Jenkins made the trip south to Kent determined to bounce back from a tough round at Silverstone last time out and end his impressive debut Carrera Cup GB campaign on a high note. He had taken wins in the competitive Pro-Am class in each of the two prior rounds at Knockhill and Donington Park.

The Staffordshire racer had a rich history around the world-famous Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit too, having secured five podium finishes in six Porsche Sprint Challenge GB races on the high-speed layout, including a stunning hat-trick of overall victories last year.

Jenkins, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, faced a tricky start to the finale weekend as he tackled his first full day of wet weather running in the car during free practice on Friday.

It was a big learning curve for the rising star, but he adapted superbly to the conditions and made good progress through the day. That experience had little relevance come qualifying the next day though, as clear skies and a dry circuit greeted him for the 30-minute session.

Jenkins once again rose to the challenge in fine fashion though. Building up his pace through the session, he delivered on his final lap of the session as he charged to second fastest in Pro-Am – less than a tenth of a second shy of adding to his three class pole positions through the season.

The 20-year-old talent headed into race day ready to mount a challenge for the podium, however he endured a difficult opening race. A slow launch off the line cost him a number of positions, but he quickly put that behind him and was able to regain a couple of places on lap two.

Further progress was tricky in a closely-matched train of identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, before he was unfortunately on the receiving end of contact in the closing stages. That put him fifth in class and 13th overall at the end, leaving him to start from the same position for race two.

Jenkins made a brilliant start this time round though, charging forward three positions on the opening lap alone to settle in the top ten overall. That put him right on the tail of his Team Parker Racing stablemate Seb Hopkins, kicking off an exciting battle between the two.

Almost forcing an overtaking opportunity on a couple of occasions, the rising star ended up having to settle for tenth at the chequered flag. That result did earn him a richly deserved Pro-Am podium finish though, his fifth of a fantastic debut Carrera Cup GB campaign.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, ends the season with a top five points finish in the competitive Pro-Am category.

Will Jenkins:“I’m delighted that we could end the season with a podium finish. It’s a great way to round out a brilliant debut Porsche Carrera Cup GB season and it’s great to head into the winter with a positive result and lots of confidence.

“It was a challenging weekend, dealing with the tough wet conditions on Friday and then having my first laps of the circuit on slicks coming in the all-important qualifying session. I was proud of performance though and was able to secure a good starting position.

“The opening race really didn’t go my way and that was frustrating, so it felt great to be able to bounce back with a good drive in race two. A huge thank you to Team Parker Racing for their great work this season and to Wera Tools, Alliance Racing and all my personal partners for their incredible support.”

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Jenkins had headed to the ‘Home of British Motor Racing’ full of confidence after a fantastic run of four Pro-Am class podium finishes in the previous six races, including a victory in each of the last two rounds at Knockhill and Donington Park.

The Staffordshire racer has a rich history at Silverstone too, taking his first Porsche Sprint Challenge GB victory in the corresponding meeting last year, alongside previous race victories there in the Ginetta Junior Championship and GT5 Challenge.

Jenkins, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, got reacquainted with the fast and technical 1.64-mile Silverstone National circuit during official testing on Wednesday.

Further positive running in free practice on Friday set him up for qualifying the next day. The 20-year-old talent knew that small margins would separate the field around the short circuit and unfortunately on this occasion, luck wasn’t quite in his favour.

Sitting in the top five on the timesheets heading into the final run on new tyres, Jenkins’ hopes of improving were dashed when he encountered debris on the track at turn one. Having to adjust his line to avoid it, he couldn’t better his previous effort and finished up tenth overall.

That result was unrepresentative of his ultimate pace, meaning he was determined to go on a forward charge in Sunday’s opening race. The misfortune continued though, as heavy contact to the rear heading through the tight Becketts corner on lap two led to race-ending damage.

With the race one result settling the grid for race two, Jenkins would line up in last position on the grid in his Team Parker Racing prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. He pushed hard throughout the race to make as much progress as possible, working his way up to fifth in class at the finish.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, now brings his maiden Porsche Carrera Cup GB campaign to a close in two weeks’ time (04/05 October) at Brands Hatch.

Will Jenkins:“This really has been a weekend of ‘what could have been’. Testing and practice gave us a good foundation for the weekend and I’m confident we had the pace for the top six in qualifying, but having to avoid debris on my tyre run cost me the chance to get that lap in.

“That put me further into the pack for the start of race one than I would have liked and unfortunately, we got caught up in an incident. I got squeezed on the inside and then hit from behind, which led to the damage and retirement. It was gutting as I felt we had the pace to make good progress in that one.

“The team did a great job to get the car out for race two, but the balance wasn’t quite right and that might be a consequence of the damage. I’m glad I was able to make up a few positions and get some points on the board, but I’m ready to put this weekend behind me now and focus on ending the season on a high at Brands Hatch.”

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Full of confidence after celebrating his maiden class win a fortnight prior at Knockhill, Jenkins made the short trip to his local circuit Donington Park looking to replicate the pace that saw him secure a great class pole position on his Carrera Cup GB debut there back in April.

This time around it would be the full Grand Prix layout being used at the Leicestershire venue. After an encouraging test day there earlier this month, the two free practice sessions on Thursday served up more crucial mileage in both wet and dry conditions.

The 20-year-old talent duly converted his promising pace into a fantastic performance in qualifying on Saturday. Behind the wheel of his Team Parker Racing prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, he charged to a third Pro-Am class pole position of the season in an equal seasons’ best fifth place overall.

Jenkins, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, got the opening race of the weekend on Sunday off to a great start as he maintained his class advantage through a frenetic opening lap.

Holding sixth position through an early safety car period, the Staffordshire racer found himself sandwiched between reigning champion George Gamble and Pro-Am rival Oliver White after the restart. While clearly quicker than the car ahead, his focus remained on maintaining his advantage over White behind.

Jenkins perfectly executed the remainder of the race to complete a superb lights-to-flag class victory in fifth place, his highest overall race result of the campaign. That put him in the same position on the grid for the second race of the day, which was televised live on ITV4.

Another strong start saw him maintain his class lead and latch onto the back of a fierce battle between the leading four PRO contenders. The Stone-based driver looked to get stuck in and went wheel-to-wheel with current outright championship leader Will Martin.

Unfortunately, a robust defence from Martin resulted in slight contact heading into the Old Hairpin. This caused the front splitter to break off Jenkins’ car, with the subsequent loss of grip and downforce meaning he was powerless to prevent himself dropping to fifth in class.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, is back in action in three weeks’ time (20/21 September) at Silverstone.

Will Jenkins:“Taking away the frustration of race two, it’s been a brilliant weekend at Donington Park. All season I’ve been working hard to get quicker and move closer to the front of the grid, and this weekend showed that we’ve achieved it and we’re capable of mixing it with the best drivers.

“I’ve always loved Donington Park and with the experience under my belt from the opening round of the season, I was confident of hitting the ground running. Free practice went well on Thursday and I’m delighted to have followed that up with the Pro-Am pole position in qualifying.

“The opening race couldn’t have gone better for me, the car was perfect and we had the pace to stay in front throughout for the win. After a good start in race two, it felt like everything was there to do the same again, but unfortunately it didn’t quite go my way.

“It felt great to be going wheel-to-wheel with the top drivers on the grid, but sadly I received contact which took off my splitter. From there I was a sitting duck and no matter how hard I tried to defend, there was nothing I could do to stop them getting past me.

“While it’s disappointing to have the weekend end on that note, I’m still absolutely delighted with my performance. We’re feeling great at the moment and now we’re going to two circuits that I won on in the Cayman’s last year, so I’m ready to go and end this season with more success.”

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Carrying the momentum from his first Carrera Cup GB silverware a fortnight prior at Croft, Jenkins was in exceptional form in Scotland as he charged to a double Pro-Am class podium finish in his Team Parker Racing prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car.

Four years on from his last visit to Knockhill whilst racing Ginetta Juniors, a pre-event test day at the Fife circuit in the lead up to the race event was crucial for Jenkins as he got reacquainted with the challenging, undulating track in his vastly more powerful machinery.

The Staffordshire racer, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, set a fast pace from the off in testing and built on that with more positive mileage during Friday’s official free practice sessions.

The short 1.27-mile circuit served up one of the closest qualifying sessions of the season on Saturday, with less than half a second separating the top 13 cars. It was particularly hotly-contested in the Pro-Am category, with Jenkins lapping less than half a tenth of a second off the class pole.

The 20-year-old talent ultimately qualified third in class for the opening race the next day, with the unique nature of the Knockhill start-finish straight meaning he would line up on a steep incline. A subsequent slow start initially lost him track position, but he immediately fought back on lap one.

A brilliant double move into the final hairpin moved him back into fourth in class and onto the tail of fellow Pro-Am contender Max Coates. Quickly proving himself to be the faster driver, he almost pulled off a move into the last corner on a couple of occasions before finally making it stick.

That meant his fighting comeback was rewarded with a Pro-Am podium finish in third, putting him in the same position on the grid for race two. Holding position through the opening portion of the race, he then pulled off another standout move into the final hairpin to grab second in class.

A few laps later, the Stone-based driver picked his way through a chaotic multi-car incident ahead and emerged in the class lead. From there, a composed performance saw him comfortably maintain his advantage to the chequered flag for a memorable maiden Carrera Cup GB victory.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, is back in action in two weeks’ time (30/31 August) at Donington Park in Leicestershire.

Will Jenkins:“I’m absolutely delighted to get my first class win in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. We’ve had our ups and downs through the season so far, but it all came together for us this weekend and it’s a fantastic feeling to really show everyone what we can do.

“Wednesday’s test was certainly a baptism of fire, the circuit is a completely different beast in the Porsche compared to the Ginetta Junior. The challenge was exhilarating though and our pace was good throughout testing and free practice, so I was feeling good ahead of the weekend.

“I was pretty happy after qualifying, so it was frustrating to lose some ground at the start of race one. It felt good to fight back up the order to the podium, and that was important as it gave me a strong starting position again for the second race.

“My move for second into the final hairpin felt great, and while luck was in my favour to take the lead, I’ve had my fair share of bad luck this season so I’ll take it. This first win is a big moment for me and I’m keen to build on it and celebrate more success over the rest of the season.”

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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.

Keep an eye out on all of our socials, ITV, and YouTube for all the remaining action.

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Returning to action after a lengthy eight-week summer break, Jenkins made the trip to North Yorkshire with a strong track record at the Darlington track, having previously celebrated podium finishes in both Ginetta and Porsche machinery there in the past.

The highly technical 2.1-mile circuit and its notoriously bumpy surface presented a unique challenge for Jenkins in his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car. Friday’s free practice sessions were therefore crucial as he got up to speed on used tyres ahead of the weekend.

The Staffordshire racer, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, converted the experience and knowledge gained into an impressive qualifying performance the next day.

Jenkins put in a rapid lap time to finish up sixth overall and third in the competitive Pro-Am class on the timesheets. There was potential for more too, however on his last flying lap, he hit some fluid on circuit which led to an off-track moment and some damage to his car.

A brilliant job by the Team Parker Racing crew ensured the #30 machine was ready to go for Sunday’s two races, which were both televised live on ITV4. A tricky start to the opener saw Jenkins drop a couple of places off the line, before losing further ground in the frenetic early battles.

The 20-year-old talent quickly regained a couple of places on the next lap though, settling into eighth overall and third in the Pro-Am ranks. From there, a composed performance saw him maintain a comfortable gap to his class rival behind to bring home a long-awaited and well-earned maiden CCGB podium.

Jenkins hoped to double his podium tally in race two and got a great launch off the line this time round. Unfortunately as they went through the tight and twisty opening sequence of corners though, a couple of bouts of contact from other cars forced him off line and onto the low-grip marbles.

Recovering into 12th place overall and fifth in class, Jenkins faced an uphill battle to regain lost ground on a circuit traditionally difficult to overtake around in these cars. So it proved for the Stone-based driver, as robust defending from the driver ahead kept him fifth until the finish.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, now heads north of the border to Knockhill in Scotland for the next two races (16/17 August).

Will Jenkins:“There’s been some highs and lows along the way, but overall I’m happy with the performance I produced this weekend. To get a first podium finish under my belt is a great moment for me, and I picked up a good haul of championship points as well.

“The team did a brilliant job to get the car straightened out following the unfortunate moment in qualifying, so a huge thank you to them. The first lap of race one was frustrating, I didn’t get the best start off the line and then I was just in the wrong place a couple of times. Considering that start, to be able to fight back and get a podium finish was great.

“I genuinely believe I had the pace to get another trophy in race two, but once I’d lost the track position, there was nothing I could do against a driver focusing on holding every white line and apex. Ultimately though, the pace is there and I’m excited to see what we can do at Knockhill next.”

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The trip to the ‘Hampshire speedbowl’ marked the fastest race experience of Jenkins’ career to date, with average speeds of over 115mph per lap in his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car in dry conditions. Two test days ahead of the event were therefore crucial in getting him up to speed around the sweeping circuit.

Jenkins, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, returned to the track for free practice on Friday and enjoyed a productive opening run out on a drying circuit.

The second session proved to be a nightmare though, with electrical issues and a power steering failure leaving him without any meaningful running. As well as it putting him on the back foot going into the weekend, it also meant a late night for the Team Parker Racing crew as they resolved the issues.

A great effort ensured the car was ready to go for qualifying the next day and Jenkins gave it his all through the 30-minute session. A competitive performance put the Staffordshire racer tenth overall and third in Pro-Am on the timesheets, setting him up for a podium challenge in Sunday’s races.

A tricky start to the opening race saw Jenkins lose a couple of places on the opening lap. The 20-year-old talent settled into a good rhythm as the race developed though and his consistent pace was rewarded with a late overtaking move to secure fourth in class at the chequered flag.

Jenkins held the same position in the early stages of race two, running directly behind the top three contenders in class. Some tweaks to the car setup for the race had worked in his favour, with a positive upturn in pace putting him right in position to fight for silverware.

Unfortunately, the Stone-based driver found himself stuck in the wheel tracks of one of the most experienced drivers on the grid though. Try as he might to force a mistake and grab a deserved maiden podium finish, he was left to settle for a fourth-place class finish once again.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, now heads into an eight-week summer break before the next round of the season at Croft in North Yorkshire (02/03 August).

Will Jenkins:“I’ve always enjoyed racing at Thruxton, but the circuit presented a whole new level of challenge in the Porsche. Track time is so valuable to build up confidence in the high-speed corners and fine-tune the car setup, so losing any meaningful running in the second free practice session hurt us.

“The team did a phenomenal job to get the wiring loom and steering rack replaced ready for the weekend, so a huge thank you to them for their efforts. Considering we were playing catch up in qualifying, I was satisfied with third in class and knew there was more pace to come on Sunday.

“The races were tricky though, as pushing too hard to create overtaking opportunities can really impact your tyre life through the race. It was a shame not to be able to fight back and get a podium finish, but a pair of fourth places is some good points and the weekend has been an important learning experience for me to take into the next round.”

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After seeing first lap contact in race one sadly cost him a shot at Pro-Am silverware on his hugely-promising Carrera Cup GB debut at Donington Park last month, it was cruelly a repeat story at Snetterton as Jenkins saw an on-track incident deny him a shot at the class podium again.

Jenkins, who is racing as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools, made the trip to Norfolk in high spirits having enjoyed a productive pre-season test at the circuit earlier this year.

The Staffordshire racer enjoyed two more positive days of running in the build-up to the event behind the wheel of his Team Parker Racing-prepared Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, increasing his pace and building up his confidence for a competitive performance over the weekend.

Jenkins certainly delivered that in qualifying on Saturday with another fantastic showcase of his one-lap pace. The 20-year-old talent charged his way to the Pro-Am class pole position for the second weekend in a row, finishing up an impressive eighth overall on the timesheets.

The Stone-based rising star produced a brilliant launch off the start-line in race one on Sunday morning, immediately propelling himself up three places to fifth overall. Further progress was on his mind as the two cars ahead began to battle and an overtaking chance opened up for him.

Unfortunately, as Jenkins went to place his Wera Tools-liveried machine down the inside into Oggies corner, a robust defensive manoeuvre from the car ahead resulted in contact. With broken steering on his Porsche the consequence, Jenkins was forced to immediately retire from proceedings.

With the race two grid based on the race one result, Jenkins faced an uphill challenge from the sixth row of the grid at the start. He once again produced a superb start though, gaining three places off the line again to settle into 12th overall and fifth in the Pro-Am class.

Tucked under the rear wing of the car ahead in the early stages of the race, the five-time Sprint Challenge GB race-winner pushed hard to forge an overtaking opportunity. It proved to be a tough race from there though, as increasing tyre wear left him holding position to the chequered flag.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, continues his 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season next month at the fastest circuit in the UK, Thruxton (07/08 June).

Will Jenkins:“It’s certainly been another case of ‘what might have been’ this weekend. For the second round in a row, our pace has been clear to see with our qualifying performance and sadly an incident outside of our control has cost us the chance of converting it into good race results.

“To qualify on Pro-Am pole in my first two weekends is something I’m very proud of, and to be honest, I left a bit of time out there on Saturday so could have been higher on the grid overall. I felt we had all the ingredients needed to score some big results on Sunday.

“The start to race one couldn’t have gone any better, getting up into the top five overall, but it all went wrong from there. I’m glad we could at least salvage a few points in race two, and the weekend has been a big learning experience, which should help me going forward to Thruxton and beyond.”

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Following up his race-winning exploits in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB with a natural graduation into the Carrera Cup GB, Jenkins makes the move as part of the coveted Wera Alliance Academy young driver programme from leading BTCC outfit Alliance Racing and Wera Tools.

The 20-year-old talent prepared for the start of the new campaign with a hugely positive pre-season testing programme, taking in trips to multiple circuits. Getting more comfortable in his new Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car throughout, he was ready to go racing on the opening weekend.

Jenkins battled red flag stoppages and traffic to log over 40 laps across a pair of free practice sessions on Thursday. Building up speed through the day, he shaped up well against a talented Pro-Am entry that includes a number of experienced Carrera Cup GB drivers.

With that mileage under his belt, the Staffordshire racer set himself the goal of an overall top ten result in qualifying. He would smash that target though, with a brilliant performance in his Team Parker Racing machine seeing him finish fifth overall and secure the Pro-Am class pole position.

Jenkins was full of confidence heading into race day and that showed at the start of the opener, with a perfect launch off the line propelling him into third place heading into the first corner. Unfortunately, there would be heartbreak moments later though, as he was tagged in the rear by another car.

The Wera Tools-liveried machine was spun around and then collected by another car. While Jenkins was able to recover from the gravel and continue in the race, damage sustained in the incident meant he was only able to fight back to 12th overall and fifth in Pro-Am.

There was further frustration for the Stone-based racer too, with damage from race one going on to hinder his progress in race two as well. Starting 12th on the grid, he put in a determined performance to maximise the car underneath him and came away in 10th overall and fifth in Pro-Am again.

Jenkins, who races with the crucial support of personal partners Hopkins Race Transporters, Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Culina Group, Barkers Finance, The Green Group and SAF Holland, continues his 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season next month at Snetterton (24/25 May).

Will Jenkins:“While the races didn’t go my way, I am incredibly proud of my performance in my first weekend in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. To come away with the Pro-Am pole position and top five result in my debut qualifying session was beyond my wildest dreams coming into the weekend.

“The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car is a tricky one to master, but I made consistent progress through pre-season testing and to see all that hard work come together in qualifying was a great feeling. Sadly that didn’t translate into the race results we deserved through no fault of my own, but I managed to salvage some points at least.

“There are lots of positives to take away from the weekend and I can’t wait to get back out at Snetterton for round two. A huge thank you to Team Parker Racing for all their efforts, including the great work getting me back out for race two, and to all my partners for making this Carrera Cup GB season possible.”

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“We have had a great couple of tests this week in the new car.”

“We had the Porsche Media Day Tuesday and a Porsche official Test Wednesday at Donington then Silverstone. I am making a huge amount of progress every time I go out. We finished up p6 yesterday on everyone’s quali sim session, the leading rookie driver and just 0.2s off fastest so it’s definitely coming together.”

“There’s a lot to learn still but I’m loving the challenge and can’t wait to get out for round 1!”

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