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Andy Green
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Andy Green is a retired Royal Air Force pilot and the first person to break the sound barrier in a car on land.
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"Setting a world land speed record with hydrogen power, 20 years after Dieselmax, is a huge privilege. This record is a huge achievement by a world class team and superb technology."View Story →
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Watch: Hydrogen car breaks land speed record at 406 mph
The new record surpasses the previous official hydrogen combustion title set in 2004 by more than double the speed.
August 12, 2026British driver who broke sound barrier sets new speed record
Andy Green set the fastest time ever recorded in a hydrogen-powered car, reaching 406mph (654km/h).
August 12, 2026