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Vincent Abril continued to shine as he put in an impressive drive in the Le Mans Cup at the weekend (July 14-15), claiming a podium at Le Castellet with Iron Lynx.

After some eye-catching performances in the team’s Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 at Barcelona and Le Mans, the French racer will compete for the remainder of the season with the outfit, aside from a possible clash of commitments for teammate Hiroshi Hamaguchi.

Rapid in the two free practice sessions, where he finished with the third fastest times in GT3, the pair started the 110-minute-long race on pole position following a brilliant effort from Hamaguchi. Enjoying a trouble-free run through much of the first hour, despite Full Course Yellows on track, the race would turn during the mandatory pit stop.

As Vincent climbed aboard the car, a misunderstanding meant the team was penalised with a one-second stop-go penalty for coming in short of the required stop time. Having run second at one point, the Frenchman put in a sterling drive as he battled to recover a top-three finish.

Vincent was one of the fastest GT3 drivers, as well as being consistently quick on track. His hard work paid off in the closing moments, as he fought his way past Anders Fjordbach to claim third position, and a place on the podium.

The next race of the Le Mans Cup season is due to take place at Motorland Aragón over the weekend of August 23/24, though the team’s entry is dependent on Hamaguchi’s business endeavours. Either way, Vincent will return to the Iron Lynx Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 for the final races at Spa-Francorchamps in September and Portimão in October.

Vince Commented,“Tony had a decent qualifying which put us in a fighting chance of a podium.  After a great start he took us up to fourth, but through the stint dropped back to our starting place in sixth. I knew we could race from here and achieve a great result and had my eyes set on the podium.

“When I jumped in the car I quickly managed to get us up to fourth again, and subsequently got involved in an intense battle for the last spot on the podium. Unfortunately an issue with the car meant we had to pit, and our possible race for the podium was sadly gone. However we keep our heads up and keep pushing for the result we deserve. A big thank you to the whole of the Nielsen Racing crew, onto the next one!”

Ben Barnicoat looked to be on for another bumper IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship weekend, as the calendar travelled north of the border for round 6. Arriving at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park leading the championship, Ben and his teammate Jack Hawksworth, showed impressive pace until a mid-race incident dropped them down the order. Determined work by the Vasser Sullivan crew returned the #14 Lexus RC F GT3 to the track, and Ben scored important points as he brought the car home in P4.

Ben’s IMSA podium-finishing streak, dating back 16-months, was set up well after the opening sessions. The free practice sessions saw the fluro yellow and black #14 Lexus at the sharp end, and improvements continuing to be made. Responsibilities sat with Jack for the quick-fire qualifying run, and he set an immediate benchmark. From here, the pace improved, and he extended the advantage at the front of the field before pitting early to conclude his run. As the session time clicked down, the grid order remained the same, and Jack and Ben secured their second pole position of the season.

An action-packed Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen saw the battle for the GTD Pro honours go down to the wire, with a grandstand finish. Ben Barnicoat and his #14 Vasser Sullivan teammate Jack Hawksworth delivered another determined drive from P3 on the grid, battling to the lead, before a late penalty forced a further fight back to the front in the closing laps. The result extends the lead in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship for the British pair, who have now scored an impressive nine consecutive podiums.

With the threat of rain hanging over a damp but drying circuit, Ben watched on as Jack took on the qualifying shootout. The #14 Lexus looked to be perfectly set up for the conditions as it was immediately quickest, and firmly in the fight for provisional pole position. With pace improving across the field, Jack was firmly in contention, posting consistently quickest sector times as the time ticked down. A final roll of the dice saw the order reshuffled in the closing minutes, and the fluro yellow and black Lexus RC F GT3 ended the session in P3.

Race day saw Jack take the start as part of a packed field. With 29 cars battling in the GTD and GTD Pro classes, the overall grid totalled 57 cars. With Jack immediately in a battle as the track went green, an incident on the opening lap brought out a Full Course Yellow. The #14 Lexus then held position off the restart, before a late call for a stop just before the pitlane closed after a further incident. After a rapid service by the Vasser Sullivan crew, Jack remained in the car and headed back out on track and, as the rest of the field stopped the following lap, he assumed the lead of the race.

Just ahead of the two-hour mark, Jack made way for Ben, and the young Brit moved back up the order to regain the lead as the stops played out within two laps. From here, he didn’t look back over his opening stint, building a five second lead as the race approached middle distance. Ben was the first of the GTD Pro field to pit, remaining in the car after stopping just ahead of the three-hour mark. He regained the lead once again after the field stopped, before a further caution was thrown after the chasing Lamborghini was involved in a multi-car incident.

Ben made a further stop, staying in the cockpit for a third stint and, at the four-hour mark, still held the lead. His final stint ran relatively incident-free, building a strong lead which extended to as much as 15-seconds, before bringing his mammoth effort to a close. Another strong stop by the Vasser Sullivan crew saw Jack head down the pitlane, but picking up a drive-through penalty for a speed infringement as he headed back out on track.

Dropping to P2, but still in the fight thanks to the margin built up over the earlier stints, Jack had one focus, reeling in the leading Corvette. The following laps saw the gap brought down gradually, as he looked to see if there was a way through for the lead, while also defending his position as the top three cars were separated by just over one second. With just over 20 minutes remaining, Jack made a bold move down the inside of turn 8, cleanly passing for the lead, followed closely by the chasing Ferrari. Jack negotiated the traffic and defended hard as the race timer clicked slowly down, before a final incident brought out another Full Course Yellow with just three minutes remaining. From here, the race was brought under caution, and the field would cross the line behind the safety car.

Fresh from IMSA Victory Lane, an emotional Ben explained: “What a weekend, what a race, and what a team. We felt we had a bit of work to do before the race started, but it was chaotic from the very start, and Jack and the team did a top job to take the lead before my stint. The car felt great, and everything and everyone just worked perfectly. The penalty wasn’t part of the plan, but it just seemed to spur Jack on even more, and there is no-one else I would want to share a car with. He absolutely smashed it, and it was an amazing effort by the whole team. 

“A big congratulations to the #12 crew as well for their win, great to get the double win for Lexus Racing and Vasser Sullivan, and extend our lead at the front of the championship. There is still work to do, but I am so proud to be part of this amazing team, and feel like we get stronger with each event. Bring on Mosport!”

Josh Skelton headed to the legendary Circuit De La Sarthe in France for round two of the Michelin Le Mans Cup series last weekend, supporting the Centenary of the Le Mans 24 Hours.

Josh and teammate Tony Wells worked hard to battle strongly through the field in their two 55 minute races, to see if they could recover to the points after a disappointing first round in Barcelona.

The driver from Cumbria lined up P19 and P22 after a hectic qualifying.  Tony took the start for race one and had a great getaway, but encountered an incident at the first chicane of the opening lap, which caused him to drop to the back of the field before handing the car over to Josh. It was a great recovery drive from Josh, to climb all the way back from P43 to P18 at the flag.

As the first race, Tony was in the hot seat for the start of race two which got underway on Friday morning in front of the big crowds at Le Mans. Starting from P22 the pair had a lot of work to do.

Tony had another good start in race two and managed to climb to P12 at the pit stop window before handing over to Josh. A slight issue in the stop with radio communication meant the team dropped back to P18. However, a great job by Josh and flying pace saw them climb all theway back up to P4 at the flag and take the fastest lap of the race.

Unfortunately a post race time penalty for a collision between Tony and another driver dropped the duo back to P8, nevertheless a good number of points were scored.

Josh now heads to Paul Ricard for Round 3 of the Championship in the middle of June.

Josh Commented, “It was amazing to come back to this iconic Le Mans circuit, I love this place! The feeling you get is special. I had great pace every time we hit the track, and I felt at ease with the car which is very important at a circuit like Le Mans.

“Unfortunately, the qualifying sessions were messy for both myself and Tony, so we had a lot for work to do in the races. I was frustrated with this because the potential for pole was there.

Race 1 didn’t start particularly well but I managed to have a great recovery drive back up the field from P43 to P18, but unfortunately no points were scored. Race 2 was great. I managed to climb from P18 to P4 on track and set the fastest lap of the race, which really means something at Le Mans.

I’m feeling confident heading into the next round in a months’ time, and looking to carry on this forward momentum. Big thank you to all of Nielsen Racing for all the hard work.”

The #14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 was back in action over the weekend as Ben and his teammate, Jack Hawksworth, took on the latest round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Challenge. A chaotic race event saw the pair fight through the field to continue a successful start to the 2023 season, scoring a P2 finish to extend the lead at the top of the GTD PRO championship standings.

Remaining in California, round 4 of the series headed to WeatherTech Laguna Seca, with the pair in a fine run of form. Fresh from winning during their last outing, they were looking to continue the run of podium finishes, which date back to July last season. After productive practice sessions, the Lexus looked to be running well for qualifying, with Jack taking on the shootout. Strong pace across the field saw the #14 Lexus in the fight during the session, but the final result saw Jack and Ben line up in P4.

Jack took the start of the race and was immediately in the thick of the action as the order changed into the first corner, pushed wide and off track. The battles continued throughout the entirety of the lap, as cars jostled for position. Shortly after, an incident brought out the first Full Course Yellow, which was followed in quick succession by a further caution. The first strategy call saw Jack pit for tyres and fuel, and quick work by the Vasser Sullivan team gained a position to recover back to the original starting slot. With the race restarted, Jack moved forward two spots at the hour mark, after a bold move on the same lap as the leader was handed a drive through penalty.

After 90 minutes, Ben took over the wheel of the battle-scarred Lexus RC F GT3 with the race under another caution period. As the track went back to green, Ben was on the rear bumper of the final podium position, and he looked for opportunities to make a move during his first laps. Despite carrying some front-end damage, his pace remained consistently strong around the 2.238-mile lap and, with just over an hour remaining, a decisive move gained the 26-year-old Brit two positions, back up to P2.

The final scheduled stop saw a full service and a change of tyres, and Ben was sent on his way, charging for the chequered flag. He remained in touch with the podium positions as the order changed over the pitstop window, but with work to do to deal with traffic ahead. Managing the tyre life during the stint, he continued to push and was in a three-car battle for the final podium position, before the two leaders were handed penalties for Safety Car period infringements. Ben continued to press as he struggled with grip but, when an opportunity presented itself, he wasted no time in making a calculated but bold move with his RC F GT3 in the closing laps. From here, he defended hard and worked to maintain position to the line, finishing P2. The result keeps the momentum behind the championship challenge, extending the advantage at the top of the standings, and is the eighth consecutive podium finish for Ben and Jack as they and Vasser Sullivan continue to impress.

Stepping off the fourth podium of the year, Ben explained: “It was an amazing day to get second place at Laguna Seca. What a race! So much happened, and it looked so good and so bad at different points. The last stint was really hard, running on very old tyres. It was a real handful due to tyre life compared to the people I was racing, but it came to us in the last five minutes. Running in third place, the opportunity opened to pass P2, so I put my Jack Hawksworth hat on, sent it and managed to get by. To come home with a P2 finish and still leading the championship is pretty incredible. I feel a little bit heartbroken not to have the chance to fight for a win, but it was still great to come away in that position. A huge thank you to Lexus and the Vasser Sullivan team for a massive effort.”

The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship now heads east, to Watkins Glen, for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of the Glen event, 22-25 June.

It was a textbook race weekend for Ben Barnicoat and his Lexus Racing Vasser Sullivan teammate Jack Hawksworth, as the #14 Lexus took lights-to-flag victory at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. The latest round of the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship ran with relatively little drama for the #14 crew, bringing the RC F GT3 home for a first win of the 2023 season, to now lead the GTD Pro class.

Ben returned to the track 12 months on from scoring his first IMSA podium, and rapid pace in each session saw the newly liveried, 100 Thieves-backed, entry firmly at the front of the field. The first Free Practice period ended with Ben and Jack less than a tenth of a second off the top of the timing screens, and then improved ahead of qualifying to lead the field.

Jack took on qualifying around the bumpy street circuit, and looked to repeat the pace from the earlier sessions. With GTD and GTD Pro entries posting extremely competitive times, it was tight at the front the category as the clock ticked down. With an initial benchmark time set, the #14 then improved further before a red flag in the final moments drew the session to a close, with Jack and Ben securing pole position for 100-minute race.

Ben watched on from the pitwall as the race got started, as his teammate made an immediate move off the line, clearing traffic and looking to run in clear air. However, an incident for the leading prototypes on the opening lap brought out a Full Course Yellow caution, and the race was temporarily neutralised. On the restart, Jack held position and worked on building a lead before the pit window opened.

Running slightly longer than the chasing pack, the Vasser Sullivan team brought the #14 in to the pitlane with just less than 60 minutes remaining. Ben emerged from the pitlane and picked up from where his teammate had left off, running in clear air and building a comfortable gap to the chasing field. He grew this buffer to as much as 10 seconds as the race progressed, working through and negotiating traffic around the tight circuit.

While action was playing out around the circuit, the race itself was relatively calm, compared to the opening rounds of the season so far. Ben was able to maintain his focus on running a clean race, bringing the car home as the laps counted down. A battle for the lead of the prototype class saw Ben’s lead reduced as the traffic around the track became congested in the closing stages, but the 26-year-old maintained his composure and extended the gap to the chasing group as the traffic subsided. The penultimate lap of the race then saw an incident for the leaders bring out a further Full Course Yellow, bringing the race under caution to the chequered flag, as Ben brought the #14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 home for the first race win of the season.

Commenting after the first victory of the season, Ben explained: “It feels amazing. We’ve been in great form all year. Third at Daytona, second at Sebring and first here at Long Beach. We’ve just been building up to it. Long Beach is an amazing track to win at. There’s so much history here. It’s our first win in Long Beach and the first win for Lexus and Vasser Sullivan here. It was great to have the 100 Thieves livery on the car this weekend. We’ve both got to thank the team for this amazing effort. The pit stop and the strategy was perfect and gave us the advantage. What can I say? An amazing day!”

Ben and Jack now lead the IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship GTD Pro standings, with round 4 remaining in California. The Vasser Sullivan team will be back in action, over the weekend 14-15 May, for the Motul Course du Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.

GSM driver Vince Abril is set to embark on the next chapter in his racing career as he makes his Michelin Le Mans Cup debut, racing with Iron Lynx in the first round of the championship at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya alongside Hiroshi Hamaguch. 

With an illustrious career in GT racing that has seen Vince claim 15 race wins and 37 podium finishes, the racing driver will pilot the Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 as part of the GT3 class driver line-up—joining the Iron Lynx team, who have successfully gone on to secure over 35 victories and 46 pole positions across ten racing championships, including FIA WEC and European Le Mans Series.

On racing with the Iron Lynx team, Vince comments:

“I’m happy to announce I will join Iron Lynx for the opening MLMC race in Barcelona. As a well-respected team who have raced at Le Mans and are known to be a very professional outlet, I am excited to join them for this selected event and will do the best possible job in a new car, team, and series. I am eager to get started and happy to get back behind the wheel with my teammate Hiroshi. I’d also like to take this moment to thank Iron Lynx for the opportunity.”

The first round of the 2023 Michelin Le Mans Cup gets underway at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on the 22nd April 2023.

Don’t miss out on any race updates by following Vince on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

The IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship returned to action over the weekend, and Ben Barnicoat was back in the #14 Vasser Sullivan Lexus Racing RC F GT3 for round 2 of the calendar. The Mobil 1 Sebring 12 Hour rounded out a bumper weekend of endurance racing at the Florida circuit, and Ben continued his fine run of form this season to help bring home a hard-fought P2 finish.

After a strong start to the season at Daytona, Ben arrived at the weekend looking to continue the momentum for the title charge. Running alongside Jack Hawksworth and Kyle Kirkwood in the fluro yellow and black Lexus, the trio looked in a good position after the initial sessions as Jack took on qualifying. With the single lap pace proving strong, the Vasser Sullivan GTD PRO entry was firmly in the fight at the front of the field, eventually securing a front row gridslot, running P2 as the session ended.

Florida lived up to its Sunshine State billing and race day started under blue skies. The fast-paced action started from the first lap, and would relentlessly continue like this until the final lap. Jack held position off the start as an early incident brought out the first of several safety cars, and set the tone for the teams to look at different strategies. With pitstop cycles working through, Ben eventually took over for his first race laps just after the third hour.

Running P7 as he emerged from the pitlane, he wasted no time in showing his raw speed, closing down the gap ahead. As pitstops played out, combined with this fast pace, Ben gained three positions as his stint neared an end. A further caution period saw the team roll the strategy dice once again, bringing the Lexus RC F GT3 back to the pitlane and a switch of driver.

The team was back into the podium paying positions by middle distance, and Ben returned to the cockpit as the race reached its eighth hour. The track was, again, under a caution as he headed out, and was firmly under the rear wing of the race leader as the race went back to green. He would continue to be engaged in a fight at the front of the field throughout the stint, also battling with traffic, which would be a key factor during the whole race. As he concluded the second stint, with the car battled scarred from close racing, Ben still held the final podium position passing over to Jack for the run to the flag.

Further incidents in the closing hours would shake the order further, and bring out the safety car once again. This presented further opportunities with strategy, and a final scheduled pitstop ahead of the final hour mark saw the team still fighting for the final podium spot. Then, with the track now under the cover of darkness and only minutes remaining, a heavy incident saw several of the lead cars involved shaking up the order one last time. The fight continued as the track once again returned to green, and Jack brought the #14 Lexus RC F GT3 home in P2, less than 3-seconds off the lead.

After the conclusion of the rollercoaster of a battle, and with a second consecutive podium, Ben and his teammates remain firmly in the fight for the championship heading to round 3 at Long Beach. Fresh from the podium, he explained:

“I think a P2 result today is a great achievement for us. It was a hard day and a tough day. We had many setbacks, but we managed to keep clawing back. The Vasser Sullivan team and everyone at Lexus executed it perfectly. We kept calm no matter what was thrown at us, and it just shows you’ve got to be a good team and do everything right to get on the podium. P2 is a great finish and great points for the championship. Let’s get on to Long Beach.”

The IMSA Sportscar Championship continues with the Grand Prix of Long Beach over the weekend 14-15 April 2023.

British driver, Zac Meakin, will make his second appearance in a Porsche, this time in the British GT Championship with Team Parker Racing competing in the GT4 class. Racing alongside teammate Dan Vaughan, the young driver is hopeful for another positive performance behind the Porsche 718 GT4 Clubsport RS wheel, with the potential of becoming the youngest-ever race winner in British GT Championship history.

The move follows an impressive Porsche racing debut at the Sprint Challenge Southern Europe earlier this year. Zac secured four race victories across two race events, which saw the #18 driver finish second in the driver standings.

With the championship around the corner, Zac comments:

“It’ll be great to hit the track with Team Parker Racing after a strong result in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Southern Europe. I learnt a lot competing in those two race events and will look to apply that to the upcoming GB series. There are obvious differences between European and British tracks, but I’m hopeful my previous experience racing in the Ginetta Junior Championship will fare me well.”

The British GT Championship kicks off at Oulton Park on the 8th – 10th April. Stay tuned for all the latest racing updates by following Zac on Instagram and Facebook.

Josh Skelton will return to the Michelin Le Mans Cup grid in 2023, racing with championship-winning team Nielsen Racing in LMP3 alongside teammate and fellow Brit, Tony Wells.

2023 will mark Josh’s third year racing in the highly competitive endurance championship and presents another opportunity for the young driver to continue his trajectory to become an endurance racing champion. With experience under his belt, a championship-winning team behind him and racing under the lucky number ‘7’, the odds are in his favour.

Looking ahead to the season, Josh comments:

“I’m really excited to announce that I will be teaming up with Nielsen Racing and Tony Wells for the 2023 MLMC championship. Nielsen and Tony have demonstrated in the past that they can challenge at the front of the field by taking the championship in 2021. We have one goal, and that’s to repeat that in 2023! I can’t wait to get started.”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, comments:

“Josh will return to the LMP3 grid of the Le Mans Cup this season, and following his multiple successes last year, we are certain Josh will be racing at the top of the pack. Over the years, Josh has continued to show sheer determination and is more focused than ever to secure those podium finishes and ultimately enhance his racing career.”

In his rookie year racing in the LMP3 class of the Michelin Le Mans Cup in 2021, Skelton secured his first victory in the final round at the infamous Spa-Francorchamps after developing his race craft throughout the season. The Briton made a comeback in 2022, this time with Racing Spirit of Lèman team. Improving upon his debut season, Josh finished sixth in the driver standings and attained multiple podiums at Le Mans, Monza and Spa.

Josh will head to Barcelona for testing on 18th April, with the first round of the Michelin Le Mans Cup taking place shortly after on 22nd April 2023.

To stay updated with the latest on Josh’s racing career, follow all the GSM channels and Josh on @josh_skelton43.

Greenlight Sports Management is delighted to announce that it has become an Official Partner of the Motorsport UK Academy and will provide expert insight and guidance for members of the programme.

The company was founded by Guy Smith and Andy Meyrick and is uniquely equipped to provide world-class support for its clients. Guy claimed victory with Bentley at the 2003 24 Hours of Le Mans and has raced with notable success throughout his career, while Andy has been a factory driver, is Director of the BRDC SuperStars elite young driver programme, and is Motorsport UK Team UK Performance Manager.

The duo will deliver workshops to Motorsport UK Academy drivers on the Enhanced Diploma in Sporting Excellence and Team UK Futures Programmes, with the workshops enabling drivers to receive crucial guidance on how to push their career forwards through the identification and management of opportunities to succeed on and off the track.

In addition, Motorsport UK Academy drivers not affiliated with other management companies will be offered free consultation on services from mentoring, representation and negotiation, administration, branding, and content creation, as well as PR and communications.

Andy Meyrick, Greenlight Sports Management Director comments:

“I’m absolutely delighted to announce our partnership with Motorsport UK. As a driver, I have been part of the Team UK program and subsequently have been Performance Manager for Team UK for many years. Therefore, I am fully aware of the excellent work the academy provides and how it has contributed to so many talented British drivers. Guy and I are looking forward to adding and growing to this relationship with Motorsport UK.”

Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK Chief Executive Officer comments:

“Young drivers are becoming increasingly aware of how they present themselves both on and off track. Guy and Andy have years of experience, and through Greenlight Sports Management, both can provide Motorsport UK Academy drivers with valuable insight on their own experience as well as helping to best support them on the next steps in their career.”

Motorsport UK – the governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the UK – has selected racing driver Josh Skelton to join its national squad of elite competitors. Josh, who is managed by Greenlight Sports Management, joins just seventeen others to become part of Team UK.

The 22-year-old from Maryport, Cumbria will receive tailored coaching to unlock his full potential.

On being selected for Team UK, Josh Skelton said:

“I’m counting down the days to attend the first Motorsport UK Academy training camp in March. I’m lucky to be selected as the support is second-to-none. It’s a game-changing opportunity. I won’t waste a second of it.”

Katie Baldwin, Competitors Pathway Manager at Motorsport UK, commented on the addition to Team UK:

“After showing great promise in series like the British F4 Championship and, most recently, the Michelin Le Mans Cup – where he stood on the podium three times – we invited Josh to join our elite team of young British racing drivers. The Motorsport UK Academy furthers racing careers and we’re eagerly awaiting to see what difference we can make to Josh.”

Guy Smith, GSM Director, comments:

 “We’re really excited about this opportunity for Josh, who is incredibly determined to grow in terms of his racing career and personal development. Motorsport UK has the expertise to further support Josh and these Team UK events will offer him the tools he needs going forward.”

Over the course of his career, Josh has tested his abilities across various racing championships. From single-seater to recently climbing into the seat of an LMP3 car, for a second year, to race in the 2022 Michelin Le Mans Cup. Josh secured podium finishes at Spa-Francorchamps, Monza and the infamous Le Mans circuit.

Make sure to follow Josh across his social channels to see what happens at the 2023 Team UK’s first training camp and for any race updates and future announcements.

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Jessica Edgar joins Rodin Carlin to compete in the F1 Academy series.

British driver Jessica Edgar will make her international race series debut at the wheel of an F1 Academy single-seater run by Rodin Carlin.

F1 Academy aims to support young women drivers to progress through the junior single seater categories; from F3, F2 and ultimately into F1.

Looking ahead to the season, Jessica said, “I’m very happy to have signed with Rodin Carlin for F1 Academy. As soon as I heard about the series – the backing of Formula One and the teams and people involved – I was extremely keen to be part of this first historic season. I know the Rodin Carlin team and to go into this first season together is a dream come true.”

In Rodin Carlin’s 24 years’ experience, they have secured over 400 wins in championships including the British F4 Championship, F3, GB3 Championship and the eSkootr Championship.

Team Principal, Stephanie Carlin, commented, “We’re very proud to announce our first driver in F1 Academy ahead of what we expect to be an exciting and historic season. Jess was already well known to us, and the opportunity to work with her in F1 Academy came at exactly the right time in her career.  With only one season in car racing to her name, there is still plenty to learn, but Jess is extremely motivated and we look forward to unlocking her potential in the season ahead.”

Jessica, aged just 17, is the latest Greenlight Sports Management driver to take a step-up in their career for the 2023 season. Following a successful karting career, which saw the young driver selected twice for the Girls on Track Rising Stars programme, Jessica progressed to race in the 2022 GB4 Championship. She secured a podium finish at Oulton Park in her rookie season.

Guy Smith, Greenlight Sports Management Founder, explained, “It’s an exciting time for Jessica as she embarks on this extraordinary opportunity that F1 Academy provides for her and other talented female drivers. Jessica showed great progress last year, racing in the GB4 Championship. She truly deserves this opportunity to continue her progression up through the junior categories.”

The championship will play host to a grid of fifteen cars across seven events, with each event consisting of three races. The drivers will get behind the wheel of the Tatuus T421 chassis, each fitted with an Autotecnica engine that delivers 165hp.

Keep up to date ahead of the F1 Academy season by following Jessica on Instagram and Facebook.

Greenlight Sports Management is very happy to announce that it has become an official retailer of Bell helmets in the United Kingdom and Ireland, providing its quality products to drivers of all ages and abilities.

Bell Racing Helmets is the world’s leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art head protection designed for professional and amateur drivers competing in motorsport. The Bell name is synonymous with safety, innovation, performance, and engineering excellence. Since 1954, Bell helmets have been worn and trusted by more champions, in all forms of racing, than any other brand.

The current generation of Bell Racing Helmets combines leading-edge technology, superior engineering, outstanding comfort and fit, excellent ventilation and forward-thinking design. Using the latest material innovations and manufacturing techniques Bell are able to create advanced helmets that maximise protection and enhance driver performance. Additionally, all helmets either come supplied with, or can seamlessly integrate, with the Zero Noise pit-to-car communications system.

Bell is the leading supplier of helmets in Formula 1 and manufactures purpose-built designs used in all forms of motorsports worldwide. They remain committed to working with the world’s best race teams and drivers to progress helmet technology, delivering innovative helmet solutions that improve driver safety and protection. Bell is proud to deliver the most advanced line of auto racing helmets available in the world today.

Guy Smith, Founder at Greenlight Sports Management comments:

“We’re very happy to be working with Bell Racing Helmets, supplying the fantastic products to drivers in the United Kingdom. With ambassadors such as Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, George Russell, and Lando Norris, Bell is the clear choice for drivers wanting the very best helmets on the market. The team at Greenlight Sports Management will be able to work with drivers, providing a bespoke service tailored to their needs and at competitive prices that you cannot find elsewhere.”

Contact the team at Greenlight Sports Management today for further information on how to order one of Bell’s helmets with a bespoke service which will help drivers find the right choice for their own needs, at special prices.