• 1 x P1

• 9 x P2
• 4 x P3
• 4 x Pole Positions
• 14 x Podiums 
• 2 x Lap Records

• Vice Champion Radical Cup UK 2025!!

Friday testing: a good day getting back up to speed and working hard with the team on the setup of the car which we got in a really good place heading into Saturday. We had to navigate a lot of traffic too!

Quali – P2 sprint, P2 sprint, P1 endurance

Sprint Race 1 – P2-P12 I was fighting for the win at the start of the race but I will learn from my unlucky mistake when the rain arrived and we were on slicks. I still managed to pick up the fastest lap of the race.

Sprint Race 2 – P2-P2 a race with crazy conditions but with only 3 laps of green flag racing I had to settle for second.

Endurance Race – P1-P2 (deserved P1) I lead for half the race pulling a nice gap to second place but the success penalty from the previous round meant I had 10 seconds longer in the pitstop. Even with that challenge I caught that 10 seconds back up and re challenged for the win but backmarkers got in the way and stopped me from winning. I absolutely smashed the track record by 6 tenths to anyone in the process with a 1:28.580 and although not claiming the win I deserved that win and without the success penalty I would have been clear by a distance.

The set up of the car this weekend was mega. I can’t thank the team enough for all their hard work.

Huge thanks to my family, sponsors and partners for all their support this season and for making it all possible. I am incredibly grateful…

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There’s still plenty more to come as the second half of the season unfolds.

Some Standout Moments

From race wins to wild overtakes, maiden podiums to challenging battles, here are some of the standout moments so far this season.

Alfie Garford – Mini Challenge Trophy

Location: Thruxton – Round 3

“My best – and also favourite – moment on track was Race 1 at Thruxton. Qualifying didn’t go to plan, and I started 12^th on the grid. Then the rain came mid-race. Being on slicks in the wet around Thruxton made for some seriously exciting racing. I managed to make some great moves and picked up a podium, finishing in 2^nd place.”

A great start to the season with four podiums so far. It hasn’t been easy, but Alfie now leads the Rookie Cup and sits P4 in the championship. His focus is now on claiming his first win and pushing for the championship win.

Will Jenkins – Porsche Carrera Cup GB 

Location: Donington Park – Round 1 

“For me my best moment so far this season is absolutely the maiden pole position I took at Donington Park earlier on in the year. It was my first event in the car, first time out with the Carrera Cup, and we took that pole position by 1 thousandth of a second!”

Moving from the Porsche Sprint car to the Carrera is a big step and hasn’t been without its challenges, but Will has handled it brilliantly, securing pole position in his debut weekend in the Carrera Cup and a great P3 at Croft.

Max McRae & Cameron Fair – British and European Rally Championships

Location: Rally Hungary – Round 2

“A highlight of this year was ERC debut at Rally Hungary at the start of the year. We started the rally off with a bit of a downer, I made a mistake on the super special stage but then on the Saturday we clawed back around 40 positions to get just outside the top 10. That definitely showed resilience and what we can do when we’re in a good rhythm.”

New car, new challenge. Max and Cameron have been getting to grips with the Citroen Rally2, with Max stepping up from the Rally4 car last season. Each weekend brings more experience in a highly competitive grid, with Rally Hungary clearly showing what they’re capable of.

Jenson Mason – Mini Challenge Trophy 

Location: Thruxton – Round 3

“My best moment on track so far this season has to be winning at Thruxton. My maiden win in the Mini Challenge Trophy Championship. It was such a special moment in front of huge crowds on the BTCC weekend and live on ITV.”

Jenson’s season so far has had its challenges, but his fastest lap at Brands Hatch and brilliant win at Thruxton, following a weekend of strong pace, shows exactly what he’s capable of!

Rachel Robertson – Radical Cup UK

Location: Brands Hatch – Round 2

“My best moment so far this season is definitely finishing 3^rd, getting my first podium, at Round 2 of the Radical Cup.”

Only in her second-ever car race, following a background in karting, Rachel secured her first podium at Brands Hatch, followed by another at Snetterton. Her race pace and qualifying have improved significantly since the start of the year, and she’s aiming to build consistency and secure her first win in the second half of the season.

Hamish Forrest – Radical Cup UK

Location: Zandvoort – Round 4

“My best moment so far this season has to be last time out in Zandvoort when I got my first win of the season and first pole position of the season. It was a great weekend with a lot more progress made, just like every weekend so far.”

A dominant start to the season has seen Hamish pick up 12 podiums! He continues to learn and develop each week while remaining firmly focused on the championship fight for the remainder of the season.

Felix Tandy – Bambino British Kart Championship

Location: PFi – Round 4

“My best moment so far was Round 4 at PFi where I got pole, won both heats and superheats, and got a good start in the final where I went on to win it.”

Now known as #FastFelix, he’s been unstoppable, securing an impressive 21 podiums so far. With just three points separating him from his closest rival, he’s aiming to take the top spot and win the MightE Championship in the final round.

Chase Fernandez – British F4 

Location: Donington GP – Round 1

“My best moment on track so far in 2025 was the opening round of the British F4 Championship where I scored my first win in Formula 4. It was a super cool race! Went from 2nd on the grid, shot to 1st at the first corner and managed to lead from start to finish.”

Chase has had to adjust significantly, moving from Ginetta Juniors to the single seaters of British F4. He kicked off his first British F4 season with podiums at Donington Park and Oulton Park, and aims to continue his recent run of top-6 finishes.

Joe Marshall – Porsche Sprint Challenge GB

Location: Oulton Park – Round 3

“The best moment on track for me would’ve been when the rain came down at Race 1 at Oulton Park and we were all on slick tyres. I went from 7th to 2nd in three laps which ended up becoming 1st after another driver received a penalty.”

Consistency is key for Joe. He’s yet to finish outside of the top 5, with 5 podiums already, and is in good contention for the championship as three rounds remain.

Garry Pearson & Hannah McKillop – British Rally Championship

Location: Carlisle Stages – Round 2

“Highlight of the year so far has to be the Carlisle Stages podium. That was our first podium for the BRC for the year. We’ve had two wins outside of the championship as well which has been really good for the confidence and we’re looking forward to the next event at the Grampian Rally in August.”

Our academy mentors, Garry and Hannah, have shown strong pace throughout the season and secured a podium early on. Now in their second year in the car, they’re focused on claiming more podiums, with top 3 finishes well in their reach.

Murray Richardson – Mini Challenge Trophy

Location: Brands Hatch – Round 2

“I have to say Brands Hatch Race 2 was my best moment. I made a nice little move around the outside cutting back inside, it was a nice switch back around Druids and it was my first proper overtake of my career.”

Murray, new to racing, jumped straight into the Mini Challenge Trophy in his first year. Everything is new, but he gained experience each round. In only his second race weekend, he was not just finding his feet but was fully involved in the action, performing great overtakes and battling hard in the tight mid-field. His racing journey is just beginning!

Kian Burnard – Junior Karting

“Hi, I’m Kian Burnard, representing the Wera Alliance Academy 2025. This is my mid-season report.”

Best moment on track so far:

“My best moment on track this season has to be representing Wera at the GP Kartmasters. Starting 28th on the grid, with just 4 minutes to go, I took the lead! Definitely my best ever moment!” I also received the Delta Award for making up an incredible 26 positions – the most positions gained in all the categories finals. 

How do you feel the first half of the season has gone?

“The first half of the season has had its highs and lows, but it’s been full of learning to make me a better driver.”

What are your goals for the second half?

“The aim is simple – to keep improving and get better and better every race.”

What’s the biggest thing you’ve learnt so far?

“Never give up.”

How have you had to adapt from last season to this one?

“Last season I was representing the UK in the FIA Academy Trophy in Europe. This year, I’ve had to adapt to a very competitive Junior Rotax category – and it’s been a big but exciting challenge.”

“It’s been amazing being part of the Wera Alliance Academy – the support has been incredible, and I’m really looking forward to the next part of the season.”

Dominant Weekend for Loughborough College Rallycross Team

The student-led Loughborough College race team, competing in the BTRDA British Rally Cross Championship, enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at Pembrey.

Saturday began with three dominant heat wins, made possible by the impressive preparation of the student crew. Lecturer and driver Alex Fletcher started strong in the final, leading the race until the last lap when contact with another driver dropped him back. Recovering well, he brought the car home in 3rd place to round off an impressive day.

Sunday proved even more successful, with the young team’s preparation paying off once again. Fletcher dominated the final, finishing P1 with a 10-second lead! 

Goodwood Festival of Speed 2025

For Academy drivers not racing on the weekend of the 10th July, it was four days of action of a different kind as they joined the Wera Tools UK team at Goodwood Festival of Speed. 

From games to sightseeing (including some spotting their own cars on the stand), there was plenty to take in.

Jenson Mason topped the timing board for the Wheel Change Game, while it seems Garry still has some practice to do!

Towards the Finish Line

The first half of the season has had its ups and downs. Some great highs, alongside mistakes, mechanical problems, and a bit of bad luck. But the drivers have shown their determination, all the hard work is clearly reflected in their results, and they’re far from finished.

We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds, with plenty more podiums well within reach.

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Sprint Race 1 – P3
Sprint Race 2 – P3
Endurance Race – P3

The pace during testing on Thursday and Friday was good but we couldn’t quite get the car where it needed to be for Saturday and Sunday.

The car felt off from qualifying on Saturday morning when we put the new tires on as the grip just disappeared. We worked super hard as a team on the setup of the car to get it back in the right window and keep it in that window but unfortunately we weren’t able to. But that’s racing. We can’t always have it our way but can’t fault the team at all they were mega and we tried everything we could.

Really privileged to have Bobby Thompson competing with us this weekend and I just lost out on P2 to him in the endurance race! So much to learn from an experienced driver like Bobby though so big respect.

Big shout out to Rich Hoit from The Hard Compound for coming along on Sunday. It was great to have you there and thank you for supporting my motorsport journey.

Huge thanks as always to the amazing team behind me that help me perform on track. You know who you are! Congratulations on winning the team of the weekend too. Very well deserved!

Also huge thanks to my partners and my family who enable me to go racing. I had so many people at Silverstone and at home supporting me and I’m really grateful…

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Achievements:
– My first European race
– Unofficial lap record in testing and P1
– Official lap record in qualifying and P1
– My first win

Quali – Pole Position (by over half a second) and a new lap record

Race 1 – P1 and fastest lap
Race 2 – P1 (OTR) and fastest lap
Endurance Race – P3

Race 1 – Epic! Pace, performance and the win that has been coming!

Race 2 – I controlled well and maintained the lead after a safety car. Unfortunately the restart after a second safety car ended in a collision between myself and another driver putting me out of the race. As the race had just restarted and was nearly finished, they rolled the results back a lap meaning I kept P1. However an overly harsh penalty cost me the win.

Race 3 – Success penalty in the pit stop from round 3 bad tire choice and a wrong setup made the car nearly undriveable but we managed it well and brought it home with another podium

The 4 days out in Zandvoort have been brilliant So much fun on and off track. The circuit is amazing and it’s been a great experience

Massive thanks to…

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