Brendon Leitch

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Brendon Leitch
24H Series 2023 Spa Nr. 10 (1).jpg
Nationality Flag of New Zealand.svg New Zealander
Born (1995-11-28) 28 November 1995 (age 29)
Invercargill, New Zealand
Related to Damon Leitch (brother)
Toyota Racing Series career
Debut season 2014
Current teamToyota Racing
Racing licence FIA Silver Driver.png FIA Silver
Car number86
Former teamsVictory Motor Racing
Starts94
Wins6
Poles2
Fastest laps4
Best finish3rd in 2016
Previous series
2017
2010-2013
2009-10
Formula 4 United States Championship
New Zealand Formula Ford Championship
South Island Formula Ford Championship
Championship titles
2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro

Brendon Alistair Leitch [1] (born 28 November 1995), is a New Zealand motor racing driver.

Contents

Career

Leitch began car racing in the Formula Ford category in 2009, racing in the South Island Formula Ford Championship. The following year, he would contend the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, with modest results. The following two years would be more successful for Leitch, finishing third in the 2011-12 championship, and second the following season.

Following these strong performances, Leitch would contend the Toyota Racing Series for the 2014 season - joining brother Damon. Leitch's most successful season to date would be the 2016 season, where he scored one win, three podiums and third overall in the driver standings. Following this, Leitch secured a drive in the Formula 4 United States Championship for 2017. After a strong campaign, Leitch returned to New Zealand and would contend his fifth consecutive season in the Toyota Racing Series.

In December 2018, it was announced that Leitch would contend his sixth season in the Toyota Racing Series with Victory Motor Racing. [2]

Racing record

Career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF. LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2009–10South Island Formula Ford Championship400000-
2010–11 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 1800005769th
2011–12 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 1500037963rd
2013 New Zealand Formula Ford Championship 15312149872nd
2014 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing15000036616th
2015 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing16110147714th
2016 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing1510037543rd
2017 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing1511125029th
Formula 4 United States Championship Kiwi Motorsport2011131148th
2018 Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing1520226347th
2019 F3 Asian Championship BlackArts Racing Team 1500151524th
Toyota Racing Series Victory Motor Racing1510132456th
2021 Toyota Racing Series Kiwi Motorsport300004412th
International GT Open Leipert Motorsport20000429th
24H GT Series - GT3
2022 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro-Am Leipert Motorsport120342??
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup 500000NC
24H GT Series - GT3
24H GT Series - GTX
2023 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro Leipert Motorsport1220091271st
Le Mans Cup - GT3 600002113th
Asian Le Mans Series - GT 40012315th
24H GT Series - GT3
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Silver Cup 10000620th
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup 100000NC
CrowdStrike Racing by Leipert Motorsport10000
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Pro-Am Cup 10000122nd
Formula Regional Oceania Championship Kiwi Motorsport300004418th
2023–24 Asian Le Mans Series - GT Leipert Motorsport50001347th
Middle East Trophy - GT3
Middle East Trophy - GTX
2024 GT World Challenge Australia Dayle ITM Team MPC
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Earl Bamber Motorsport
International GT Open 10000069th
GT World Challenge America - Pro-Am
IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTD MDK Motorsports1000021062nd
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Leipert Motorsport
2024–25 Asian Le Mans Series - GT Earl Bamber Motorsport

As Leitch was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points. * Season still in progress.

Complete F3 Asian Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeam123456789101112131415DCPoints
2019 BlackArts Racing Team SEP
1

4
SEP
2

3
SEP
3

4
CHA
1

5
CHA
2

Ret
CHA
3

3
SUZ
1

5
SUZ
2

Ret
SUZ
3

2
SIC1
1

3
SIC1
2

5
SIC1
3

8
SIC2
1

10
SIC2
2

2
SIC2
3

4
4th152

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship Results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearTeam123456789101112131415DCPoints
2023 Kiwi Motorsport HIG
1

HIG
2

HIG
3

TER
1

TER
2

TER
3

MAN
1

MAN
2

MAN
3

HMP
1

6
HMP
2

4
HMP
3

14
TAU
1

TAU
2

TAU
3

18th44

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

YearEntrantClassMakeEngine12345678910RankPoints
2024 MDK MotorsportsGTD Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 DAY SEB LBH LGA WGL MOS ELK VIR IMS
12
PET 62nd210

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References

  1. "BRENDON LEITCH RACING LIMITED". New Zealand Companies Office. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  2. "Leitch back for title attempt in Castrol Toyota Racing Series". 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
Sporting positions
Preceded by
Loris Spinelli
Max Weering
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe
Pro Champion

2023
Succeeded by
Incumbent