The biggest karting event of the year – GP Kartmasters 2025 – lived up to the hype, with over 60 of the UK’s best Junior Rotax drivers battling it out across three intense days. Here’s how my weekend unfolded:
Friday – Qualifying & Heats
Qualifying: P12
Heat 1: P12 -> P1
Heat 2: P12 -> P5
A strong drive through the pack in both heats meant I ended Friday P2 overall heading into Saturday – a solid platform to build from.
Saturday – On Form
Qualifying: Pole Position
Heat 1: P1 -> P2
Heat 2: P1 -> P1
The pace was there and the consistency paid off, finishing the day as overall pole position out of 61 drivers in Junior Rotax. Massive confidence boost heading into finals day.
Sunday – Finals Day
Pre-Final: Started P1 -> Finished P28
A pre-final to forget. After a scrappy and chaotic race, I dropped down the order and had it all to do in the Grand Prix final.
Grand Prix Final: Started P28 -> Finished P2
With nothing to lose, I pushed hard and climbed through the field. With 3 minutes to go, I took the lead, but after a clean and tough battle on the last lap, I crossed the line in P2.
Not only did I make it to the podium, but I also earned the trophy for the most positions gained across all categories in the finals – a massive 26 places gained.
Final Thoughts
This weekend had it all – highs, lows, and one of the most exciting races I’ve ever been part of. From pole to the back, and then back to the podium, it’s a race weekend I’ll never forget.
Thank you to Wera Alliance Academy,my team, family, and supporters – this one was for you.
