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.”

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.”

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that it is now representing Finlay Lines, with the aim of guiding the successful karting champion as he takes the next steps in what is already proving to be a fledgling career in motor racing.

Becoming the latest driver to join the athlete portfolio at FSM, Lines will work with the agency to continue developing both on and off the track as he looks to firstly graduate into car racing and then climb the motorsport ranks.

The talented 12-year-old – who is the son of former British Touring Car Championship racer turned Championship Promoter Stewart Lines – has established himself as a rising star on the UK karting scene over the past two years; with 2024 yielding unprecedented success.

Clinching both the IAME E Plate and Rotax 0 Plate titles, the Synergy Factory Team driver was also crowned vice-champion in the IAME British Waterswift Championship and Wera Tools British Karts Championship Rotax MiniMax 950 Class.

Off the back of his trophy-ladened campaign, Lines most recently represented Team UK at the 2024 Rotax World Karting Finals in Sarno, Italy.

Now aligning himself with FSM, the second-generation racing driver is poised to embark on an exciting future with the guidance of company founder Will Fewkes and former FIA World Touring Car Champion and Performance Pathway Director, Rob Huff.

“I’m delighted that Finlay is joining FSM,” said his father, Stewart. “The motorsport CVs of both Will and Rob speak for themselves; you only have to see what they have achieved in global motorsport to understand that they’re the right people to handle his rise up the ranks.

“As a family we’re looking forward to working with them in achieving the same goal, which is Finlay becoming a professional racing driver.”

Fewkes continued: “We are delighted to welcome Finlay to FSM. He has been on our radar for some time and it’s clear to see that he has huge potential for the future.

“Both Rob and I have extensive experience in understanding what it takes for a driver to compete at the highest levels of motorsport and we can’t wait to help guide Finlay through the next steps in his career during the coming years.”

“I’m equally as excited to be able to work with Finlay,” added Huff. “For someone so young, he already boasts an immense amount of talent and it’s clear to see the calibre of driver that he is on the way to becoming.

“I’m proud that FSM has been trusted to work with such an exciting prospect and I’m looking forward to seeing what lies ahead.”

Fewkes Sport Management athlete Mikey Doble signed off the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in style at Brands Hatch this past weekend (5/6 October), concluding a hugely successful season by lifting the prestigious Jack Sears Trophy title.

Taking centre stage on the Grand Prix layout of the Kent venue for what proved to be a blockbuster finale, Doble produced a strong showing as he charged to a brace of Independent race wins in tricky conditions.

The 25-year-old’s sophomore season in Britain’s premier motor racing series with Evans Halshaw Power Maxed Racing has been nothing short of impressive as he claimed the coveted Jack Sears Trophy title in commanding fashion.

At the wheel of his Vauxhall Astra, Doble tallied a total of 15 class wins over the course of the season; which equated to him laying claim to weekend honours in six of the ten race meetings.

In addition to his Jack Sears Trophy triumph, Doble also scored a maiden overall podium finish at Oulton Park and no less than seven Independent wins which contributed towards Power Maxed Racing capturing the Independent Teams’ Championship crown.

“It’s hard to believe that the season is now over, but to be standing here with this amazing piece of silverware and knowing that I am officially the Jack Sears Trophy champion is really special,” said Doble.

“At the start of the year this was the target and we’ve not only just achieved it, but have done so in style. Having that moment on the Champions’ Podium is something I will never forget and I’m just so happy that I’ve done what I set out to do.

“Huge credit and thanks has to go to every single member of the Power Maxed Racing team because they’ve been incredible all year. Without them – as well as my sponsors, family and everyone at FSM – I would not be standing here as a champion.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, added: “We’re absolutely delighted for Mikey as the Jack Sears Trophy is a fantastic reward for all of the hard work that he’s put in – both on and off the track – this year.

“Mikey has really come into his own this season and his results have underlined that. He’s an absolute delight to work with and an example of the what can be achieved when you have the right structure around you behind the scenes.

“It also says a lot about Mikey and his talents behind the wheel that he’s highly regarded by many people in the paddock. I’m sure this success is just the beginning for him. He’s got a bright future in the championship.”

Rob Huff, FSM Performance Pathway Director, concluded: “Like Will, I’m really happy for Mikey because there is no doubt that he’s a deserving winner of the Jack Sears Trophy this year – he’s been head and shoulders above everyone.

“Being in the BTCC myself, I’ve had the opportunity to go wheel-to-wheel with Mikey on a number of occasions this year and he’s a real talent. His race craft is brilliant and you can see that he just wants to learn and evolve all the time.

“At FSM we have built a fantastic platform for Mikey to continue to thrive on and off the track moving forward. I’m sure this is just the start of many more successes for him and his family.”

World champion Rob Huff will make a popular full-time return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this year after announcing that he will join TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK.

Two decades on since he last contested an entire season in the UK’s premier motorsport series, the 44-year-old has teamed up with Speedworks Motorsport to pilot a manufacturer-backed Toyota Corolla GR Sport to what he hopes will be glory in 2024.

Huff – who lifted the FIA World Touring Car Championship title in 2012, the Swedish Touring Car Championship in 2020 and narrowly missed out on the Kumho TCR World Tour crown last year with Audi – became the latest high-profile name to join FSM’s talent roster at the start of the year.

Tasked with working on the Cambridge-born drivers’ racing plans both on and off the track moving forward, the agency have played an integral role in negotiations for Huff to join the multiple race-winning outfit.

Rising to superstardom in 2004, the two-time BRDC Gold Star winner scored two BTCC wins with SEAT, before going on to enjoy worldwide success that included 44 victories on the world stage whilst representing Chevrolet, Honda, Lada, Volkswagen and Cupra.

Now having secured a full-time return to the grid, the 11-time Macau Grand Prix winner is eager to hit the ground running and establish himself as a contender for the coveted championship from the get-go.

“It feels like I’ve come full circle in my career and it’s mega to be returning to the BTCC on a full-time basis, 20 years on,” said Huff. “I’ve always been a huge supporter of the championship and I’ve had my sights set on returning to the series for some time now. It’s great to now be back!

“The main priority for me was to ensure that I’m in a potential championship-winning car with people who share my passion and enthusiasm for the sport – and at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK, that’s what I believe I’ve found. I like what they do and how the go about doing it.

“We’ve put together a strong infrastructure that I believe will give us a fantastic opportunity to not only fight for wins and podiums on a regular basis, but also launch a serious championship challenge. I can’t wait to get going!”

“It is great to see that Rob will return to the BTCC in what is sure to be the biggest news of the winter for the championship,” added Fewkes, FSM Founder.

“Rob has a lot of unfinished business here, has a clear goal of wanting to win the championship, and I would like to thank Speedworks and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK for putting together this great opportunity and package.”

The 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences at Donington Park – on the Leicestershire venues National layout – on April 27/28.

All of the action throughout the season will be broadcast live and in high-definition across ITV channels.