Elite Motorsport

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Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elite Motorsport
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Founded2011
Base Norfolk, England
Team principal(s)Eddie Ives
Founder(s)Eddie Ives
Current series GB3 Championship
GB4 Championship
Ginetta Junior Championship
Ginetta GT4 Supercup
Ginetta GT5 Challenge
GT4 European Series
International GT Open
Current driversGB3 Championship:
16. Flag of the Philippines.svg Bianca Bustamante
37. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg William Macintyre
55. Flag of the Philippines.svg Flynn Jackes
GB4 Championship:
35. Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Isaac Phelps
46. Flag of India.svg Ary Bansal
51. Flag of Japan.svg Alexandros Kattoulas
GT4 European Series:
78.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg McKenzy Cresswell
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Rattican
International GT Open:
17.
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Emson
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tom Lebbon
Website https://www.elitemotorsport.co.uk

Elite Motorsport is a British motorsport team. A mainstay in the national junior single-seater scene, it participates in the GB3 Championship, GB4 Championship as well as Ginetta one-make series, including the Ginetta Junior Championship. It is also active in sports car racing, fielding a McLaren in the GT4 European Series before stepping up to the International GT Open with Ferrari. [1] [2]

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Notable past drivers for the team include Adam Smalley, Harry King, Louis Foster and John Bennett.

History

According to Elite Motorsport's website, the team was established in late 2011 by Eddie Ives. [3] At the time of establishment, the team intended to compete in 750 Motor Club's racing series. [4]

In 2014, Elite Motorsport ran their self-created car, called Elite Pulse in Sport Specials in 2014. [4]

GB3 Championship

In November 2020, Elite Motorsport announced its GB3 Championship (then known as BRDC British Formula 3 Championship) debut in 2021, replacing Lanan Racing. [5]

GB4 Championship

In October 2021, it was announced that Elite Motorsport was one of the first eight teams committed with GB4 for the 2022 season. [6]

Timeline

Current series
Ginetta Junior Championship 2015–present
Ginetta GT4 Supercup 2018–present
Ginetta GT5 Challenge 2019–present
GB3 Championship 2021–present
GB4 Championship 2022–present
GT4 European Series 2023–present
GT4 Winter Series2024–present
International GT Open 2025–present
Former series
French GT4 Cup 2024

References

  1. ↑ "Elite Motorsport plans GT4 European Series entry with twin McLaren Arturas". gt4europeanseries.com. SRO Motorsports Group. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  2. ↑ "Elite Motorsport Purchases Ferrari 296 GT3 For GT Open". Dailysportscar. 25 September 2024. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Team". Elite Motorsport. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  4. 1 2 Stephen Lickorish (10 March 2020). "From humble club beginnings to the national racing elite" . Autosport . Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Peter Allen (9 November 2020). "Elite Motorsport to replace Lanan Racing on BRDC British F3 grid". Formula Scout. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Craig Woollard (29 October 2021). "Top GB3, British F4 and FF1600 teams among eight committed to GB4". Formula Scout. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
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