Caleb McDuff has been karting since he was six, and by his side throughout has been his dad, Ian...
THE WORD FROM...
It’s warming up, the sun has finally appeared, Easter eggs are on the shelves….that can mean only one thing. The season has started, and we couldn’t be happier.
It’s been a hive of activity over the past few months. When the season stops, we never do. Quite the contrary – our team is hard at work securing sponsorship, re-building cars, working on community engagement and outreach initiatives, and collaborating with our sponsors.
All of this means we’re in a fantastic position as we head into the Britcar Endurance Championship, not least because of the fantastic two days of testing we enjoyed in Portugal back in February. You’ll read more about this in this edition, but it was probably the most successful winter test in our team’s history in terms of the distance covered, the learning achieved by our drivers and the experience gained by our crew.
You’ll see from our driver line up that we have some new driving pairings this year, this is really exciting and we’re confident that they will result in impressive performances on track, but also in some really positive development for each of the drivers involved. We’re also seeing drivers in new cars for the first time, and there’s a brilliant buzz of excitement right across the team.
We’ve welcomed some new team members who have made a fantastic impact in their first few months with us. We’re a small but mighty team and each individual plays an important role in helping us achieve our goals, so we’re delighted to have some new people with new ideas on board.
Some of you will be aware of our ‘Team BRIT Behind the Scenes’ opportunities, in which we welcome community groups, charities or schools to our headquarters for a tour of our facility, to learn more about the team, and to get hands on with some Team BRIT tech. We’re really pleased to be expanding this work this year, and have some great opportunities for more people to join us – you’ll read more about that and how you can nominate an organization to take part on page 28.
It’s been a real pleasure and privilege to welcome the vast majority of our sponsors back for 2025. We’re very proud that so many of our partners renew with us year on year and we couldn’t be more grateful for this. We’re also welcoming some new organisations into the Team BRIT family and I look forward to seeing them trackside or at our networking events in the coming months.
Thank you to everyone who continues to make this journey possible – let’s get racing.
IN THIS ISSUE:
A DREAM TEST IN THE ALGARVE
February can only mean one thing – winter testing. We headed out to Portugal for a dedicated two days of winter testing.
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AUTISTIC SUPER TEAM
For the first time, 2025 will see us field a driver pairing consisting of two drivers with autism.
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UNVEILING OUR CARS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
We headed over to the Leadenhall Building to say hello to our sponsors and guests and to showcase our cars for 2025.
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PARENTING A RISING STAR
Caleb McDuff is our first ever Deaf driver. He’s been karting since he was six, and by his side throughout has been his dad, Ian...
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DRIVER PREP FOR AN EPIC SEASON
The clock is counting down for the start of the season, and everyone in the team is busily getting ready for round 1 and beyond.
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DRIVER
LINEUP OUR 2025
We’re incredibly excited to confirm our 2025 driver line up. Turn over for this year’s driver pairings and to hear more about their individual hopes for the season.
2025 will see us competing in the Britcar Endurance Championship, beginning in April.
The championship, which is an amalgamation of last year’s British Endurance Championship and Britcar Trophy, will include six competitor classes and feature a mixture of one 90-minute or two 45-minute races across eight single day meetings – all of which will take place at major UK circuits.
We’ll be fielding three cars – two McLaren 570S GT4s and our BMW M240i, with six drivers pairing up once again.
The team’s race crew will be headed up by Engineering Director Al Locke. Al, and his full-time mechanics, JJ Spencer, Jack Webber and Nathan Wooldridge will lead each race weekend’s efforts in the paddock, bolstered by a team of part time specialist race mechanics.
Team Principal Mike Scudamore said: “It’s really exciting to confirm this year’s driver line up. Our ‘class of 2025’ are a fantastic group of talented drivers, each at different points in their racing careers.
“It’s great to see some of our drivers moving up in their racing to more powerful cars, and also to create such a tight knit network of drivers, all really passionate about supporting each other.
“The new Britcar Endurance Championship offers different classes of racing, so our pairings will enter 2 different classes, one for the McLarens and one for the BMW. Every race weekend will see the entire team together in the same place, which is a great way for us to share learning, and to help every driver with their development.”
#68 McLAREN 570S GT4
AARON MORGAN FROM BASINGSTOKE
34-year-old Aaron is a paraplegic following a motocross accident at the age of 15. This will be his 6 th year of racing with the team, having started his Team BRIT journey in an Aston Martin V8 Vantage in the Britcar Endurance Championship, before moving on to driving our McLaren in the British GT Championship.
Aaron says: ““I am absolutely buzzing about the season ahead and cannot wait to get started. Every winter feels very long when racing stops, and I’ve been doing all I can to stay race fit. That’s meant time in the gym, alongside studying tracks, footage from my previous races, and time on the sim.
“Last year was such a positive experience, teaming up with Paul and securing some really impressive race results. We know we learned an awful lot, we improved so much, building on our own skills and confidence, and have so much to give this year.”
PAUL FULLICK FROM FAREHAM
43-year-old Paul is a lower leg amputee following a motorbike accident. This will be his 4th year of racing with the team and his second in a GT4. He began his Team BRIT journey in the BMW M240i before moving up to the McLaren last year. He’s also taken on an additional role as Business Development Manager, and coaches our less experienced drivers.
Paul said: “I feel really proud to have been selected to drive for the team again this year. It’s a real passion of mine, and the team is like a family. My driving has gotten stronger and stronger with every season and after a mixed, but positive season last year, I know we can be incredibly competitive this year and push for a championship win.”
McLAREN 570S GT4 #TBC BMW M240i
NOAH COSBY FROM TOWCESTER
20-year-old Noah is a paraplegic following a motocross accident. This will be his 3rd year of racing with the team and his first in a GT4. He began his time with us racing a Citroen C1 in the C1 Championship before moving on to driving our BMW M240i. He had one race in the McLaren last year and is now set for a full season of GT4 racing.
Noah says: “I sill can’t quite believe that I’m about to take on a full season of racing in a GT4 racing car. Getting behind the wheel of the McLaren for one race at the end of the season last year was a dream come true. I’m so glad that I proved myself and that the team have the belief in me to name me as a GT4 driver for this year.”
CALEB MCDUFF FROM PONTYPOOL
17-year-old Caleb is the UK’s only male Deaf racing driver. This will be his 2nd year of racing with the team and his first in a GT4. Last year, he was driving the BMW 1 Series, but finished the season in the more powerful BMW M240i. Now, he’s rocketed forward to the McLaren GT4.
Caleb says: “2024 was crazy, and a year I’ll never forget. I learned so much from the Team BRIT crew and drivers and have got more and more confident with every round. Now – having the chance to represent the team as a GT4 driver is just incredible and I can’t believe it’s happening so quickly.”
ASHA SILVA FROM BARTON SEAGRAVE
41-year-old Asha was diagnosed with adult autism and ADHD. This will be her 3rd year of racing with the team. She teamed up with Noah Cosby in her first year of racing with the team, driving the Citroen C1. She then went on to drive the BMW M240i, a car she’ll return to this year.
Asha said: “I am so excited to get back on track this year. Last year was a real learning curve, driving the BMW M240i was brilliant and such a jump up from driving a Citroen C1 the year before. I really took to it and quickly adapted to driving a much more powerful car. My racing has improved massively and I know I can make further improvements this year.
BOBBY TRUNDLEY FROM WOKINGHAM
25-year-old Bobby was diagnosed with severe autism as a child. He is a former national karting champion and has been part of Team BRIT since 2019, racing in both an Aston Martin and McLaren GT4. Being one of the longest-serving members of the Team BRIT, he has huge experience to share with Asha this year.
Bobby says: “I cannot wait to get back to having a full season with the team this year. Team BRIT is like a family to me and it’s the best feeling knowing that we have a full year of racing ahead.
“It’s exciting to be pairing up with Asha, who I’ve never driven with before. I’ve been watching her progress and she’s clearly a natural who has got quicker on the track with every race. Our autism means that whilst we face similar challenges, we also share some key talents which we bring to racing.”
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Both our organisations share the passion and pride that go with working as a team towards a common goal. We look forward to being part of Team BRIT’s continued success.
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IN STYLE
We can’t wait to welcome fans, guests and sponsors to our races this season. We’re offering official Team BRIT partners a selection of premium events, giving you access to the best possible experience in the most exclusive venues across The Britcar Endurance Championship.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All Team BRIT hospitality packages include the following as standard:
• Unbeatable venue locations with views of the circuit
• Parking a short walk from the suite
• A knowledgeable team host
• VIP accreditation and lanyard
• Shared race day programmes if published
• Guided tours of the pits and paddock
• Chances to meet the drivers with Q&A
• Team BRIT simulator
• Breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea
• Cash bar Team Principal Mike Scudamore said: “Raceday hospitality is a great day out for friends, family, clients and employees, in relaxed settings with stunning circuit views, whatever the weather!
“There is plenty to keep everyone entertained whether you are 8 or 80. The highlight for me is showing the guests around the garage and explaining how our hand controls work, which allow our drivers to compete with able bodied competitors.
“Due to it being a full day experience there is no rush to arrive at a certain time or expectation to stay, just come when works for you. A relaxed environment always leads to more productive networking too. A compliance-friendly price point also ensures maximum chances of guest acceptance and attendance. I look forward to welcoming you trackside this season.”
For more information and to book, email mike@teambrit.co.uk.
HOSPITALITY OPTIONS 2025
Goddards Hospitality Fogarty Moss Centre
A DREAM TEST IN THE ALGARVE
February can only mean one thing –winter testing. For the 5 th year, we headed out to Portimão in Portugal for a dedicated two days of winter testing at the Autodromo Internacionale do Algarve.
Our truck was fully laden with 2 McLarens and everything our crew needs to run a race garage, before taking on the 1500 mile journey over to Portugal.
This year’s McLaren drivers, Aaron Morgan, Paul Fullick, Noah Cosby and Caleb McDuff took the opportunity for 2 days of largely uninterrupted track time, on what is a quiet test on an undulating, challenging track, giving them the perfect chance to hone their racing skills before the start of the season.
Driver Coach Michael Broadhurst joined us to provide top-level coaching and feedback to each driver, spending one-on-one time, analysing the data and footage from their laps and finding every possible way to take valuable seconds off each lap.
VIEW FROM THE DATA DESK
Engineering Director Al Locke led the team’s efforts in the Algarve, managing his crew, headed up by number 1 Mechanic, JJ Spencer.
Al said: “Winter testing has been really good for us this year. Of all the years we’ve headed out to the Algarve, this has been the most productive and least challenging in terms of technical issues. Motorsport is hugely unpredictable, so you never know what you’re going to face and
when plans can be de-railed, but this time, I’m really pleased to say that everything went really smoothly and we took huge amounts from our time there.
“Testing gives us the opportunity to iron out any reliability issues with the cars and to hone in on the performance, it also lets us carry out race simulations, so drivers can go through key elements, from driver changes to pit stops.
“Coming to Portugal gives us the opportunity to test in conditions that will be much closer in February to those we’ll be racing in May or June. We get a decent track temperature, so all in all, a good frame of reference for the cars and the drivers. It’s important to train as you mean to race.
“We collated a massive amount of data – I’m using the data station throughout each test day to visualize what we’re getting from the car. Video data tells us a lot about what the driver is doing at specific points on the track and data from the car- both the real-time telemetry and the postsession log analysis - tells us about any issues with reliability, or areas for improvement with setup and performance.
“It helps us flag where things could be starting to fail and highlight any missed opportunities where we could be doing things better. We also monitor the circuit timing systems, for real time feedback on drivers pace, and the weather radar - so we’re ready with tyre and setup changes when needed.
“We saw great progress from every driver, particularly from Caleb, who had never driven the McLaren before. After some understandable nerves, he got quicker and quicker, visibly growing in confidence and taking in every point of advice shared by Michael and the rest of the team.”
KEY FACTS:
448 LAPS COMPLETED
2,086 KM COVERED
1.34TB DATA GENERATED
PAUL TRADES IN HIS McLAREN FOR A TUK TUK IN EPIC CHARITY ADVENTURE
GT4 driver Paul Fullick has swapped his McLaren for a Tuk Tuk in an epic adventure across India to raise money for charity.
In January, Paul travelled to India to take part in the Rickshaw Run, a twice-yearly event which sees teams from across the world taking on either the south to north-west, or north-west to south route, covering more than 3,000km in a tuk tuk, also known as an auto-rickshaw.
Paul and his teammates Gordon and Joao arrived in Jaisalmer, known as the ‘Golden City’ in the north west state of Rajasthan with 69 other teams, to meet their tuk tuk or rickshaw for the first time. There is a starting point, a mid-way meet up, and an end date and location, but apart from that, all the teams were on their own.
After completing the event in the time allowed and reaching the finish point at Fort Kochi, Paul and his teammates raised almost £2,000 for the Hambo Foundation, which inspires and supports young people seriously injured through sport. Paul’s fellow Team BRIT drivers Noah Cosby and Aaron Morgan have both benefitted from their brilliant support and services.
Paul explains: “I like a challenge, I like doing things on wheels, and I like supporting charity – that’s why the Rickshaw Run was a no-brainer for me!
“We faced challenge after challenge – many of which were unique to our team. We had to fit my wheelchair into the tuk tuk – something we managed by strapping the wheels to the roof and the base in between the 2 back seat passengers. The tuk tuk also has its brake powered by the right pedal, and without a right foot, using this isn’t easy! But we overcame and we all took our turns in navigating the diverse terrain we faced. I also had to contend with 2 weeks of ‘Delhi belly’ with what can only be described as ‘basic’ and non-wheelchair friendly facilities! But…..it was incredible.
“Without doubt, the highlight of the trip was meeting so many amazing people. They were just so welcoming and day after day we would be invited by strangers to join them in their family homes so they could cook for us. Driving along in an open-sided vehicle, we would have countless drivers on mopeds, in trucks, or walking, giving us high fives as we moved, asking us what we were doing, where we were from, and stopping us for selfies.
“I’m so proud that we raised almost £2000 for the Hambo Foundation, which I know will be put to such great use in helping people facing adversity.
“A massive thank you to everyone who supported us on our journey and for everyone who donated. Now to plan the next adventure...”
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OUR VERY OWN AUTISTIC SUPER TEAM
For the first time, 2025 will see us field a driver pairing consisting of two drivers with autism.
Bobby Trundley and Asha Silva will pair up in the BMW M240i, bringing together their unique personal and racing histories together to form an autistic super team.
WHAT IS AUTISM?
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave.
More than one in 100 people are autistic and there are at least 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK.
Autism influences how people experience and interact with the world. It is a lifelong neurodivergence and disability.
The National Autistic Society describes being autistic as meaning you may feel things and react to them differently to non-autistic people. You may find socialising confusing or tiring, and you may become overwhelmed in loud or busy places. You may have intense interests, prefer order and routine, and use repeated movements or actions to calm yourself or express joy.
BOBBY
“What’s really important is that we both think our autism makes us even stronger on the track. For us both, the hyper focus and almost obsessiveness we have, mean we’ll know more about the track we’re racing on than most other people, and we’ll have memorised and studied every little part.
“The testing sessions we’ve had so far have gone well, the car is an absolute beast and we’re going to give it everything to get a championship podium.”
“The car is an absolute beast and we’re going to give it everything.”
ASHA
“It’s going to be a really interesting season. I’ve known Bob for a while now, but haven’t ever shared a racing seat with him, so I’m really excited.
“He’s one of the most, if not THE most experienced driver in the team, so although I know I have a lot to prove to keep at his pace, I’m also grateful for the support and learning he’ll share with me. He’s been racing since he was 10, so has years of experience to share which I’m really excited about.
“I’m really looking forward to pairing up with Asha. We’ve never driven together before, but I’ve watched her over the past couple of seasons and she’s a clearly talented and up and coming driver.
“Working with someone who also has autism will be really interesting. In such a wide spectrum disorder, rarely do people with the same condition experience it in the same way, but I know from speaking with Asha that there are some ways we deal with things, and things we find difficult that are similar.
“Bob and I have the same neurological condition but he was diagnosed as a very young child, and classed as having severe autism, whereas I was diagnosed fairly recently in my late 30s. That means we have really different experiences, but we’re also alike in many ways.
“I’ve really enjoyed flying the flag for autism awareness since joining the team, and I hope that by pairing up, Bob and I can really demonstrate the strengths and amazing abilities that can come with being neurodiverse. Let’s get racing!”
DRIVER TRAINING WITH A DIFFERENCE AS THE TEAM HITS THE ICE!
It was team building and training with a difference in January as three of our drivers headed over to the French Alps for a race like no other, thanks to the generosity of a team sponsor.
Drivers Bobby Trundley, Aaron Morgan and Paul Fullick travelled to Serre Chevalier to compete in the 12th Ice Kart Trophy, hosted by RD Events. The trip was possible thanks to Absolute Mobility, a provider of accessible bathrooms, who kitted out our Sussexbased HQ with top of the range accessible facilities last year.
Engineering Director Al Locke also went along to fit hand controls to our kart and provide tech support, and Adam Deans from our linked charity, KartForce made up the final member of our race team.
The event saw 15 teams from 7 countries going head to head in 3 x 60 minute kart races on a custom-made ice track. The drivers were able to take part in practise before the race, and a qualifying session set the order for the grid in race 1, held on Saturday 18th January.
The team qualified P14 for race 1, then fought back for a P8 finish. In race 2 we qualified P7, dropped back to P15 after a rough first lap, then finished in P8 once again. In race 2, we had a tough battle and finished P12, before finishing P8 in race 3.
Aside from the racing, the drivers were also pushed well and truly out of their comfort zones, with a ride on a giant zipline, starting at an altitude of 2491m, and descending 1,100m into the Ecrins National Park.
Al Locke explains: “We had a fantastic time in France and can’t thank Darren and the Absolute Mobility team enough for making this happen for us. As well as a brilliant team building exercise, driving on ice gave the team really valuable practice on low grip surface, something that is hard to train for on UK race circuits. This teaches the drivers to be comfortable in a sliding car, to sense oversteer and understeer, and to correct for it using throttle, steering, and braking.
“Ice karting isn’t easy, and the drivers quickly found out that their prowess on a standard track didn’t translate quite so easily onto the ice. That said, they learned really fast and we put in some impressive performances to climb back up the grid after some competitive challenges.
“Being able to offer the drivers some real once-in-alifetime opportunities like the mountain zipline was also incredible. It was a weekend we won’t forget!”
WELCOME TO THE TEAM!
We’ve recently welcomed two new team members, each playing key roles in the day to day running of our team.
Let’s get to know our newest recruits.
LOUIE HARRISON
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Louie, who is from Dorking in Surrey joined us in January.
He is responsible for the day to day management of our social media accounts, covering Facebook, Instagram and Tik Tok. Louie’s job is to keep our fans and communities updated, whilst also developing creative ideas and campaigns to drive engagement and spread the word about our team.
Louie left Oxford Brookes University in 2023, having obtained a degree in marketing. He then began working for a hospitality and events agency, assisting the company’s expansion into new areas and re-vamping their digital presence. He then went on to work with Praga Cars to refresh their social media activity.
Louie says: “I’ve always had a passion for anything fast on four wheels, so it was inevitable for me to want to pursue a career in the automotive industry. Working with Praga, I became aware of Team BRIT and the amazing things the team does in the world of racing. Team BRIT is such a force for good in the world of motorsport and disability inclusion, inspiring incredible, positive change. The mission of Team BRIT resonated with me, and the opportunity to contribute by sharing this with the social media world made me want to join the team.
“Working in social media, I’ve been helping to connect the amazing things Team BRIT drivers and crew do every day with the wider world. Seeing firsthand the impact the team has in inspiring individuals with disabilities to chase their dreams has been incredible. I’ve loved every minute so far, and I’m looking forward to a successful 2025 season!”
NATHAN WOOLDRIDGE
FULL TIME MECHANIC
Nathan, who is from Redhill, worked with us as part of our race crew in 2024 and joined us full time in January.
Before joining the team, Nathan worked for BMW as a mechanic, having completed an apprenticeship with them after leaving college.
Nathan says: “I was really keen to work with the team because of its mission to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in competitive motorsport. This is so inspiring and demonstrates that limitations can be overcome..
“So far, I’ve absolutely loved it - What a time to be alive!”
A RISING PARENTING RACING STAR
17-year-old Caleb McDuff is the newest member of the team and our first ever Deaf driver. He’s been karting since he was six, and by his side throughout has been his dad, Ian.
We caught up with Ian to learn more about Caleb’s diagnosis as a very small child, the impact it had on Ian and what it’s been like watching Caleb’s racing journey so far.
When did you know that Caleb was Deaf?
“When he was 9 months old, we noticed that Caleb was getting fluid in the ear and having infections. At the time, the doctor said it was ‘glue ear’ and that it would go away on its own, but he’d be given antibiotics.
When he was two, a health visitor asked us if we had any concerns about his hearing. Until then, we hadn’t been worried.
We went for his first hospital appointment and he failed his hearing test. They told us it was because of the glue ear, and that they’d fit gromits and it would be better in a couple of months.
He then had a post-surgery appointment and his mum rang me in tears saying she’d been told he was Deaf.
We then went to the second test to confirm it. He was sat on my lap, and I could hear the noises they were making, but he wasn’t responding. I just broke down and it really hit me.
Even then I was still in disbelief. A few weeks before, I knew I’d dropped loose change on the floor and he turned round. The doctor explained he would have been responding to the vibrations in the floor, not the sounds
Now, when you look at his racing, this actually gives him an advantage as he feels the car more than others do.
The school I went to as a child had a unit for children with hearing impairments – this would end up to be Caleb’s school. That made his diagnosis harder for me to deal with at first.
When I was there in the 80s, all of the children in that unit from age 4-11 were all in one class and didn’t interact with any others. I was convinced he was heading for that road of isolation. Back then, the implants were big boxes with lots of wires. Luckily they’re nothing like that now and I was 30 years behind.
Caleb was given hearing aids, and me, his mum and his grandparents started learning British Sign Language with him. When he was four he was fitted with cochlear implants.”
What are your memories of Caleb hearing properly for the first time with this implants?
“The surgery is carried out, but they then wait around a month before they switch the implants on. Turning them on is usually a big deal, the doctors and nurses make a big thing of it and film the patient’s reaction.
Caleb just whipped them straight off and put his hands over the site of the surgery, he didn’t want to know. I think it’s because it’s not like how we hear. For him, that initial switch on would have been like electrical pulses, more of a feeling than a sound. Over time, his brain has learned to interpret that feeling as sound.
We used to give him bribes to encourage him to turn them on. Even now, he still likes his time without them. First thing in the morning, he’ll often sit for an hour or 2 without them.”
Did you think that sport was likely to be part of Caleb’s future?
“When he had the implants, the specialist said he can’t do football, rugby or anything involving contact because of the risk of damage to the implants and to him.
I knew I wanted him to do something, and I did a bit of go karting for fun. I researched online and found a Deaf racing driver in the US called Kris Martin. He replied and we’ve stayed in touch, so that inspired me to look into motorsport for Caleb.
We started competing when he was 6 and quickly saw how fast some of the other kids were.
where he can get faster. He understands the value of race data.
It was great in Portugal for testing with Noah, they’re similar in pace and they’re learning off each other. Caleb enjoys that, and being able to compare.
We’ve worked with a lot of teams and they’ve been very hit and miss with what Caleb needed in terms of his Deafness.
With Team BRIT, it’s very different. Everyone has their own story, their own needs, and everyone understands each others’ needs. He’s really excelled a lot and his confidence has shot up. You can see this in his driving, and also off the track.”
“With Team BRIT, it’s very different. Everyone has their own story, their own needs, and everyone understands each others’ needs.”
He competed in Bambinos when he was 6, then we got involved with the Zip Kart Team from age 8. He went on to race in cadets and after a couple of months he started coming up in the finish positions, then getting top 10s, then podiums. He then won some local championships.
He was definitely really into it from the start, but he didn’t realise how much work you have to put in long term.
Caleb just wanted to rock up, jump in a kart, win it, and go. He didn’t realise he had so many other commitments.”
How much development and progress have you seen in Caleb?
“When he met the right people with the right information, he started seeing results on track
Especially since being with Team BRIT, he’s really come on.
Even back in the juniors, he’d finish in the car, then get straight in out motorhome to play on the Playstation. Now, he’ll be out of the car and looking for Mikey [Broadhurst] to ask how he can make up time.
Whereas before he would think he’d done a perfect job on track, he’s now asking Mikey where he’s losing time, and
How do you support and manage a teenager’s F1 dreams?
“Caleb has always said he’s gonna be in F1.
I’ve never told him he has no chance, because you never know. The old saying is right - aim for the stars and you might hit the moon.
He’s only 17 and he’s already driving a McLaren, 2 years ago I would never have thought this would be happening.
He works for me now as an apprentice in mechanics. He has his heart set on being in motorsport in one way or another, but he now also has his bread and butter – a trade.”
What are your predictions for Caleb’s racing future?
“At the moment, his pace is good, and he’s looking good on the track.
We never know how we’ll be with sponsors and backing, and motorsport is so dependent on money, but we’re in a good place for this year.”
How did it feel to be in the passenger seat of the McLaren next to Caleb out in Portugal?
“I’ve been working with Caleb now for the last 10 years, but I’ve never been in the seat next to him. It was just absolutely unbelievable.
I’ve always been on the sidelines watching, I’ve seen videos, but I’ve never been sat next to him. There was me, holding on so tight, and I look over, he was just so calm and so in control. So cool. I’m so proud of him. It was just unbelievable.”
UNVEILING OUR CARS IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Each year, we’re lucky to be invited to hold a season launch event at the home of our title sponsor, Brit Insurance.
This year was no different, and on Wednesday 19th March, we headed over to the Leadenhall Building in the banking district of the city, to say hello to our sponsors and guests and to showcase our cars in this busy hub of the capital.
Our drivers came together in the morning to meet with sponsors and supporters on the 39th floor of the impressive building.
We then headed out to the Lloyds of London building, just over the road from the Leadenhall, to unveil our cars in front of the city crowds.
All six 2025 drivers spent time chatting to members of the public who were keen to learn more about the team, our cars and our tech, and to get an in-person look at our stunning new 2025 livery.
When the cars were packed up for their journey back to base, our drivers headed over to the London base of sponsor Motability for a meet and greet with staff.
“It’s a special tradition to hold a season kickoff event with Brit Insurance each year.”
Team Principal Mike Scudamore explains: “It’s a really special tradition of ours to hold a season kick-off event with Brit Insurance each year. They’re an integral part of our team, we simply wouldn’t be here without them, so to be able to showcase our cars to their staff, colleagues and partners ahead of the racing season each year, is really special.
“I still vividly remember meeting with the Brit team in their impressive offices in the Leadenhall Building 9 years ago when we visited them to pitch the idea of a partnership. That day changed the course of our team’s history and we’ll never be able to thank them enough.
“Parking the cars outside the iconic Lloyds of London building is a real privilege and we always get such great attention from the city workers on their lunch break who get quite shocked to see a pair of racing cars and a team of drivers set up outside their workplace.
“As always, we were really proud to receive such a warm and positive welcome from everyone we spoke to, and to answer so many questions about who we are and what we do.
“This is a great way to get the excitement levels up pre racing, and we can’t wait to showcase our drivers and cars on the race track again this season.”
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All the products below are available via the Team BRIT website.
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SPONSOR FOCUS: A DECADE OF TEAM SUPPORT
These are the kinds of anniversaries that mean so much to us. 2025 marks 10 years since we began receiving support from Corbeau seats.
Corbeau Seats Ltd was the very first motorsport seat manufacturer in the world.
The original ‘Corbeau Equip’ was launched back in 1963 by its original owner, Colin Folwell. Colin found that the standard/original road seats in his race car did not offer the support or protection that was required for the tremendous speeds that race cars could produce at the time. He went on to develop the first ever race car seats at the Corbeau HQ in St Leonards-OnSea, East Sussex.
Fast forward to 2025 and 62 years on, they are still manufacturing a range of seats for motorsports, including Ultima harnesses. In 1992, they became the first British manufacturer to acquire FIA homologation on their motorsport seats.
Managing Director Vic Lee tells us more about the business and why he decided to get behind our Team 10 years ago. Why Team BRIT?
“Back in 2015 I was visiting Headley Court, which at the time was the national rehabilitation centre for injured military troops. At that point, Team BRIT was focused solely on working with drivers who had been injured during their time in Service, and patients receiving care at Headley Court, were often introduced to the team and to its linked charity, KartForce, as a means of supporting their recovery.
“I was really inspired by what I saw at Headley Court and knew I wanted to do something to give back and support projects like Team BRIT, which give people a second chance at life.
“My background is in engineering, that will always be my profession, and I was really impressed by the solutions the team had come up with to enable drivers to overcome the challenges they faced.
“We’ve supported other teams and drivers working with disabilities such as the Race to Recovery and Nicholas Hamilton.”
What makes Corbeau seats so unique?
“We provide racing seats across a number of categories with a focus on GT and saloon cars. We also supply the beaded inserts for seats in Formula cars. All our seats and belts are homologated and have a life of between 5 and 10 years. They are all checked during scrutineering at every race meeting and undertake strict testing by the regulatory authorities. We’re really proud to exceed every minimum standard.
“We’ve had a great start to 2025 already. A typical year sees peaks and troughs in and around different disciplines, with circuit racing and rallying demand dominating the early part of the year, before demand shifts to show cars, drifting and other disciplines.
“We’ve also seen growth in demand from a new GT3 and GT4 historic series, as even if you’re racing an older car, certain key safety elements such as seats and belts must meet current regulations.
“To help them get ready for 2025, we’ve provided the very latest, super lightweight carbon fibre seats and 5-point harnesses to Team BRIT. It’s been great seeing them in the cars with this season’s livery. We wish them all the very best for the season ahead and look forward to seeing their progress once again this year.”
INTRODUCING TB TRACK & ROAD –RACE-PROVEN PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR CAR
Imagine having a championship-winning race team fine-tune your very own track or road car. Now you can, with the launch of TB Track and Road.
For the first time, we’re offering our elite engineering, servicing, and tuning expertise to private customers and race teams alike - delivering the same precision, performance, and reliability that fuel our success on the track.
EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST
Based at our headquarters in north of Worthing, West Sussex, TB Track and Road is led by our Engineering Director, Al Locke. With years of race-winning experience, our team is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of your vehicle.
Our Services Include:
• Engine Mapping – Maximise power and efficiency
• Gearbox Tuning – Optimise shifts for peak performance
• Track Setup – Precision handling for the circuit
• Servicing & Repairs – Comprehensive maintenance for all vehicles
• Tyre Replacement – Grip, safety, and speed, all in one
• Wheel Alignment – Fine-tuned for optimal stability and control
Our mechanics use cutting-edge equipment and bring years of motorsport expertise to every job. Whether you need fine-tuning for your track or race car, performance upgrades for your road car, or expert servicing and repairs, TB Track and Road is your ultimate partner in automotive excellence.
A NEW STANDARD IN PERFORMANCE UPGRADES
We’re not just another garage—we’re a race team first and foremost, and that means every car we work on receives the same level of attention to detail and professionalism as our competition fleet. Having already worked with private customers, we know how to deliver exceptional results—and now we’re bringing this expertise to an even wider audience.
Our dedicated website is launching soon, complete with an integrated registration checker to estimate the performance gains you can expect from our engine and gearbox tuning services.
Al Locke, Engineering Director, says:
“This is an incredibly exciting step for us. Our race team’s expertise is second to none, and we’re thrilled to now offer these services to road and track car owners. Every vehicle we touch is treated with the same passion and precision as our racing fleet, ensuring the very best results for our customers.”
To learn more or request an estimate, email al@teambrit.co.uk.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMME – TEAM BRIT ‘BEHIND THE SCENES’
One of the best bits of our work, is engaging with communities and inspiring others with our story. That’s why we’re growing our community engagement programme this year, by welcoming more community groups to our HQ for Team BRIT ‘BTS’ visits.
BTS visits are typically 2 hours in length and take place at our HQ and workshop in Washington, near Pulborough, West Sussex. Each visit can be bespoke to every group, but tends to consist of:
• An intro to the team and our tech
• A Q&A session with a Team BRIT driver/s
• A tour of the HQ
• ‘Hands on’ experiences using our Blazepod reaction timers, Vesaro racing simulator and ‘pit stop challenge’
The BTS visits are aimed at charities, schools, disability groups and non-profits who would benefit from learning more about our work and hearing about our drivers, our technology and our wider story.
If you know a group or organisation that could be interested in taking part, please email info@teambrit.co.uk
2025 BTS DATES:
• Friday 20 th June
• Tuesday 9 th September
ANJI SET TO TAKE ON THE LONDON MARATHON IN EPIC ENDURANCE FEAT
Team BRIT Ambassador Anji SilvaVadgama is set to take on a massive personal challenge as she competes in the London Marathon this year.
Anji has multiple sclerosis and is a former Team BRIT driver. She stopped driving due to medical reasons, but is still a huge part of the Team BRIT family, not least because her wife, Asha is now a team driver!
Anji is always flying the Team BRIT flag, supporting Asha and the rest of the team in every way she can, and representing us at events.
Now, we’re getting behind Anji as she takes on the incredible personal challenge of walking the entire London Marathon using her rollator walking aid, all to support the charity MS-UK. Her rollator was kindly supplied by Assist Mobility. She’ll be joined by close friends Darren and Nicky who will be supporting her all the way round. Darren and Nicky will also be creating a mini-documentary on her efforts through their company, Scruffy Bear Media.
Anji explains: “The charity approached me a couple of years ago with the offer of a place, but at the time I said I wasn’t in the right shape with my symptoms, so I said, let’s try for 2025. 2025 has arrived and here we are!
“I decided to go for it as I really wanted to help the charity with their research and all the great work they do to support people like me with MS.
“I’ve never done anything like this before, but I’m training hard. I do a couple of sessions a week on my treadmill at home and then at the weekend I do a much longer walk outdoors on my rollator. It’s not going too badly, there are good days and bad days, but we soldier on. I also took part in the Kettering Half Marathon in March which was a huge challenge but one I’m really proud to have completed.
“Right now, I think I’m looking at it taking around 9 hours to complete, but we will complete it –determination is key.”
You can support Anji in her fundraising efforts by donating here: https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ anji-sv
SHD COMPOSITES: PORTIMÃO 2025AN EXPERIENCE THEY’LL NEVER FORGET
“It’s all about the team for us – you can do anything if you have the right team.”
Team sponsors SHD Composite Materials Ltd (SHD Composites), have supported us since 2019. This year, Managing Directors Helen and Steve Doughty joined the team in Portimão for winter testing to spend some behind-the-scenes time with the drivers and crew.
The Sleaford-based firm manufactures and develops advanced composite prepreg materials, supplying to industry-leading manufacturers on a global basis.
They’re involved in incredible projects across a wide range of industries and were part of the successful Bloodhound Land Speed Record attempt in 2019, which is what led to their introduction to Team BRIT.
Helen tells us why they knew they wanted to get involved after attending a launch event:
“We came along to one of the season launch events in London after being introduced by a colleague that also worked on the world land speed challenge project. I remember meeting Bobby and Dave Player, and hearing stories from all the drivers. Seeing the impact that Team BRIT had on them and the whole ethos of the team was so inspiring to see, and we were very happy to support.
“It’s not a formal, corporate experience, but Steve and I like that – it’s more like a friendship and everyone was so willing to be inclusive of us. We could really see how united the team is and what a strong rapport there is – to let other people be a part of that is really special.
“We got a deeper understanding of everything. Everything was so smooth and calm, everyone has each other’s backs. It was great. It also helped us put things in perspective. We run a family-owned business and often get caught up in work. It reminded us about what else is out there.”
“We began supporting former driver Luke Pound, and more recently we have become personal sponsors of Paul Fullick.
“Being a personal sponsor brings a new element to the partnerships, you really connect with the individual and know what a difference the help makes.”
Helen and Steve joined us in Portugal for the first time this year. They stayed at the race track resort with members of the team, joining us all for dinner each night, then spent time with us in the garage on each day of testing. Helen explains why this was such a powerful and unique experience:
“We’re lucky to have a very busy business, so work often gets in the way of us trying to get to team events or races. This year, we committed to coming to Portugal, booked our flights really early – even earlier than the team did! So we knew we would make it happen and it would be a great way to start the year, being involved from the outset.
“It was just the most incredible experience. Meeting the whole team and spending so much time with everyone was wonderful.
We were delighted to surprise Helen and Steve with the offer of hot laps in the McLaren which they eagerly accepted. Helen tells us what this was like:
“Being taken out in the McLaren was just the icing on the cake. It was absolutely awesome and I could not stop grinning. I think I lost at least half a day at work showing people the videos when I got back.
I loved every second of it and felt 200% safe with Aaron driving. It’s also made us want to increase our support of the team this year.”
What’s in store for SHD Composites for the rest of 2025?
“We’re focusing on continuing to grow without losing our family ethos. We want to maintain this as we grow into new markets – staying true to our roots is really important to us.
“We’re lucky that a lot of the R&D projects we work on are so much fun, so there’s lots to be excited about this year.
“We often look back and think “it was supposed to be 10 of us and the dog!” Now we have bases in the UK, Slovenia and 2 in the USA. To us, it’s all about the team, we have amazing people at all of our sites. I think that’s why we resonate with Team BRIT so well – you can do anything if you have the right team.”
Find out more about SHD Composites at www.shdcomposites.com
DRIVERS PREP FOR THE 2025 SEASON
The 2025 racing season is upon us, and everyone in the team has been busily getting ready for round 1 and beyond. But how do our drivers prep for the excitement and challenge of the season ahead? We asked them all to give us an insight into what they’ve been focusing on to get race prepped.
AARON MORGAN
Keeping race sharp on my simulator – I’ve been spending more time over the past year on my simulator to keep my mind race sharp. I find it really helps with lines, braking points and learning new tracks. Over the winter I have been testing myself by getting a fast lap time, having a 15 minute break and then seeing how fast I can get back to my fast lap pace.
Staying in physical shape in the gym - Coming into this winter I was happy with where my strength was, so this winter has been about focusing on cardiovascular training, using the arms of the assault bike. I’ve been doing intervals of 30 seconds on and 1 minute off. My aim is to reduce my heart rate when driving the car to give me more capacity to focus on the mental side of the driving.
Improving my reaction times using my blazepods – I’ve been practicing with my blaze pods regularly to improve my reaction times. This will have a knock on effect of improving my ability to react to the start lights, quickly correct the car when it steps out on me/oversteers, and react to the actions of other cars on the track.
Very busy working - Racing is not my full time job, and I’ve been working very hard in my solutions specialist role at CDW.
PAUL FULLICK
Pre-season preparation for me is the normal stuff, gym routine, sim training, data… the thing I value most though, is assigning blocks of time for race prep. This structure allows me to block off time that can’t be interrupted by anything else and keeps me on track whilst building up to each race.
ASHA SILVA
For me, it’s about keeping both my mind and body fit.
I take part in karate regularly which keeps me strong. I’m also regularly on the sim to keep my muscle memory in tact for learning the tracks.
BOBBY TRUNDLEY
While in the off season, I keep up my regular gym sessions, as you can’t stop this over the winter. I also use my racing sim to keep my reflexes up where they need to be, and also to improve my racecraft once on the real circuit.
Also, working as a delivery driver means I can keep strong by lifting heavy items and running up and down flights of stairs!
NOAH COSBY
For the coming race season, I like to prepare by always keeping fit and going to the gym regularly, so that I can be ready and able, especially in such long endurance races.
Being fit really helps this, you get less tired within the race, and you can focus on your driving without having to worry about getting fatigued. That would ultimately lead to mistakes that could possibly lose you the race.
I also like to prepare by keeping my eye in with all the tracks on the simulator. Doing this means that I can stay familiar with these tracks, so that when I come back to race them in person, I’m already in a comfortable state.
Finally, something else I like to do, is watch over all my data and footage from the race season before, so that I can make sure I understand what mistakes I was making in the car and how I can capitalize on them this year by making sure I don’t repeat any. Getting rid of bad habits.
CALEB MCDUFF
Race season is always a whirlwind of competition, travel and PR commitments, leaving little time for anything else. That’s why the off-season is a welcome change of pace – a chance to unwind and spend quality time with friends and family, plus take a few wellearned weekend getaways.
However, staying in peak condition remains a priority. Maintaining fitness is crucial for the next season, and I also focus on keeping my reflexes sharp. I spend a lot of time on the simulator, which helps with both reaction times and racecraft. Fortunately, I have a basic set up at home, allowing me to train almost every day. It’s a great way to stay sharp, learn new tracks and refine my knowledge of circuits I’ve already raced on.
MOTORSPORT MARSHALS AND TEAM BRIT COMMIT TO ENHANCING DISABILITY MOTORSPORT SAFETY
AA group of volunteer race marshals have committed to working with our team to enhance safety standards linked to disabled racing drivers.
Representatives from the South East Region of the British Motorsports Marshals Club (BMMC) visited our headquarters in West Sussex on Friday 28th March to learn more about our team, our technology and cars, and to hear about the challenges facing disabled racing drivers at UK race circuits.
After hearing the team’s history and goals, and learning more about our hand controls, the marshals were shown how the team’s wheelchair users approach driver changeovers and vehicle extraction, with a disability.
GT4 drivers Aaron Morgan and Paul Fullick demonstrated both what is required of them as competitors, but also how race marshals could help them in an emergency situation.
for the many, many hours they give up to make our races safe. We’re incredibly grateful to them for that
“Whilst it was great to share the story of the team and our technology, what was most useful was to understand the procedures in place from their perspective when a disabled driver is competing, and to hear more about their own questions or concerns on how best to support a driver with a disability.
“British motorsport is such a well-loved, well-organised sector, that leads the way in so many elements of racing. A lot of work has been undertaken in recent years to make sure that it is as inclusive and as accessible as possible, but there are some simple things we can do, in partnership with race marshals to further improve on safety standards and the experiences of disabled drivers.
Motorsport UK, the sport’s governing body, requires that disabled drivers prove they can extract themselves from a vehicle within 10 seconds in order to qualify for a race licence. Disabled drivers therefore have to submit video evidence of this as part of their licence application –something able-bodied drivers are not required to do. Aaron demonstrated how he achieves this as a paraplegic, by pulling himself out of the car and on to the floor, using his upper body strength.
Aaron and Paul then demonstrated how they have perfected driver changeovers whilst being dependent on wheelchairs, and explained how marshals could best assist them if a safety incident was to occur on track.
With many marshals keen to receive bespoke training on responding to disabled drivers during a race, and to improve the procedures in place at race circuits, we’ve committed to working with the group to share ideas and opportunities for best practice.
The team plans to work with the SE BMMC on the creation of a safety guidance video to be shared across the UK, and Team BRIT drivers have agreed to attend training sessions for marshals to provide an input on disabled racing drivers.
Paul Fullick explains, “It was really great to meet the marshals. Race marshals are hugely under-appreciated –there wouldn’t be any motorsport to take part in if it wasn’t
“There are some things that just haven’t been addressed, such as making podiums accessible – we should be able to get on the podium when we win – and making sure there’s more than one accessible toilet on a race track. The more critical issues are making sure that all marshals at every race meeting are briefed on any disabled drivers taking part, and how they can assist them should a safety incident occur.
“We’re looking forward to working with the South East BMMC on addressing some of these points, and sharing this learning and best practice right across the UK.”
Ian Bowles, Membership Co-ordinator of the SE BMMC said:
“Taking a group of BMMC SE Marshals to the Team BRIT HQ, was very informative, especially the joint discussion with team members and in particular the drivers, raising great questions and discussing ways to improve how we can work together as one in motorsport in the future.
“Working with Team BRIT will allow us to develop new and additional training, not only for the BMMC SE region, but nationally for all marshals, no matter which club they belong to.
“Disability should not be a barrier in motorsport, as Team BRIT are proving in their success and development. We’re excited to be working with them on this joint project, to ultimately benefit everyone in motorsport. We can also work together to finding funding streams to support this fantastic opportunity going forward.”
QUESTIONS FIVE
with... PR Manager LUCY SHEEHAN
We caught up with PR and Communications Manager, Lucy Sheehan, who is one ofthe longest serving members ofthe team, having joined us in 2017.
She’s responsible for anything involving communications forthe team, from securing media coverage to managing the website and overseeing social media, to writing this very ezine and liaising with sponsors.
You’ve been with the team for 8 years now – how would you describe the change in the team over that time?
Massive! When I started working with Dave, Mike and Al back in 2017, it was entirely different. I was brought in to promote the launch of the team, when it had just secured its first title sponsor – Brit Insurance. They wanted to attract as much media attention as possible about the team and its Le Mans goal, and I was so excited to be part of it. There were just 2 Fun Cup cars at the time though. To have grown to the size we are now, and to have matured and developed in so many ways is just phenomenal. It’s an incredible team to be part of.
What has been your most memorable Team BRIT moment?
I have loads and I don’t think I can stick with just one. I’m going for 3:
• Having my first ever hot laps experience on the track in Portimão, with Bobby in the McLaren. It was one of the scariest moments of my life but also completely amazing. I don’t think Bobby has every experienced anything like that either with the volume of my screaming!
• Managing a media day at Brands Hatch in 2018, when we had Damon Hill with us to test out our hand controls in our Aston Martin. We had a huge media attendance and it was amazing to be part of the excitement that was building around the team. I’d also just had my second child so brought along a very small baby with me!
• Seeing our new HQ in West Sussex for the first time. I was completely blown away by the size and scale, and the incredible job Al had done at creating the most immaculate, bespoke home for our team.
Why do you think media are still so interested in the team?
It’s a brilliant story and it doesn’t get old. We might not be ‘new’ anymore, but there are so many parts to our story that there is always something of interest. Whether it’s a particular driver and their back story, the continued development of our tech, or success on track – we will always be inspirational to audiences all over the world.
What other job would you do in the team, if you weren’t running the PR?
Errr….I’m not qualified for any other job in this team, and would be frankly terrible at everyone else’s job! But I wish I had the guts and skill to be a racing driver. Maybe in another life!
What are your predictions for this year?
It’s a super strong driver line up once again this year, and I think there’ll be some really strong but friendly competition within the team, and even amongst the driver pairings. This will push every driver to do everything possible to get to their best pace on track. There’s no doubt we’ll be in contention for a championship podium and I can’t wait to see it.
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