THE WORD FROM...
As we approach the end of another remarkable season, with only one race weekend left as I write, I can’t help but reflect with pride on just how far Team BRIT has come — not only this year, but across the past decade.
I hope you will have seen that we celebrated our 10 year anniversary this month. What started as a bold idea back in 2015 — to create opportunities for disabled drivers in motorsport — has evolved into something truly extraordinary. Ten years on, we’ve built a team that competes at the highest levels of endurance racing, continues to break barriers, and inspires people all over the world.
2025 has been a year defined by progress, both on and off the track. Our drivers have shown exceptional talent and resilience throughout the Britcar Endurance Championship, delivering podiums, wins, and performances that remind us why we do what we do. They’ve also had their share of set backs, yet each and every time they come back stronger and more determined, unwavering in their belief that we can and will succeed. Watching the growth of every individual — from our rookies to our most experienced racers — has been incredibly rewarding. The teamwork, determination, and positivity that defines Team BRIT have never been stronger.
This season also marked one of the most exciting chapters in our history — the unveiling of our new BMW M4 GT3. Sharing this moment with our partners, supporters, and fans was unforgettable. The car represents more than just a new step in our progress; it’s a symbol of how far we’ve come and where we’re headed next.
And that next step is a big one. Plans are now well underway for Team BRIT to race in America as part of the Veterans Race of Remembrance, taking our mission across the Atlantic and continuing to prove that disability has no limits in motorsport. It’s an incredible opportunity to showcase British innovation, diversity, and determination on a global stage.
As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, I want to thank everyone who has played a part in this journey — our drivers, crew, partners, and supporters. Together, we’re not just making history; we’re shaping the future of inclusive motorsport.
Here’s to the next decade of Team BRIT — faster, stronger, and prouder than ever.
MIKE SCUDAMORE
Team Principal
IN THIS ISSUE:
2025 SEASON ROUND UP
As the Britcar Endurance Championship entered the second half of the 2025 season, we returned to the grid with all three cars firing on all cylinders.
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Dave Player shares his reflections, his fondest memories, the biggest challenges he faced, and his hopes for the team’s future.
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THROUGH THICK & THIN
Joining Aaron at every race, are his parents, Cathy and Rod, who have been part of his racing career from the outset.
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We’re excited to announce that for the first time in our history, we’ll be taking a team of drivers to compete in the US.
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COMPARING RACE & ROAD ADAPTIONS
Team BRIT Race Strategy
Engineer Harry Jones talks about his step onwards and upwards into the world of F1 with HAAS.
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DAVE PLAYER INTERVIEW
A BIG BIRTHDAY AND A STUNNING NEW CAR
In early October we were proud to unveil the latest car to join our racing fleet. We revealed our BMW M4 GT3 car, at a special event for sponsors and supporters, which we plan to race in the 2026 GT Cup Championship.
The car will be driven by experienced racers Paul Fullick and Jamie Falvey, marking another historic moment for the team as we celebrate our 10-year anniversary.
Since its formation in 2015, Team BRIT has been dedicated to revolutionising disability motorsport, breaking down barriers and proving that nothing is impossible. Over the past decade, the team has progressed from entry-level racing to competing on the international stage. We have won a national championship and taken championship class wins, and we’ve supported disabled teams overseas, while developing cutting-edge hand control technology that has opened doors for disabled drivers worldwide.
The unveiling of the BMW GT3 represents not only a leap forward for the team and its drivers, but also another step toward its ultimate ambition: becoming the first ever all-disabled team to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS TO THE WORLD OF GT3
When we started our search for a GT3 car, we knew we had a huge variety to choose from and a difficult decision to make.
As a team, we have very specific needs, from budget to the requirements of our drivers, so it was always going to be a careful process, looking for the best possible solution for this milestone moment.
Power: 590bhp
Top speed: 199mph
We chose the BMW for two key reasons - firstly, the driving style required to extract the optimum race pace suited the driving style of our drivers. It’s a car that copes well with riding kerbs and responds to smooth, precise inputs without needing to be driven on the ragged edge to get the best lap time from it. Secondly, the factory support from BMW Motorsport is industry leading, and we believe this will be key in helping us to be as competitive as possible on the engineering front.
Weight: 1285kg
Brakes: 6 Pot
0-60mph: 2.6s
Engine: 3000cc twin turbo, inline 6
TESTING, TESTING
In September, our drivers and crew got their hands on the car for the first time and had one of the most memorable days in their history with the team when they took it to Blyton Park for a shakedown.
Drivers Paul Fullick and Jamie Falvey got behind the wheel for the first time, as did Al, and for the first time we were able to fully experience the car, start extracting data and begin planning for the lengthy preparation required to ready ourselves for the biggest step up in our history.
OUR GT3 DRIVERS
Driver Paul Fullick is a lower leg amputee following a motorbike crash. He has been with the team since 2022, and has progressed rapidly from driving a BMW 118i to competing in a McLaren 570S GT4 this year. Paul has also taken on a range of other roles for the team, including coaching and mentoring junior drivers and supporting team development.
Jamie Falvey served in the Royal Marines commandos to the rank of lance corporal. He was medically discharged after sustaining hearing loss and joined Team BRIT as a driver in 2017, having only karted before joining. He competed with us in the Fun Cup, before progressing to our Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4 in Brticar, also competing in the Aston Martin Le Mans Festival in 2018. He moved on to professional racing, becoming the 2018 Caterham 270R champion and a multiple race winner in the 2020 Ginetta GT4 Supercup Championship. In 2024 he competed in the Michelin Le Mans Cup in the LMP3 Class in 2024, with Team Virage.
EXCLUSIVE UNVEILING
Team BRIT sponsors and supporters were invited to an exclusive unveiling of the new car at a gala evening on Thursday 2nd October at Fawsley Hall near Silverstone.
The evening saw the car unveiled for the first time and guests saw the first screening of a special promo film developed to launch the new car.
We also celebrated 10 years of the team and took the opportunity to thank the main companies and individuals who have helped us achieve so much in the last decade.
Team Principal Mike Scudamore said: “As we celebrate 10 years of Team BRIT, it’s incredible to reflect on the journey we’ve been on. From our very first races to now unveiling a world-class GT3 programme, we’ve shown what’s possible when determination meets innovation.
“Our impact on disability motorsport has been profound, not just in the UK but globally, and launching this GT3 campaign takes us another step closer to our dream of competing at Le Mans as the first ever all-disabled team. We couldn’t be prouder of what’s ahead, and would like to thank our family of partners, sponsors and supporters who have helped make these achievements possible.”
Breaking barriers and pushing for podiums
The Motability Scheme is proud to sponsor Team BRIT, the groundbreaking racing team proving disability does not limit potential.
Our partnership helps Team BRIT to keep reaching their goals in motorsport and beyond.
We support Scheme customer Noah Cosby, both on and off the racetrack.
This season, Noah’s career took a big leap forward when he began driving a McLaren 570S GT4.
Whether he’s racing or creating his great art, the Scheme helps Noah stay confident and independent.
“The Scheme supports me to go racing. Without my car, I couldn’t do what I do. It’s one of the most important things in my life. It’s opened my world and helps me every day.”
Driving change, together
Team BRIT and the Scheme are helping to level the playing field for disabled people.
Together, we’re driving change, on and off the track, at events, and in everyday life.
The Motability Scheme could support you too
Whether you’re off to the shops or aiming for a podium, you could join too.
The Scheme gives disabled people the freedom and independence to move on their own terms.
If you receive a qualifying mobility allowance, you can use this to lease a brand-new car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair.
We’ll cover your insurance, servicing and breakdown. It’s all included.
Noah Cosby We’re the service that keeps you moving.
COMPARING RACE AND ROAD ADAPTATIONS
As one of our key partners, the Motability Scheme has worked closely with us throughout the year to support Noah Cosby and the wider team.
We’ve had a fantastic time supporting their plans, from their flagship events – Motability Scheme Live at the Birmingham NEC, Harrogate and Northern Ireland, to taking our McLaren, Blazepods and simulator to the opening of their new refurbishment centre in Coalville.
In June, we were delighted to welcome Motability Scheme representatives to TB HQ to film some unique content, comparing the adaptations in Motability Scheme users’ vehicles to the adaptations Noah uses in his Team BRIT McLaren.
Dale Groves, Adaptations Manager for Motability Operations, spent time with Al, Mike and Noah to learn more about everything we do and the technology we have created to make sure Noah is as competitive as possible on the race track.
Noah showed Dale the hand control adaptations he relies on in his Scheme car, and his McLaren 570S GT4 racing car.
Check out the interview here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=57uZdlg7ESc&feature=youtu.be
Dale continued the conversation with Mike, Al and Noah.
Together, they explored Team BRIT’s journey, from getting started to developing our latest version of world leading hand controls. The group also looks to the future, asking what might be possible for adaptations on the road and the track in years ahead.
Catch up on their chat here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=bPmISB917pM&feature=youtu.be.
2025 SEASON ROUND UP
As the Britcar Endurance Championship entered the second half of the 2025 season, we returned to the grid with all three cars firing on all cylinders. Across Rounds 5 to 7, the team’s mix of experience, resilience, and sheer determination shone through — delivering podiums, unforgettable drives, and a continued charge toward championship glory.
ROUND 5
DONINGTON
“A FRONT-ROW LOCKOUT AND FIERCE TEAM BATTLE”
Donington played host to Round 5. After a strong Thursday test, confidence was high — and qualifying didn’t disappoint. The GT class front row was an all-Team BRIT affair, with Aaron Morgan securing pole in the #68 McLaren and Noah Cosby slotting in alongside him in the #38. In the #4 BMW, Asha Silva also impressed, taking P2 in class.
When the lights went out, Aaron and Noah treated fans to an electrifying duel at close to 150mph, showcasing exceptional control and mutual respect. Despite an early technical gremlin, Asha Silva and Bobby Trundley battled through to claim P2 in class, extending both their class and overall championship leads.
The #38 pairing of Cosby and Caleb McDuff were on flying form — Noah charging to an early lead before bringing the car home P2 in class and P4 overall, earning Driver of the Day honours for his heroic stint.
The #68 McLaren’s race, however, took a hit when Paul Fullick was forced off into the gravel, losing valuable laps before rejoining. Undeterred, Fullick and Morgan fought back to finish P5.
It was a weekend defined by teamwork and determination — the crew’s relentless efforts ensuring all three cars crossed the line and the team bagged crucial championship points.
ROUND
6 SNETTERTON
“STORMS, STRATEGY AND STUNNING RECOVERY”
If Silverstone was about speed, then Snetterton was about survival.
The line up was different to usual for this race. Caleb was unfortunately unable to race following the death of his Grandad. We continue to send him and his family our very best wishes.
Takuma Aoki – friend of the team and former superbike racer from Japan joined us once again to team up with Paul in the #68. That meant Aaron joined Noah whilst Caleb was away.
Qualifying went well: Asha and Bobby took class pole in the BMW, while Noah and Aaron lined up third, and Paul and Takuma Aoki took fifth.
But as the cars rolled onto the grid, the skies opened. Torrential rain turned the circuit into a river, forcing rapid tyre strategy calls. The #38 crew made the decisive move to switch to wets just in time — a choice that would prove crucial.
Sadly, early chaos saw Paul’s McLaren suffer a broken driveshaft before the race even began when he went into the wall heading to the grid. In a heroic effort, the Team BRIT mechanics worked flat-out to repair the damage, getting the car back on track for Aoki to take the wheel before the chequered flag — a testament to the team’s spirit.
On track, the conditions were treacherous. The race was red-flagged mid-way through, but after the restart, Team BRIT thrived. Noah Cosby delivered a storming first stint, handing over to Aaron Morgan in P1 in class and P2 overall. Morgan held firm under immense pressure, securing an overall P2 and class victory.
Meanwhile, Asha and Bobby produced a remarkable comeback. Starting 24th on the grid, Asha sliced through the field before handing to Bobby, who sealed another class win and fourth overall — further cementing their championship lead. It was a weekend of highs, heartbreaks, and heroic efforts
ROUND 7 OULTON PARK
“ANOTHER WIN AND EYES ON THE TITLE”
Oulton Park brought more drama, but also another reason for Team BRIT to celebrate.
In the #4 BMW, Asha and Bobby once again delivered under pressure. Starting P2 in class, Asha battled wheel-to-wheel — even going threewide through the corners — before handing to Bobby, who brought the car home P1 in class. The victory extended their championship lead heading into the season finale.
The #38 McLaren of Noah and Caleb endured a tougher day. An early off for Noah resulted in heavy contact with the wall and a premature end to their race. Thankfully, Noah was unscathed, though the car was out for the day.
In the #68 McLaren, Aaron got the race off to a strong start before Paul took over. Despite a brake lock-up that sent the car into the gravel, Paul managed to rejoin and recover to P4 in class, rounding out a hard-fought weekend for the team.
EYES ON BRANDS HATCH: THE CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDER
With seven intense rounds behind us, we now turn our focus to Brands Hatch and the season finale on Saturday 8th November. Bobby and Asha hold a commanding championship lead, and they’ll be giving their all to come away with a trophy. Our McLarens won’t be racing, with Paul, Aaron and Caleb competing in America.
Three rounds, countless challenges, and unshakable teamwork — we’re proud to continue to prove what’s possible, both on and off the track.
10 YEARS OF TEAM BRIT
DAVE PLAYER: “I’LL ALWAYS FEEL I HAVE UNFINISHED BUSINESS”
As we mark our 10th anniversary this year, Team BRIT Founder Dave Player shares his reflections on his motivations for setting up the team, his fondest memories, the biggest challenges he faced, and his hopes for the future.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
I remember we had just finished the Le Mans 24 hour karting race with KartForce. We had the largest amount of injured troops in the race, fielding three or four teams of injured vets. On the Sunday after the race, we were celebrating with a BBQ and one of the lads asked me if we could set up a car racing team. My first reaction was, ‘really?? It’s hard enough to do karting!’
I said that as long as we could be competitive, I would be on board. But I also knew we couldn’t be competitive unless we had hand controls that worked the way we needed them to.
That’s where the concept began to take shape.
I had many battles with Al over how the hand controls should work. I thought - if the throttle pedal on a car is pushed, the same motion could be applied to a paddle. He kept saying that what I wanted wasn’t possible.
The only experience I had was in karting, I didn’t know anything about racing, and Al did. I thought what I wanted was simple. It wasn’t, but Al worked out how to make it happen.
I then had to learn everything I could about racing. I’m not a petrolhead, so didn’t have years of experience as a fan.
We had to find a series that would work for us. In karting, we competed in team endurance racing, so drivers could share a kart as we couldn’t afford to have one kart for one person. We needed to do the same with cars. We borrowed money to buy our first car – a Golf, and when we started getting sponsorship, we paid our lenders back.
The Golf was one of my favourite cars and we competed in the 24 hours at Silverstone. It was just fantastic.
PROGRESSION AND BELIEF
We moved on to the Fun Cup, which we thought was a step in the right direction, but it wasn’t right for us. The cars were complicated and expensive and it wasn’t great for our sponsor outreach to be saying we were racing in the ‘Fun Cup’. Getting the Aston was a big turning point for the team, that was when I started to get really excited. Everyone started to pay attention to us and take us more seriously.
This was something I was always passionate about. It was when the concept of being bold, brave and ambitious was proven. When we did that – things started happening, sponsors got excited and more people backed us.
That, along with when we employed Al full-time and started running our own cars, that’s when things started to grow.
Another huge moment was securing our deal with Brit Insurance. I actually hated the moment itself. I’m the least corporate guy you’ll meet, I had to go and have a corporate breakfast with the CEO and team at their offices. My hands don’t work properly because of my disability, so I was so selfconscious.
Mike and I had battled over the pitch we would present and what we would ask for. I wanted us to be bold. I knew it would excite them and encourage them to believe in us. We did just this and it worked.
It always goes to show if you have this attitude, people get behind you. If you’re meek and mild, they don’t. I remember asking Matthew Wilson, the CEO of Brit Insurance at the time, what made him decide to support us. He said it was because of me and my mad ideas. He said it was infectious.
Every time we were courageous, s**t happened. Every time we played it safe, it didn’t. I’ll always be grateful to Matthew and Brit for believing in us.
they had to get hand controls fitted to each vehicle they used. This might cost £1,000 every time, before they could even be assessed as eligible.
We were approached by an Apache helicopter pilot – not just a pilot, but an instructor of Apache pilots – who broke his back in a ski accident but was still able to walk. I couldn’t believe that this guy – who needed better hand / eye coordination than an F1 driver, would have to jump through all these hoops to obtain a licence, but a 14-year-old, who had never driven a car, can go to a track and sits his test. Where was the logic?
When we bought our first McLaren, we had to borrow the money for the deposit before securing enough sponsorship to make it ours. But I loved that part of the work – the art of the deal and making things happen.
We then entered British GT, it wasn’t just about preparing the drivers for a new championship, we had so much to do to prepare as a team. We needed so much more equipment, we had to go out and beg, borrow and steal. I enjoyed this though. We’d pitch to people, they’d like what we were doing and they’d help us out. Whether it was our fuel filler station, air jacks, tools, people were giving us what we needed and I loved making s**t happen. Probably the best example of that, was getting everything we needed to turn the BMW M240i from a crash damaged write-off to an incredible racing car. One that’s won one championship already and is probably soon to win another.
CHANGING THE SYSTEM
Running Team BRIT was non-stop. It was full time, day in, day out for me, but we were always about more than ourselves.
I was really passionate about making change for all disabled drivers, not just ours.
I never understood why the licensing system for disabled drivers was so unfair. Until 2016/17, all disabled drivers who wanted a race licence, had to have 6 non-competitive race signatures, through karting or hill climbs etc. But that meant
Finally, MSA (as it was then), saw our point and they agreed for our rookies to sit the first of new ARDS tests to see how a fairer system could work. We made this change happen and it was right.
LOOKING BACK AND LOOKING FORWARD
I don’t really see myself as ambitious. I see myself as an under achiever. I think because I set my goals so high that I never achieve them. Even though I’ve achieved a lot, I haven’t achieved what I set out to do.
We didn’t get to Le Mans while I was in charge – so I guess I feel there’s unfinished business.
I do still believe it’s possible and that they’ll get there. The move to GT3 is amazing, and I’m really pleased to see this happening.
Aside from that, the team mustn’t forget the importance of grassroots racing. That’s where all the future drivers are going to come from, it’s where lives are changed the most –this is something I’m really proud of, how KartForce and Team BRIT has had such a long-term positive impact on the drivers.
I also think the connection with Resilience Racing in America is exciting and I hope it grows. I always wanted this to happen, so I’m pleased it is. I think this year’s race will be the catalyst for more things. I’d love to see the Americans come over here to race with us.
I AM SO PROUD OF WHAT WE DID AS A TEAM.
The best thing I did for Team BRIT, was realising I couldn’t do it on my own, and I got Mike and Lucy involved. That’s when things changed.
Looking ahead, I’d like to use the experience, knowledge and skills that I developed at Team BRIT, to help other disability sports organisations understand how sponsorship can become the future of their sport.
My message to Team BRIT now? Be bold, be brave, be ambitious. And always over deliver.
Dave with Bobby Trundley
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ONE OF THE UK’S UP-ANDCOMING CYBERSECURITY COMPANIES COMES ON BOARD!
We’re extremely proud to announce the latest sponsor to join our team. Risk Ledger have joined us as partners for the remainder of the 2025 season and for the whole of 2026, backing our journey and supporting us as we continue on our road to Le Mans.
Founded in 2018 by Haydn Brooks and Daniel Saul, Risk Ledger exists because supply chain security is a collective defence problem that requires network-based solutions, not siloed point-solutions.
Their mission is to transform Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) from a compliance-heavy, broken process into Active Supply Chain Security (ASCS) — a connected, collaborative approach where organisations and suppliers work together to reduce systemic risk. By enabling the community to defendas-one, Risk Ledger is redefining how supply chains are secured in a world where every link matters.
The Risk Ledger branding will be seen across our fleet for the remaining rounds of the Britcar Endurance Championship this year. Representatives joined us at last week’s sponsor karting event and GT3 launch, and are set to take part in a number of opportunities throughout the remainder of the year.
Looking ahead, exciting plans are soon to be unveiled for our 2026 season, with Risk Ledger playing a key part.
Head of Marketing at Risk Ledger James Alliband, said: “We’re proud to be supporting Team BRIT for the rest of this season and into 2026, including their first entry into the US. From the outset, it was clear this partnership was a natural fit. Team BRIT’s drive to break down barriers, innovate and win, mirrors our own mission at Risk Ledger.
“The past 12 months have been a period of huge growth for Risk Ledger as we have expanded our community and prepare to enter the US market — making this partnership feel perfectly timed. On a personal note, motorsport has always been a big part of my life, so supporting a team that is breaking boundaries and championing disability inclusion is a dream come true. We’re excited about what we can achieve together, on and off the track.”
Team Principal Mike Scudamore said: “It’s wonderful to be able to welcome the Risk Ledger team to the Team BRIT family. We’re delighted that they were keen to help us, having been introduced by our long-term partners, Brit Insurance. It’s this close knit network of supporters that provides so much to us, and enables us to keep doing the brilliant things we are.
“With a passion for innovation, thinking outside the box, and a love of all things motorsport – the Risk Ledger team is a perfect match for us, and we’re so grateful for their belief and backing. We’re really excited to have them with us at races and events this year, as we gear up for an incredible 2026.”
(Left to right) Ben Franics Ac Mgr, Haydn Brooks CEO, Asha Silva, James Alliband MKting Dir, Jack Corsan CFO
Team BRIT & Brit Insurance
In late 2016, we saw one of Team BRIT’s drivers interviewed on TV. Their ambition, passion –and of course the Brit name – resonated strongly with us. A few months later, we launched a supportive partnership with Team BRIT; so our employees had the chance to get to know the team and get involved.
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TOGETHER THROUGH THICK AND THIN
Aaron Morgan is one of the longest serving members of our team. He joined us in 2020, bringing years of racing experience, before progressing with us as a GT4 driver. With him at every race, are his parents, Cathy and Rod, who have been part of his racing career from the outset, and have never stopped being by his side.
We catch up with Cathy and Rod to hear their memories of Aaron discovering his passion for racing, what happened on the day of his accident, and how they have supported his ongoing determination to succeed in the sport he loves.
“He didn’t have a lot of choice” Rod says, when it comes to explaining where Aaron’s love of motorsport came from. “When he was seven, his grandad wanted to buy him a quad bike for Christmas. We said we’d heard they were dangerous, so instead, we said he could get him a little 50cc motorbike. Aaron took to it like a duck to water.”
That was the start of a long-term passion for motorsport, which began with an obsession with 2-wheels, not 4. Rod got in touch with Portsmouth Motocross Club who said they could go along. On his first race, he finished dead last.
Rod said: “He fell off about six times and we thought, he’s either gonna come back and hate this, or absolutely love it. He came back with the biggest smile on his face that we’ve ever seen.”
That was the start of a new way of life for the Morgan family. They bought a truck and every weekend they would
pack up on a Friday and head to tracks all over the country to take Aaron to races, before returning home late on a Sunday, cleaning Aaron’s kit and washing down the bike. The motocross life became something they all loved, where Rod and Cathy found a new group of friends and enjoyed socialising with other families each week. Cathy says: “It was fantastic, we fell in love with it just as much as he did.”
On Good Friday – April the 14th 2006, their lives would change once again. Cathy recalls, “Rod had taken Aaron to motocross practice, I didn’t go. It was a track Aaron had been to hundreds of times. I got a phone call about 4pm from one of the other dads who told me Rod had something he needed to tell me. Rod told me Aaron had done the last session of the day – something I knew you shouldn’t do as you get tired - he’d had a crash, and was being airlifted to Salisbury Hospital. When someone is being airlifted you know it’s pretty bad.
“My friend drove me to the hospital and Rod was in pieces. Aaron was surrounded by so many doctors and nurses. It was frightening.”
Aaron had stopped breathing for 9 minutes when he crashed at the track. He was placed into an induced coma, and initially, medics were most
concerned about the impact to his head and potential brain damage. Taps were inserted into his skull to relieve the pressure on his brain.
Rod explains, “At first, we didn’t know about the damage to his back. The doctors told us he had severe brain damage and he wouldn’t be able to use his arms or walk again. It was a lot to take in as parents of a 15-year-old boy.”
After further investigation whilst still in an induced coma, doctors found that a part of Aaron’s spine had gone into his spinal cord at T7, meaning he would not be able to walk again. He was then moved to the paediatric ward at Southampton Hospital due to his age. He underwent a lengthy operation to have metal rods inserted into his back , and was in an induced coma for a total of 6 weeks.
Cathy recalls the time the surgeon told Aaron that he won’t be able to walk –“Aaron just turned his head away from him. He didn’t even look at him.”
Aaron was then moved again, back to Salisbury and the spinal unit to begin his recovery. Rod and Cathy were with him throughout and Aaron’s school friends would come and visit.
Cathy says: “The only time he cried that I know about, was when he realised he would still be in hospital for his 16th birthday. But all his friends from our village came to the hospital and we decorated the whole area to have a party for him.
“We also took him to his school prom. The hospital minivan drove us. When we got there, we took him in and the whole school just erupted with clapping. A lot of them hadn’t seen him. That was very emotional.”
Rod continues, “When the accident happened, as parents, you don’t know what you’re supposed to do. It’s not like someone’s written a book on it, on how to react. I spent many a night crying my eyes out over it and how I was going to cope with it all, but Aaron made it a lot easier on us because of his positive attitude.”
It wasn’t long before Aaron was back on the move, having been able to take his driving test at 16, due to having a disability. He would go and take his driving lessons from the hospital ward. After he had left hospital and was further recovered, a friend of the family offered to build Aaron a race car. At the time, he was the youngest disabled person to ever obtain their national B racing licence, and before long he took part in his first race.
Rod said, “I was an absolute bag of nerves, it was dreadful. Whenever we went to a race meeting, we wouldn’t be able to talk to people or each other while the race was going on. We’d just stand in separate places and couldn’t talk.
“I remember he was racing at Brands and it was the first corner at Paddock Hill. He came through into the gravel and rolled the car right in front of us. The ambulance came to the car, they lifted him on to the stretcher and took him to the medical centre. We ran over and they asked us if we were Aaron Morgan’s parents. The medic said, ‘you’ve got a right ‘so and so’ there haven’t you?’ Turns out that when the doctor asked him if he could feel his legs, he said no, sending them all into a panic before he eventually told them he was paraplegic!”
Rod and Cathy never tried to stop Aaron returning to racing. Rod explains, “We didn’t try and stop him because we love him. He was so determined and would have done it without us anyway. We’ve always believed in supporting him, whatever he does.
Since his accident, Aaron has grabbed every opportunity presented, he’s met the Queen twice as part of events organised through Motability, he’s skied in Sweden and Colorado and has flown a plane that was specially adapted for disabled pilots.
After five years of racing in the BMW Compact Cup, Aaron was approached by Team BRIT Founder Dave Player. Dave had been in touch in the past to see if Aaron could be interested in joining the team, and finally the time felt right.
Rod recalls Aaron’s first race with Team BRIT: “Aaron was racing with Bobby in the Aston. We were late and we pulled up, could see this Aston Martin going past, and thought- how fast is that!?!? We didn’t realise the speeds he would be going, so it was a shock to us really.
“We also couldn’t believe how professional Team BRIT were. I was so used to it being me and a mate looking after Aaron’s car. Now, we just turn up and everything’s there!
Cathy continues, “We didn’t know how successful Aaron would be, but we knew that the path with Team BRIT would always be good. You know, it’s there, it’s easy to see.
“We love watching him race. We love to see him do well. We cry if it goes badly, we cry if it goes well. And we just love the team. The mechanics don’t get the recognition they deserve, and Al, they’re all just fantastic people.”
TAKING OUR STORY STATESIDE TEAM BRIT SET TO RACE IN AMERICA
We’re excited to announce that for the first time in our history, we’ll be taking a team of drivers to compete in the United States of America as part of an exciting new collaboration project with US partners.
In November 2025, GT4 drivers Aaron Morgan, Paul Fullick and Caleb McDuff, will compete in the Veterans Race of Remembrance at Virgina Raceway, teaming up with USbased Resilience Racing drivers, Jon Winker and Adam Poppenhouse.
Jon, the team manager and co-founder of Resilience Racing, is a retired US Army Infantryman who became a left belowknee amputee following an accident while serving in Iraq in 2009.
Adam is a retired US Army tanker who became a double amputee after his vehicle struck an IED in Iraq in 2006.
The team will be driving an Aston Martin V8 Vantage GT4, supplied by the Skip Barber Racing School, which we will fit with our hand controls, and a Ford Mustang.
Kirk Dooley, the team principal and co-founder of Resilience Racing is a retired US Marine intelligence and special operations officer with multiple deployments including Iraq, and Afghanistan with Marine Special Operations Command (MARSOC). He also currently serves as the director of the INDY NXT Series.
within Resilience racing with the chance to come together to represent everything that is so powerful about inclusion in motorsport.
“This wouldn’t be happening without the support and backing of the Skip Barber Racing School – one of the largest and most successful racing schools in the world. Their car, equipped with our controls, and driven by a fantastic team of drivers, will be a special moment in our history.
“Our thanks also go to the many sponsors that have helped turn this dream project into a reality for us, including BRIT Insurance, Adrian Flux, Christopher Ward, Odyssey Battery and SHD Composite Materials.”
The race takes place on the 8th November over the US Veteran Remembrance Day, and honours the service and sacrifice of military veterans, whilst providing a platform for recovery through motorsport. Our team will compete in a 6-hour multi-class endurance race. Other races taking place include Radical World Finals and the Ford Mustang Cup.
After the race, our hand controls will remain fitted to the Aston Martin GT4 to ensure Resilience Racing can support more disabled drivers through their work. The team, which is run by volunteer veterans provides racing opportunities for those injured in service.
Our team has provided advice and support to Resilience Racing in recent years, including connecting them with engineering experts to develop their own hand control solutions.
Team BRIT Principal Mike Scudamore said: “This is a huge moment for us, and a project that has been in the making for many years, originally conceived by Team BRIT Founder Dave Player.
“Our roots are within the military, having originally been formed to support injured veterans, and our vision has always been to spread our message far and wide and to share our technology and learning globally. This opportunity brings all of this together, and provides our drivers, and those
Jon Winker of Resilience Racing said: “Bringing Resilience Racing and Team BRIT together in this way, during what is such an important weekend of the year for us, well be truly special. We have learned from Team BRIT’s years of work in motorsport to develop our own solutions and provide a range of opportunities for injured veterans here in the US. Coming together to fly the flag for disability racing is an opportunity like no other and we’re looking forward to showing the world just what’s possible for disabled racing drivers.”
Kirk Dooley of Resilience Racing said: “Competing alongside Team BRIT at the Veterans Race of Remembrance marks the culmination of longstanding relationships with both Team BRIT and Skip Barber Racing School, who have been with us since the very beginning.
“We are profoundly grateful to them both — from Team BRIT’s steadfast guidance and mentorship, to Skip Barber Racing School’s extraordinary generosity over the years with cars, tires, training, and now an Aston Martin. Their support not only enables Resilience Racing to compete in this event but also creates new opportunities to advance our mission at an exciting new level.”
Al Locke, Engineering Director at Team BRIT, said: “This project has been a long time in the making, and it’s a privilege to play a part in bringing it to life. Earlier this month, I headed to the US with some of our technical staff to fit our hand control system to the Aston Martin GT4 – technology we’ve refined over years to integrate seamlessly with modern GT cars, giving disabled drivers full precision without compromise.
“The fact that these controls will stay with the car to support more drivers through Resilience Racing and Skip Barber Racing School makes this a milestone that goes far beyond one race, and something we’re incredibly proud to contribute to.”
Jon Winker of Resilience Racing with Paul Fullick, Al Locke and JJ Spencer
INSURANCE ENDURANCE AT DAYTONA
It was back to our karting roots once again on October 1st, as we hosted our annual karting event for the insurance sector.
We’re privileged to be supported by a number of companies in the insurance world, not least our title partner Brit Insurance.
Each year, we invite companies across our insurance network to enter teams into a fun, yet competitive karting event at Daytona Sandown Park. Daytona Motorsport are long-term friends and supporters of our team and generously host these events for us each year.
Companies that took up the challenge included Brit Insurance, Adrian Flux, Risk ledger, Aon, Guy Carp, Lockton, Amwins and Bowood. The teams also had extreme competition alongside them in the form of our very own Team BRIT drivers!
More than 80 people formed teams which would go to head to head and battle it out on the track in a 3 hour endurance race took place. The teams also had to negotiate pit stops, fuelling and race strategy.
Prizes were generously donated by team sponsors Karcher UK, and a raffle was held with a top prize of a Christopher Ward watch, raising more than £1,000 towards the Veterans Race of Remembrance, in which we’ll be competing in Virginia, USA in November.
Team Principal Mike Scudamore said: “What a brilliant event once again.
“Our karting events are always such a great day out for our sponsor and supporters, and a fantastic way for them to spend time with our team, with some healthy competition thrown in!
“I was so impressed with how every team took on the challenge. There were some incredible lap times on display, and I hope we’ve inspired some people to come along to the track to our next race to see us fully in action.
“A huge thank you to Daytona Motorsport for being such incredible hosts once again, and to Karcher UK and Christopher Ward for providing such generous prizes.
“I look forward to the 2026 insurance endurance showdown!”
FROM TEAM BRIT TO F1 –IT’S ALL IN THE STRATEGY
Harry Jones is our race strategy engineer. He’s responsible for making informed decisions throughout our races that can be pivotal in determining our success on track. It was a ‘cold call’ email to Engineering Director Al Locke that was the key to opening his door into motorsport. Now, he’s about to leave us to step onwards and upwards to the world of F1. Here is his story. When Harry Jones takes his place on the Haas Formula 1 strategy team’s rotation later this year, he’ll be living a dream that started with nothing more than watching races with his dad and a few tentative laps in a kart. At just 26, Harry has already worked trackside in British GT, won races in Formula E, analysed performance at McLaren, and now finds himself preparing for the bright lights of Formula 1. His road to F1 was defined by persistence, curiosity, a willingness to start at the bottom, and a helping hand from Al.
DISCOVERING THE MOTORSPORT BUG
Growing up, Harry wasn’t surrounded by a family obsessed with motorsport. “We did some karting, but it wasn’t a massive thing,” he recalls. What changed his trajectory was joining Newcastle University’s motorsport team while studying maths. Competing in the British Universities Karting Championship gave him his first taste of organised racing, and more importantly, the determination to pursue it as a career.
A chance encounter during a university karting test day proved pivotal. Sharing the paddock with endurance drivers, who were renting a kart from a team, he asked for advice on breaking into the industry. Their answer was simple: email every team you can find. Harry did exactly that. “I wasn’t even asking for work, just the chance to watch and see how a race weekend operated,” he explains. Within ten minutes of sending, Al Locke replied, inviting him to Brands Hatch. It was August 2019, and Harry was about to begin his education in motorsport – Team BRIT style.
LEARNING IN THE PITS
That first experience quickly snowballed.
Al asked Harry about his career aspirations and offered to put him in touch with a team competing in British GT. Harry joined them for a round, working as a mechanic to get the practical experience he so far lacked.
Through 2020 and 2021—despite the disruption of Covid—he continued working with us and with other teams, turning spanners, observing, and gradually moving into strategic duties when we entered British GT.
His maths background made strategy a natural fit. “It’s problem solving, data analysis, and making predictions under pressure,” he says. “But you only really understand how it all fits together when you’ve been trackside and seen the mechanics working.” That respect for the crew has stayed with him, influencing his decision-making even now.
FORMULA E AND BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS
In 2022, a full-time offer arrived from a Formula E team. It was a step up in every sense—faster pace, greater responsibility, and immediate pressure to deliver. To get up to speed, Harry initially supported races remotely, before heading trackside for his first event in New York. It turned out to be a dream debut: one car taking victory, while the sister entry finished third—the best weekend in the team’s history.
The experience was intense. “In Formula E, you’re managing two cars yourself, and the races are only 45 minutes but so mentally draining,” he explains. “You’re constantly trying to think not only about what you’re doing, but what every other team will do if you make a certain move.” He likens it to being a football manager: choosing formations, anticipating reactions, and adjusting on the fly.
When asked what his most memorable strategy decisions have been with Team BRIT, Harry’s highlights included bold calls on pit stops and tyre strategy. At Donington, waiting two extra laps before pitting meant catching a safety car window perfectly, gaining an entire lap on the competition. At Oulton Park, he gambled on wet tyres just as rain began to fall; rivals stayed out on slicks and slid off track. Most recently at Snetterton, as rain threatened, Harry called his McLaren into the pits during the formation lap at the start of the race, to change from slick tyres to wets, just seconds before torrential rain of such magnitude hit, that the race saw multiple safety cars and an entire race stoppage. The car went on to finish 2nd overall and first in class.
MCLAREN AND THE ANALYTICAL TURN
After three years in Formula E, Harry joined McLaren’s motorsport programme at the start of 2025 as a performance analyst. His job: study customer GT cars and their rivals, track strategies, and compile reports to support Balance of Performance lobbying. “It was about understanding where we stood, what advantages others had, and how to argue our case with organisers,” he says. It was less hands on than trackside race engineering, but it deepened his understanding of performance data and the politics of motorsport.
STEPPING UP TO F1
Harry originally turned down the job offer from Haas F1, but the second time, he couldn’t say no. From October he’ll be based in Banbury, working alongside a rotation of strategists covering the remaining 8 races of the 2025 season.
Describing the day to day work ahead, Harry explains “We immediately review each race—what went well, what didn’t, how our predictions compared with reality, and what we can carry forward,” he explains. Soon he’ll make the step from remote support to his first trackside race in Abu Dhabi, where he will complete his ultimate goal of sitting on the pit wall. “That’ll be the moment—knowing my friends are watching me on TV, making calls in a Formula 1 race.”
VALUES AND PERSPECTIVE
Harry credits much of his career success to Team BRIT.
He says “it was my start in my motorsport. I came in with no trackside experience. I’d watched one F1 race from the stands and done some karting – that’s all. I’d never been in a pit lane, I had to learn it all from scratch. Most of my learning came from being trackside with Team BRIT, or with a team Al had set me up with. I won’t forget that.”
Growing up with two autistic brothers, being around disability is nothing new for him. “I never think of the drivers as different,” he says. “Every driver in every team has their own needs—whether that’s because they’re in a wheelchair or just have a preferred setup. It’s all part of the job.”
“WE IMMEDIATELY REVIEW EACH RACE - WHAT WENT WELL, WHAT DIDN’T, HOW WE CAN CARRY FORWARD”
His advice for aspiring engineers is simple: immerse yourself. Watch races closely, read the rulebook, ask why teams made the choices they did. And be persistent. “I sent so many emails before someone gave me an opportunity. It doesn’t matter what the role is— mechanic, runner, whatever. Every bit of experience counts.”
LOOKING AHEAD
At 26, Harry is only just beginning his Formula 1 chapter, but he’s already thinking big. Travel remains one of the perks he values most—something he loved about Formula E—and he has ambitions to stay in F1 long term. For now, though, the focus is on those first race weekends, managing the pressure, and proving himself in motorsport’s top tier.
“It’s a huge commitment,” he admits. “But once the lights go out, I’m in the zone.”
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MFX Wraps is a long-term team partner, supporting us with the design and wrapping of our cars, and helping us ensure our branding and appearance on the track is second to none.
We hear from Creative Director Darren Keeble on the MFX story, why they support us and what’s ahead for their team in 2026.
“After spending 34 years in the industry, I founded MFX WRAPS 12 years ago. We’re a specialist company focusing on vehicle wrapping and paint protection film, as well as all aspects of signage and branding.
“Our services include:
• Vehicle wraps
• Commercial vehicle branding
• Motorsport wraps
• Paint protection film (PPF)
• Marine wraps
• Architectural film applications
• Signage and window graphics
“Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of working with some incredible companies and teams, including W Series F3, Hugo Boss, Manor F1, Sunseeker, Fairline, McLaren GT, and Team BRIT, to name just a few. Our work has taken us all over the world— many times over.
“For the past five years, we’ve been proud partners of Team BRIT, handling some of the designs and the wrapping of every car in their fleet, from the first Aston Martin GT4 to the new BMW GT3.
“I wanted to sponsor Team BRIT because their mission really struck a chord with me. They’re not just a racing team - they’re breaking down barriers and proving that disability doesn’t define ability. My father-in-law had a disability and used to race, so I’ve seen first-hand how powerful motorsport can be in giving people confidence, purpose, and freedom.
“Supporting Team BRIT felt like a way to honour his spirit while helping others experience that same sense of achievement.
“Over the years we’ve had many designs to work with for the team. The design for 2025 was striking and really looked great on track. Now for the new GT3, we have a crazy, innovative design, which symbolises reaching the top of their Everest - Le Mans – so I’m looking forward to seeing that on track and then replicating it across the rest of the fleet.
“Having a big passion for motorsport over the years, we’ve wrapped cars in all areas of the grid from F1 - F2 - F3 - GT3 - GT4 to name a few, but we’ve never wrapped a car that has been in the Le Mans 24hr, so for us that would be so exciting.
“Looking forward to 2026, we have a few bits in the pipeline, including working on international electric scooter racing - so something a little different.
“For Team BRIT, I predict that they’ll continue to make strong progress in the 2026 season. The mechanics and drivers are pushing the limits every year, refining their performance and closing the gap to the front of the grid.”
Darren with Paul Fullick
with... JJ QUESTIONS FIVE
Josh ‘JJ’ Spencer is our chief mechanic, supporting Al in workto prep and maintain our cars both at our West Sussex HQ and ahead of every race. We catch up with JJ to hear about what’s keeping them busyat the moment and to hear his reflections on the year.
We’re in October - tell us about the main focus of your day-to-day work at the moment
October is proving to be busy month. With the M240i leading the championship, our primary focus is making sure that the car is in the best possible condition for the final race, ensuring it will not only be quick but also reliable. The crew in the workshop have spent the last couple of weeks taking it apart, cleaning and inspecting everything for damage and wear and replacing anything that is not 100% up to scratch.
What have been the biggest obstacles you’ve overcome with the team this year?
There have been many obstacles to overcome this year, from damage to electrical issues. One of the biggest challenges has been parts supply, with our McLarens getting older, some parts are getting harder to source. On occasion our sponsor Silverlake has been able to assist in sourcing parts that the GT4 car shares with the 570S road cars, which has been really helpful.
What has been your season highlight?
There have been so many highlights for me this season, it’s really difficult to choose! The one that stands out the most is probably having the opportunity to go to America to install our hand control system in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 for Resilience Racing, ready to join them at the Veterans Race of Remembrance at Virginia International Raceway in November.
How does it feel to be working on a GT3 for the first time?
I can’t explain how excited I am to get hands on with our very own BMW M4 GT3 car. The more time I spend working on it, the more I am blown away by the engineering brilliance. It is so much more than a BMW M4. Apart from the looks - the similarities stop there. Every single component on the car has been developed countless times to ensure it can carry out its function flawlessly, as well as being easy to remove, replace or adjust. The level of adjustments available are incredible, allowing us to set the car up to suit our drivers perfectly.
What are your top 3 hopes for Team BRIT in 2026?
I have lots of hopes for next year, but I think the top 3 would be;
• To see the BMW M4 GT3 racing competitively in GT Cup. It’s a big step from a GT4 car, but I think our drivers can do it.
• To get some new faces on the team, we have some rookies with great potential. It would be great to see them racing and doing well.
• To see the McLarens or BMW take a championship win.
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