James Cole (born 16 August 1988) is a British racing driver from Southport, Merseyside.

Cole began his racing career in 2007, taking part in BRSCC North West Formula Ford.

He continued another year in the series, and won the 2009 championship,[2] taking seven wins and fifteen podiums in the twenty-four races.

He changed series to the British Formula 3 National Class for the 2010 season,[3] driving for T-Sport alongside Alex Brundle and Menasheh Idafar.

[7] For the 2014 British Touring Car Championship season, Cole joined United Autosports who will be making their debut in the series.