05/11/2025  

BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPION JAKE HILL JOINS FEWKES HUFF MANAGEMENT

FH Management is delighted to announce that it is now representing British Touring Car Championship title winner Jake Hill, as he prepares to write the next chapter in his international racing career.

 

The 31-year-old – who is highly regarded as one of the most talented drivers of his era – will embark on pastures new in 2026 and helping to guide him forward will be Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff.

 

After enjoying a short karting career, Hill burst onto the scene in 2008 competing in the Ginetta Junior Championship and in the years that subsequently followed, the second-generation driver became a household name on the national motorsport scene.

 

In 2013, Hill made his eagerly-anticipated BTCC debut and after making sporadic appearances over the next three years, the Tunbridge Wells racer secured a full-time drive in 2016 – and he ultimately never looked back.

 

Establishing himself in the UK’s premier motor racing series, Hill scored a maiden win in 2019 and within a few seasons he cemented his status as a perennial contender with leading outfit West Surrey Racing, finishing third overall in 2022 and 2023.

 

The 2024 campaign proved to be one to remember for the ace as Hill produced a sublime season-long performance, clinching eight wins and a further eight podiums, that culminated in him scooping the biggest prize in British Motorsport.

 

Alongside his BTCC exploits, Hill has become a formidable force in the world of historic racing, winning multiple high-profile races, and this past year he has also taken the first steps towards what promises to be a burgeoning career in endurance racing with Era Motorsport.

 

Having now made the decision to step away from the BTCC, Hill is setting his sights on racing in some of the biggest and most prestigious events that global motorsport has to offer; all under the stewardship of FH Management.

 

Jake Hill: “I’m really happy to be joining FH Management. Making the decision to step away from the BTCC is one that I’ve not taken lightly. The time is right for a new challenge racing in high-profile championships and events around the world.

 

“Having Will and Rob by my side on this journey is something I’m really excited about. Both myself and my Dad have known them both for a number of years now and there is a great dynamic between us all; something that I’m sure will serve as a huge positive moving forward.

 

“I believe that the expertise that Will and Rob possess are going to be vital as I enter this fresh chapter. They’ve both got a wealth of knowledge that they can share and just as importantly, they are well networked – something that is invaluable in global motorsport.

 

“At the moment we’ve got a lot of exciting things going on behind the scenes, all of which are geared around 2026. Making this move to FH Management is the first piece of the jigsaw and in the coming months we’ll have some more big announcements to make.”

 

Will Fewkes, FH Management Founder: “I’m delighted to welcome Jake to FH Management. He is without question one of the most talented drivers to have ever raced in the BTCC and he has proven on multiple occasions that he can drive just about everything and anything fast.

 

“Jake’s decision to leave the comfortable surroundings of the BTCC has to be admired and speaks highly of his character. He wants to get out there, challenge himself further and compete in some of those big races.

 

“For Jake and his family to have put their trust in myself and Rob to help navigate this next chapter in his career is very exciting. Lots of work has been going on behind the scenes and we are looking forward to playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing his career further.”

 

Rob Huff, FH Management Founder: “It’s fantastic to be able to welcome Jake into the FH Management athlete programme. I’ve known him for most of his life and have followed his career closely. Watching him grow into the champion he is today has been quite special.

 

“His ability to jump from a modern day touring car to a GT3 or historic racing car, and be one the pace within no time at all, is truly something to behold. He has the raw speed and versatility that not many drivers have.

 

“Jake is firmly established as a household name in the UK and now he wants to do the same on the international stage. Our job is to help him do just that and we’re confident we can provide him with everything that he needs to fulfil that goal.”

04/11/2025  

FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

The 2025 season has been momentous for a number of reasons this year and we are delighted to now be able to share that an exciting new chapter beckons under the new name of Fewkes Huff Management for the representation of our athletes from this month.

 

Since founder Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff began working together almost two years ago, the company has grown exponentially and this landmark moment is a natural progression as it looks to the future.

 

Boasting unrivalled expertise within the upper echelons of global motorsport, both Will and Rob are able to utilise their vast experience of leading world-class championship winning and customer racing operation settings to the benefit of those that are represented by FH Management.

 

The pull that FH Management has garnered has been clear to see over the course of 2025 with a number of headline drivers having achieved unprecedented success under the stewardship of Will and Rob.

 

With the dust now settling on the campaign, now is the perfect time to look back on the fortunes of those that represented by the thriving sports-management business.

 

Gilles Magnus: A second season under FSM guidance for the Belgian racer yielded two blockbuster programmes this past year in the shape of the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe and Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters (DTM).

 

Entering the year as the defending Gold Cup champion in GTWC, the former Audi Factory driver reunited with Sainteloc Racing and the Audi R8 LMS GT3 EVO II, delivering a bag full of silverware in the process.

 

The highlight came at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa where he scooped a podium in the Bronze Class, whilst adding Sprint Cup visits to the rostrum, namely at Magny-Cours, Misano and Valencia.

 

Elsewhere in the DTM, Magnus competed with Comtoyou Racing for his debut season and became an ever-emerging force over the course of the year in his Aston Martin Vantage GT3. He signed off the year in style with a maiden pole position and a new lap record at the Hockenheimring.

 

Sandy Mitchell: Highly regarded as a global star in GT3 racing, Lamborghini factory driver Mitchell enjoyed a stellar maiden year with FSM as he competed across GT World Challenge Europe, the British GT Championship and IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship.

 

Racing with Barwell Motorsport and Vincenzo Sospiri Racing (VSR) across the respective Sprint and Endurance Cup categories in the coveted GTWC, Mitchell produced a number of sublime drives – one of which contributed to him leading the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on multiple occasions whilst being one of the fastest drivers on the track for the first half of the race.

 

Over in the British GT Championship, Mitchell teamed up with Alex Martin at Barwell Motorsport for four weekends and the former champion duly delivered a stunning victory in the series finale, which he added to the three podium finishes that had been attained earlier in the year.

 

Mitchell also cut his teeth on American soil during the summer months as he stormed to pole position on his IMSA debut in the GTD Pro Class, followed by a win on his debut in the Italian GT Championship with VSR.

 

Finlay Lines: Touted as a real rising star within UK motorsport, Lines demonstrated his fledgling talents behind the wheel of a kart on both a national and international stage this season, amassing impressive results along the way.

 

One of the superlative moments of Lines’ campaign was competing in the FIA Karting Academy Junior Trophy, having originally been selected to represent his country by the governing body for four-wheel motorsport, Motorsport UK.

 

Touring some of the most iconic venues in Europe, Lines ended the season claiming a top-eight finish out of 52 drivers. More overseas glory was claimed more recently when the talented youngster charged to victory in the Tillotson T4 Nations Cup and finished ninth in the IAME Warriors Final.

 

On home soil, Lines enjoyed a strong year of racing in the Wera Tools British Kart Championships having stepped up to the junior class in 2025, achieving heat wins and pole positions, to secure the ninth seeded number in the bag for the 2026 season.

 

Rob Huff: Despite stepping away from modern touring car competition on a full-time basis this past year, the 2025 season has proven to be the busiest yet for Huff behind the wheel.

 

From tackling the likes of the Nürburgring in a Porsche 964 RSR and Spa-Francorchamps in a Nasamax LMP1 V10 Judd to producing some standout drives in iconic machinery at Goodwood, the 45-year-old has arguably been at the peak of his powers this year.

 

In addition to the plethora of different vehicles and events that Huff has competed in, the Cambridge racer has also undertaken a Touring Car Ambassador role for Motor Racing Legends; something that the global star has relished.

 

Ronan Pearson: British Touring Car Championship race-winner Pearson was another leading light to join the FSM ranks this season and the Scotsman had been competing in the UK’s premier motorsport series with Speedworks Motorsport during the early months of the year.

 

Electing to part ways with the BTCC ahead of the mid-season break, plans are now well underway for Pearson make a triumphant return to elite level competition in 2026.

 

Looking Ahead: As winter begins to roll in, preparations for the 2026 season are in full swing for FH Management and a number of high-profile announcements are set to be made during the coming months.

08/10/2025  

FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT ATHLETES CELEBRATE MILESTONE MOMENTS ON EUROPEAN STAGE

Fewkes Sport Management athletes Gilles Magnus, Sandy Mitchell and Finlay Lines showcased their talents on the European stage this past weekend (October 4-5), as the trio scooped a plethora of accolades.

 

As the 2025 motorsport season heads towards its crescendo, the thriving sports-management business – which is headed up by Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff – recently battled for honours across three countries.

 

At the legendary Hockenheimring in Germany, Magnus brought the curtain down on his maiden season in DTM by delivering one of his most competitive performances to-date with Comtoyou Racing.

 

Behind the wheel of his Aston Martin Vantage GT3, the Belgian racer produced a strong showing during Saturday’s track running, however it was on Sunday where he really shone as he wrote his name into the history books of the prestigious championship.

 

The 26-year-old emerged as the driver to beat in the final qualifying session of the year as he lowered the previous lap record by more than two tenths of a second to claim a maiden pole for himself, and Aston Martin.

 

Magnus would go on to lead the opening exchanges of the season finale too, and looked on course to challenge for his first-ever win in the series, before a suspension failure cruelly robbed him of making it to the finish.

 

In the UK, Lamborghini factory driver Mitchell closed out the British GT Championship season in style as he, along with Barwell Motorsport team-mate Alex Martin, claimed a crushing victory at Donington Park.

 

Mitchell – who lifted the coveted crown in 2020 – took on driving duties for the final stint in the two-hour finale and was wheel-perfect as he overhauled the sister Lamborghini of Hugo Cook and Rob Collard to triumph.

 

Such was the dominance of the Scotsman, Mitchell picked up the fastest lap en route to a commanding win. One that saw him finish a staggering 31 seconds clear of his closest challenger.

 

More silverware was claimed in Spain as talented rising star Lines surged to victory in the Junior category of the Tillotson’s T4 Nations Cup, which was held at the International Kartodromo Lucas Guerrero in Valencia.

 

Hot on the heels of securing a top-eight finish in the FIA Karting Academy Junior Trophy, the second-generation racer helped Team UK reclaim the Nations Cup by six points over the Netherlands.

 

In what was one of his most scintillating showings of the year, Lines was flawless on Spanish ground to finish inside the top-two in his heats before arguably saving his best till last in what was a pulsating final.

 

Starting in 15th, Lines – who was touted as one to watch going into the event – produced an overtaking masterclass to charge up the order and take the lead with a handful of laps remaining. Once out front, he pulled clear to claim a famous win for his country.

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, said: “This past weekend was earmarked as one of the biggest of the season for our drivers, so we’re naturally delighted to see the results that Gilles, Sandy and Finlay were able to achieve.

 

“All three drivers have continued to elevate their performances over the course of this season and to see them deliver was brilliant. Each of them have other events coming up, so I’m sure this will only serve as motivation to continue this front-running momentum.”

 

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director, added: “Seeing Gilles, Sandy and Finlay performing at the very highest level gave me a great sense of pride and it was fantastic to see their efforts ultimately be rewarded.

 

“To have three elite athletes competing across three different countries, and in different disciplines, speaks volumes for the foundations that we are establishing here at FSM to allow these drivers – and many others like them – to go on and achieve even greater success.”

04/07/2025  

LAMBORGHINI FACTORY DRIVER SANDY MITCHELL SIGNS WITH FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that it is now representing Sandy Mitchell, a global star of endurance racing that is not only a factory Lamborghini driver, but also a former British GT Championship title winner.

Held in high esteem as one of the most gifted GT drivers at present, Mitchell is the latest high-profile athlete to align with FSM, where he will be managed by Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff.

The experienced duo will work closely with the 25-year-old both on and off the track as he looks to progress his storied career, whilst further cementing his status as a leading light in sportscar racing across Europe and the rest of the world.

After clinching multiple titles in karting and a successful campaign in single-seaters, the Scotsman burst onto GT scene in 2016 where he instantly made his mark by becoming the youngest British GT pole sitter and race winner in GT4.

From that moment, Mitchell was one to watch as he firstly claimed a number of standout results in the Blancpain GT Endurance Series, before starring in the coveted Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America Championship in 2019 – coming close to a brace of titles.

The following year Mitchell returned to British GT and duly swept aside the opposition as he teamed up with Barwell Motorsport and Rob Collard. Claiming the overall title in the series, the Forfar-born racer underlined his dominance by tallying back-to-back class victories at the prestigious 24 Hours of Spa event.

Mitchell’s devastating speed and consistency has since seen him finish no lower than fourth in British GT with Barwell and he has also expanded his racing programme to become a front-running fixture in the prestigious GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS.

At this year’s edition of the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, Mitchell was a driving force behind his team leading the race on multiple occasions and in particular, guiding them from sixth to first during his opening double stint at the prestigious event.

As a Lamborghini factory driver, Mitchell’s rise to stardom has been nothing short of impressive. With a recent debut in the GTD Pro class of IMSA now also added to his résumé, the Scottish ace has plenty more triumphant years ahead of him.

Sandy Mitchell: “I am super excited to be joining Fewkes Sport Management; I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me working jointly with Will and Rob.

“Their vast motorsport knowledge and experience will help me continue to push forward in my professional driving career on and off the track.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “We’re delighted to welcome Sandy to Fewkes Sport Management. When you look at what he’s already achieved – all by the young age of 25 – it’s clear to see that he will be a generational talent when it comes to GT racing.

“He’s someone that both myself and Rob have admired for a long time – so to now be able to work with him is hugely exciting. We’re united in our goals and have a clear idea of how we can help Sandy fulfil his potential moving forward.”

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “Echoing what Will has said, I’m thrilled to be able to welcome Sandy into the FSM athlete programme. He’s a top-class driver that has been operating at a high level for a number of years, and I think he will continue to only get better.

“Sandy has made a real name for himself in Europe, so our job is to maintain his upward trajectory in and out of the car, and ensure he has all the tools necessary to make his mark on a global scale.”

16/05/2025  

BRITISH TOURING CAR CHAMPIONSHIP RACE WINNER RONAN PEARSON JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that it is now representing British Touring Car Championship race winner, Ronan Pearson.

Widely regarded as one of the leading lights of the UK’s premier motorsport series, the 23-year-old has become the latest high-calibre athlete to be managed by Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff.

Beginning his career in karting, Pearson stepped up to the Junior Saloon Car Championship in 2016 before taking the Michelin Clio Cup Series by storm, duly winning in impressive fashion in 2019.

That triumph enabled Pearson to graduate to the MINI CHALLENGE JCW on the BTCC support bill where, over the next three years, he became a focal point at the sharp end of what was an ultra-competitive field, winning a number of races along the way.

Pearson’s performances opened the door for him to make his BTCC bow in 2023 as he joined EXCELR8 Motorsport. At the wheel of his Hyundai i30 Fastback N, Pearson went on to tally a total of 13 points finishes.

A year later Pearson enjoyed a coming-of-age moment in the UK’s premier motorsport series as he produced a superlative drive to claim a breakthrough maiden victory at Brands Hatch, doing so in emphatic fashion by leading every lap of the race.

For 2025, the Fife-born racer has made the switch to the manufacturer-backed TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA squad, where he has already claimed Jack Sears Trophy honours in his Toyota Corolla GR Sport machine.

Ronan Pearson: “This year is a hugely important one in my career so to be aligned with Fewkes Sport Management is extremely exciting. Will and Rob need no introduction, and what they don’t know about this industry and sport as a whole isn’t worth knowing.

“The BTCC is without doubt one of the toughest championships in the world and you need to have everything lined up perfectly to succeed in it. In Will and Rob, I’ve now got a top-class team in my corner that will undoubtedly bring the best out of me, both on and off the track.

“I’m relishing what the future holds and can’t wait to see how the remainder of this season plays out; there is plenty to be excited about.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “We’re delighted to welcome Ronan to Fewkes Sport Management. Since he burst onto the scene, he has garnered plenty of attention and we believe that he has all the makings of being a champion of the future.

“From the discussions we’ve had it is clear that Ronan knows what he wants to achieve and as a business we have all the tools to help him get there. He’s a standout talent and we’re looking forward to supporting and developing his career moving forward.”

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “Like Will, I’m thrilled that Ronan has chosen Fewkes Sport Management to help guide him forward as he looks to establish a career in professional motorsport.

“Having had the pleasure of racing against him in the BTCC last year I know just how talented he is and the potential he possesses is huge. He’s got a fantastic attitude and is a pleasure to work with; I’m looking forward to what promises to be an exciting future working together.”

04/04/2025  

MCKENZY CRESSWELL CHASING GT4 EUROPEAN SERIES TITLE GLORY WITH ELITE MOTORSPORT IN 2025

McKenzy Cresswell will remain with Elite Motorsport this season as he teams up with Josh Rattican to compete for the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club title.

 

The 19-year-old – who joined the coveted Fewkes Sport Management athlete roster at the start of 2025 – heads into the new campaign brimming with confidence after recently clinching the GT4 European Winter Series crown.

 

After a number of competitive years in single-seaters, the Surrey racer aligned with Elite to make his GT4 debut in January and wasted no time in making his mark on the discipline of endurance racing.

 

Claiming six wins and an abundance of podiums, Cresswell was crowned Drivers’ champion and he also contributed to Elite claiming the bragging rights in the Teams’ Championship as well.

 

Remaining within the familiar surroundings of Eddies Ives’ team, the British rising star will join forces with reigning series champion Rattican as they bid to go for gold driving the striking McLaren Artura GT4 machine.

McKenzy Cresswell: “I’m super excited to announce that I’ll be racing in the GT4 European Series with Elite Motorsport in the McLaren Artura. We had a good campaign in the Winter Series so I’m naturally looking forward to stay with the team for another year.

 

“There will be lots to learn in what is my first full-year of GT racing but I have the best group of people around me that I could ask for; I’m sure we’ll all have a good year together.”

 

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “We’re delighted that McKenzy is remaining with Elite and taking on this new exciting challenge of racing in the GT4 European Series. It’s the perfect next step in his career!

 

“It goes without saying that he put everyone on notice with his performances in the Winter Series and the experience of that will be invaluable for him going into the new season. We all wish him and the team the very best of luck.”

 

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “McKenzy has already demonstrated how capable he is behind the wheel and after starring in the Winter Series, I’ve no doubt that he will be one to watch in the GT4 European Series this year.

 

“There are new and exciting challenges ahead, like learning new circuits and exploring the car more, but all things that McKenzy will take in his stride. We are very confident he will be challenging for the championship from the first round.”

 

The opening rounds of the GT4 European Series powered by RAFA Racing Club season takes place at Circuit Paul Ricard in France on April 10-13.

19/03/2025  

MIKEY DOBLE TO REMAIN WITH POWER MAXED RACING FOR 2025 BTCC SEASON

Mikey Doble will return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for a third successive season this year after inking a deal to remain with reigning Independent champions Power Maxed Racing.

The Fewkes Sport Management athlete was a leading light in the UK’s premier motorsport series last year, as he swept aside the opposition to clinch the coveted Jack Sears Trophy title and also finish the campaign as the Independent Drivers’ vice-champion.

In addition, the 26-year-old also scored a maiden overall podium finish at Oulton Park and no less than seven Independent race wins over the course of what turned out to be an ultra-competitive season.

Returning to the familiar surroundings of the Worcestershire-based team and its Vauxhall Astra, Doble will make a small piece of history this year by becoming Power Maxed Racing’s longest-serving BTCC driver.

Due to the rules, he will be ineligible to defend his Jack Sears Trophy crown this season. However, sights are firmly set on going one better in the Independent Drivers’ Championship.

Mikey Doble: “I’m thrilled to be returning to the BTCC for a third straight year and I am aiming to kick on from what has already been an amazing couple of years in the championship. I’m delighted to be doing it with Power Maxed Racing and leading the charge there, showing everyone our best is yet to come.

“So far I’ve accomplished everything that I set out to achieve in my first couple of years in the BTCC including scoring a pole position in qualifying, an overall podium finish and of course winning the Jack Sears Trophy last season.

“This year we’re looking to take things up to the next level by challenging for podiums on a more regular basis, taking that Independent Drivers’s title and ultimately winning a race – it won’t be a success in my eyes if we don’t do the latter.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “Consistency is key when it comes to the BTCC so for Mikey to be embarking on his third consecutive season with the same team and car is something that should put him in good stead this year.

“Over the course of last year he showed that he has all the ingredients to be fighting towards the sharp end of the grid on a regular basis, so this season will be about building further and taking every opportunity that comes his way.”

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “I had the pleasure of sharing the track with Mikey last season so I know first-hand just how talented he is.  I’ve no doubt that the combination of him and that Vauxhall Astra will serve up some big results.

“Given that he has a couple years worth of experience now I’m confident that Mikey will be in the mix inside the top-ten on a regular basis. It would be great to see him come away with a maiden victory at some stage.”

The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences at Donington Park on April 26-27.

05/03/2025  

FINLAY LINES TO TAKE ON THE WORLD’S BEST IN FIA KARTING ACADEMY TROPHY CHAMPIONSHIP

Finlay Lines will race in the Junior Class of the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Championship after being selected to represent Motorsport UK, the national membership organisation and governing body for four-wheel motorsport in the UK.

The talented 13-year-old – who joined Fewkes Sport Management in late 2024 – is set to embark on his biggest season to-date this year with a number of racing programmes now locked in; with the FIA Karting Academy Trophy being the latest.

Launched in 2010, the FIA Karting Academy Trophy is a unique competition designed to pit the best young kart racers – aged between 12 and 14 – from around the world against each other on equal terms.

Drivers are randomly assigned karts with OTK chassis and equipped with Vortex engines from the OK-Junior category, while a controlled tyre is also used to ensure parity across the board.

The 2025 campaign will play out across three rounds, starting in Valencia, Spain on May 15-18. Round two takes place in Germany on July 17-20 before the season concludes in Cremona, Italy on September 25-28.

Finlay Lines: “I’m delighted to announce that I will be representing Motorsport UK in the Junior Class of the 2025 FIA Karting Academy Trophy Championship.

“It’s a great honour to have been chosen to take part and represent my country, where I will be racing against drivers from around the world on an equal playing field. This is without doubt an amazing opportunity for me.

“Thank you to everyone who has supported me in my karting journey so far, my team bosses, driver coaches and to my fellow competitors that I’ve raced against down the years.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “To be selected to represent Motorsport UK is a huge achievement and a testament to all of the hard work that Finlay and his team have been putting into his racing over the past few years.

“Since he joined FSM, we’ve seen first-hand just how dedicated to his craft Finlay is and having this experience of competing on the world stage will undoubtedly see him elevate his game behind the wheel even further.”

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “It’s fantastic that Finlay has been selected by the UK’s national governing body – it’s a real endorsement that he’ll be representing the country on the world stage.

“There’s no denying that Finlay has natural raw talent and I’m sure that that will shine through over the course of the season. I’ve no doubt that he will grab this opportunity with both hands and make his mark on the competition.”

21/02/2025  

GILLES MAGNUS JOINS COMTOYOU RACING FOR 2025 DTM CAMPAIGN

Gilles Magnus is set to embark on an exciting new challenge in 2025 after agreeing a deal with Comtoyou Racing to drive an Aston Martin Vantage GT3 in DTM.

 

Joining Fewkes Sport Management’s talented driver portfolio last year, the Belgian racer is poised to write the latest chapter of his impressive career this coming season in the prestigious German championship, which is reserved for GT3 machinery.

 

Piloting the world-famous ‘007’ entry in the ultra-competitive series, Magnus will be partnered at the team – which is an official partner of Aston Martin Racing and also making its DTM debut – alongside his teammate, Nicolas Baert.

 

Magnus heads into his maiden DTM campaign off the back of a sensational 2024 which saw him clinch the Gold Endurance Cup title in the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS and also triumph in the Dubai 24 Hour and Gulf 12 Hour races.

 

Despite competing in a brand-new category, Magnus is no stranger to Comtoyou Racing either, after spending a number of years representing the team as a factory Audi Sport driver in the FIA World Touring Car Cup and GT World Challenge Europe.

 

Gilles Magnus: “It is a dream come true to be competing in DTM; I watched the championship when I was growing up and since I started racing it has been something I’ve always had my eye on.

 

“We all know that the level in DTM is very high and with it being a new venture for both myself and the team, this season will be about growing and learning. That being said, I hope there will be opportunities for us to show what we’re capable of.

 

“I want to say a massive thank you to everyone at Comtoyou Racing and Aston Martin for this fantastic opportunity. It’s going to be a year to remember and I’m looking forward to learning, progressing and hopefully enjoying some highlights along the way.”

 

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder: “Everyone at FSM is delighted for Gilles and we’re all excited to see how this partnership with Comtoyou Racing and Aston Martin Racing flourishes over the coming season.

 

“Gilles had an incredible 2024 season and we feel that the development he’s made over the past year is only going to serve him well in DTM. He’s an incredible talent and with an established team behind him. I am confident that he can make his mark.”

 

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director: “Since the moment I began racing against Gilles I knew he was destined to go far in the sport and this move to the DTM underlines why he is so highly thought of.

 

“The experience of racing GT3 machinery last year is going to ensure that he gets a handle on the Vantage quickly and his ability to race at the highest of levels means that he’s going to be one to watch in DTM this year.”

 

François Verbist, Comtoyou Racing Director: “We’re not giving up on our commitment to GT World Challenge Europe, Sprint and Endurance as well as our ‘national’ event – the 24 Hours of Spa. But we wanted to evolve into another format of events; short, dense, with one driver per car.

 

“This is a complementary approach to our endurance activity. The Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is now mature and with technical work adapted to the DTM, the current motivation of our team and that of our partners. I have a positive feeling, while remaining humble and modest.”

 

The 2025 DTM season begins at the Motorsport Arena Oschersleben on April 26-27.

13/02/2025  

MCKENZY CRESSWELL JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT TO ACCELERATE FLEDGLING CAREER

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that it is now representing single-seater and GT4 race winner McKenzy Cresswell, with the aim of helping him continue his impressive progression up the motorsport ladder.

Becoming the latest driver to join FSM, which is headed up by Will Fewkes and former World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff, Cresswell will work with the agency both on and off the track as he looks to make his mark in the discipline of endurance racing in mainland Europe.

After displaying plenty of talent in karting, the 19-year-old rose to prominence in 2021 as he produced a superlative debut campaign in the British F4 Championship; finishing third overall with six wins and a further five podiums.

Graduating to the GB3 Championship with Chris Dittmann Racing the following year, the BRDC Rising Star enjoyed a solid run in his maiden season before making the switch across to Elite Motorsport in 2023.

Over a two-year period, Cresswell established himself as credible contender in the UK’s premier open-wheel category by fighting towards the front of an ultra-competitive field on a regular basis – claiming a total of three wins, 13 podium finishes and four pole positions.

On top of his exploits in Britain, the Surrey-based racer has also demonstrated his talents on the global stage having made two appearances in the FIA Formula 3 Championship with PHM Racing by Charouz in 2023.

Most recently, Cresswell has dipped his toe in the water of endurance racing with Elite Motorsport in a McLaren Artura GT4 – dominating and ultimately winning the opening three races of the 2025 GT4 Winter Series.

“I’m super excited to be working with Fewkes Sport Management,” said Cresswell. I’ve got a big year ahead of me making the switch from single-seaters to sports cars so I’m very happy to have their experience and expertise guiding me.

“Rob’s highly successful racing career comes with a wealth of experience that I can learn from. Putting that alongside Will’s knowledge from managing many successful careers and championships means I’ve got a great team behind me.

“I believe as a team we can achieve great things and I’m so excited to see what lays ahead. I have to say a massive thank you to Rob and Will for putting their faith in me – let’s get to work.”

Fewkes added: “I’m delighted to welcome McKenzy to Fewkes Sport Management; he’s shown that he has all the makings to perform at the highest level and the way he has taken the European GT4 Series by storm has been very impressive to watch.

“He’s got a fantastic attitude, is driven and is a race winner in whatever he’s competed in so we’re  naturally looking forward to playing a pivotal role in supporting and developing his career moving forward.”

“I’m thrilled to be able to welcome McKenzy to Fewkes Sport Management,” concluded Huff. “From seeing him in action it’s clear that he’s a very fast driver and the exciting thing is that I don’t think he’s fully hit his ceiling yet – meaning there is plenty more still to come.

“I really believe that McKenzy can go on to make his mark on the global stage so to be able represent him and help craft what direction he potentially goes in is something I’m really looking forward to.”