19/04/2022  

MICK DE HAAS JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT AS CONSULTANT ON INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that experienced sports marketeer Mick de Haas will take on the role of Consultant for all international projects related to the business moving forward.

Boasting a wealth of experience which spans 35 years’, de Haas is highly accomplished in global sport and has been the architect of several leading global sponsorship campaigns whilst consulting to top brands. His knowledge will undoubtedly only benefit FSM moving forward as it continues to push its international presence.

During his glittering career de Haas has worked in Formula 1, World Sports Cars which included two decades at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, American Le Mans Series, World Rally Championship and the coveted Dakar Rally.

He was also the founder, organiser and promoter of the Formula Renault 2.0 Northern European Cup (NEC), a championship that propelled the careers of no less than 11 Formula 1 drivers including Valterri Bottas and Carlos Sainz Jnr.

In addition to his motorsport exploits, de Haas’ portfolio includes VISA EMEA, ING Bank Group Guinness – Distillers Group, Groupe Renault, Audi AG, Bentley, Aston Martin Group, Chrysler, Nissan/NISMO and Team Marketing – which encompasses the UEFA Champions League Football, Sail Amsterdam and more.

Serving as a Consultant on all international affairs to FSM, de Haas reinforces FSM’s vision to operate at the highest standards in sport with world-class credentials whilst taking into consideration each and every clients welfare.

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, said:

“I am delighted to welcome Mick to FSM and this will undoubtedly see the business move to a new level in 2022 with his addition.

“Mick and I were advising to a number of global brands on sports sponsorship strategy behind the scenes of our work with Renault’s market leading customer racing programmes back in 2018 – so it makes perfect sense to continue this alongside creating a stable, commercially minded, surrounding for up-and-coming racing talent in motorsport.

“Having both promoted world-renowned racing championships that have developed the careers of many racing talents, Mick and I are both in agreement that our combined credentials can help many more drivers achieve their aspirations of becoming professionals alongside our work with global brands.”

Mick de Haas, FSM Consultant, added:

“I am pleased to be joining FSM and renew my working relationship with Will on all international projects.

“I’ve known Will for some time and we have always worked well together so I am confident that I can help him with his ambition of making FSM one of the leading agencies in the field of Sports Marketing.”

02/02/2022  

BTCC WINNER DANIEL ROWBOTTOM JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that British Touring Car Championship race winner and newly crowned Jack Sears Trophy winner Daniel Rowbottom has joined the business ahead of the 2022 season.

Becoming the latest driver to join the ever-expanding ranks of FSM, Rowbottom will work with the fledgling agency to continue developing his career as he begins preparations for another season in the UK’s premier motorsport series.

After taking a sabbatical from racing in 2020, the 32-year-old’s sophomore campaign in the BTCC saw him emerge as one of the standout performers as he starred in the Halfords Racing with Cataclean Honda Civic Type R.

Scoring a maiden victory, a further three podium finishes and two pole positions, Rowbottom also dominated the Jack Sears Trophy, chalking up a total of 23 class wins on his way to clinching the coveted crown.

This new partnership will see Rowbottom and FSM founder Will Fewkes reunited, with the latter having played a part in Rowbottom’s racing return in 2016 as he competed in the Renault UK Clio Cup, where he went on to enjoy great success.

Commenting on joining FSM, Rowbottom said:

“I’m really happy to be able to announce that I am working with Fewkes Sport Management. I’ve known Will for a number of years and have every confidence that his global presence and what FSM has to offer will only add to helping me achieve my long term goals in the sport.

“The level at which we are now operating means that I have commitments with my title partners Cataclean, that quite rightly are my main focus. Joining FSM will only add further quality to my racing programme and strengthen other areas on track and commercially.

“Looking back, the 2021 season was good. I went into it with the aim of winning the Jack Sears Trophy and we managed that, along with becoming an established front-runner. Going into 2022 the aim is simple, to win the championship and I’m confident everything is in place to do just that.”

Will Fewkes added.

“I am delighted to welcome a driver of Daniel’s calibre to FSM”

“Daniel is a hugely talented and motivated driver that I believe has all of the right attributes to win that illustrious British Touring Car Championship title.

“It is a very proud moment to be able to work with Daniel closely and to actively be putting positive steps in place for his career, especially having played a part in his return to racing in 2016.

“FSM is ideally placed to help Daniel achieve his ambitions in the coming years given our experience in top-level motorsport working with well-known talent. I look forward to getting the 2022 season underway.”

24/01/2022  

FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT PARTNERS WITH LEADING INSURANCE BROKERAGE AND RISK SPECIALIST GALLAGHER

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce it has partnered with one of the leading insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting service companies in the world, Gallagher.

Gallagher, which operates across 150 countries worldwide, was founded in Chicago in 1927 and employs 34,000 people who provide insurance and risk management advice to clients across a wide range of different industries.

As one of the UK’s leading motorsport management agencies, FSM has established an impressive global network whilst promoting OEM motorsport programmes, drivers and brands, which will in turn benefit the presence of Gallagher in the market place moving forward.

Boasting a wealth of experience from promoting racing championships and talent, FSM founder Will Fewkes is well aware of the high stakes and risks associated with motorsport and is proud to welcome and work alongside a reputable firm such as Gallagher.

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, said:

“Each time one of our athletes takes to the race track it is our duty as their representation to ensure that they are aware of the risks involved. To partner with a global leader such as Gallagher will only further enhance the standards of protection available to our athletes and strengthen our support offering with Gallagher’s industry experience. It makes us stand out from the rest, while also giving our athletes an added sense of security personally.

Commercially, Gallagher has an impressive insurance broking and risk management offering which will also benefit the brands that we work with too. The whole relationship is a match made in heaven and I am really looking forward to watching it evolve.”

Matthew Meredith, Director of Special Risks at Gallagher, added:

“Gallagher has provided insurance and risk management advice to businesses and athletes across many sports for a number of years, and this new partnership with Fewkes Sport Management will further build our presence. We are very pleased to be working with Will and the team to help support more clients and ensure they have the right insurance in place.” 

25/10/2021  

DANNY DWYER CONCLUDES MAIDEN GINETTA GT ACADEMY SEASON WITH FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT ON A HIGH

Fewkes Sport Management client Danny Dwyer recently brought the curtain down on his maiden season of car racing in the Ginetta GT Academy on a high as he secured fourth position in the Rookie Class standings at Donington Park on 16th/17th October.

Competing on the support bills of both the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and Intelligent Money British GT Championship in the new-for-2021 one-make series, Dwyer – who is supported by leading UK access firm PHD Access – showcased his development behind the wheel throughout the season.

Becoming a regular fixture inside the top ten, the first-time racer was a regular threat towards the podium positions, clinching a top-three class finish on his debut weekend at Brands Hatch GP back in May and then again at Snetterton in August.

As part of the FSM client roster, Dwyer was able to utilise more than 30 years’ of expertise within the motorsport industry that FSM possess to ensure he was as prepared as he could be when behind the wheel of his GT4 machine, and around his current business commitments.

Boasting invaluable experience of managing arguably one of the world’s strongest customer racing programmes under Renault Sport in the UK and Northern Europe, company founder Will Fewkes and FSM have worked on promoting categories that have resulted in drivers reaching great heights further up the racing pyramid since 2014, which only adds extra benefit to current clients on the FSM roster.

A total of 18 drivers have graduated to the BTCC from the Renault UK Clio Cup during this time, resulting in three championship wins and four Jack Sears Trophy title victories. Other former drivers from Formula Renault NEC include current FIA F2 Championship leader and 2020 FIA F3 Champion Oscar Piastri and recent 2022 Indy Car signing Christian Lundgaard. In addition, no less than 16 F1 Academy drivers competing in the NEC championship have benefitted from FSM’s services.

Dwyer said as he reflected on the year

“It has been a fantastic first season of racing,” “Going into the year with no racing experience was always going to be a challenge, but with the help of FSM we have made real strides and achieved some great results both on track and commercially for PHD Access.”

“Having FSM working alongside me gave me the ability to solely focusing on arriving at the track each race weekend and driving the car. They took care of running the car as well as covering all aspects of planning for development, coaching and more.

“FSM really do bring the right tools to ensure that you yourself can be the most complete package out on-track. Everything interlinks and they play a crucial role on why I have improved so much this year on a restricted time allowance.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, added:

“I am immensely proud of how Danny has developed during his debut season of car racing and since the first round Brands Hatch GP back in May. We have been discussing a potential motorsport programme for a number of years and it was a pleasure to see it become a reality in 2021.

“Danny has proved that he has the pace to mix it with some of the strongest drivers on the grid and our expectation will only be to further cement that when the season gets underway in 2022.

“All of the tools are now in place to continue the learning process this winter, and FSM is excited to continue working with Danny and PHD Access into the programmes second year.”

15/07/2021  

DANNY DWYER ENJOYS COMPETITIVE START TO 2021 SEASON WITH FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT

Fewkes Sport Management client Danny Dwyer, supported by PHD Access, has enjoyed an encouraging start to his racing career having a produced a string of notable performances in the Ginetta GT Academy. 

Taking his first steps into motorsport with the benefit of FSM’s wealth of experience and expertise, Dwyer has showcased his potential in the one-make series which offers entry level racing for drivers of all experience levels.

Competing on the support bill of the coveted British GT Championship, Dwyer kicked off his campaign at Brands Hatch in late May taking a Rookie Class podium finish in his debut weekend. 

Returning to action in early July at Donington Park, Dwyer continued to show great promise as he claimed a trio of finishes, the best of which was a ninth place in race two whilst battling well inside the overall top ten. 

Drawing on the skills of Alpine F1 Team Simulator driver and Head of FSM of Driver Development Jordan King, the rookie ace is keen to continue his development both on and off the track as he bids for even better results as the year progresses. 

Danny Dwyer commented: 

“I’ve loved every second of the season so far,” Dwyer said. “I’m really enjoying the process of the Ginetta GT Academy and the championship is proving to be ultra-competitive, which only serves as a benefit to push me further.

“Having Fewkes Sport Management looking over the programme has meant that I can arrive and drive, and know that everything is in place. I’ve been able to focus purely on the job of driving and have full confidence that everything is taken care of courtesy of Will [Fewkes] and Jordan [King].

“Away from the racing FSM has also been able to open up other commercial opportunities too which perhaps wouldn’t have been an option before as well.”

Jordan King, Head of FSM Driver Development, added:

“It has been great to work with Danny so far; our results at Brands Hatch and Donington Park have continued to build nicely whilst Danny develops within the championship.

“Every time he gets behind the wheel his pace is improving, he’s developing well and taking on-board everything to ensure he is in the best position when behind the wheel. We’ve also worked with him away from the race meetings using our exclusive network to further enhance his ability, which again will undoubtedly shine through in the coming races.”

30/11/2020  

DANNY DWYER JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT CLIENT ROSTER SUPPORTED BY PHD ACCESS AHEAD OF RACING DEBUT IN 2021

Fewkes Sport Management is delighted to announce that Danny Dwyer has joined its ever-expanding client roster supported by PHD Access ahead of making their racing debut in 2021, which will see them compete in the all-new Ginetta GT Academy.

Well-known as an independently owned, fully comprehensive scaffold and access company, PHD Access has become internationally renowned for producing challenging engineered ideas with innovative techniques – winning plenty of awards along the way.

At the helm of the company, Dwyer has also forged a name for himself within the sporting industry by virtue of his ties with its sponsorship of London Irish Rugby Club in the Gallagher Premiership.

With more than 30 years’ of expertise working within the motorsport industry, FSM will work closely with Dwyer to develop his skills and maximise commercial opportunities within PHD’s activation as they take their first steps into motor racing via the Ginetta GT Academy.

The GT Academy is a new championship launched for 2021 and is billed as a one-make series which offers entry level racing for drivers of all experience levels. The field will be split between experienced drivers and a ‘Rookie’ class, with the calendar made up of appearances alongside both British GT and the British Touring Car Championship.

Danny Dwyer commented: 

“I am delighted to join Fewkes Sport Management ahead of my debut year of car racing in the Ginetta GT Academy in 2021.

“FSM have a wealth of experience both on track with their racing credentials, and off track commercially. This is an excellent fit for my personal development and for that of PHD Access, who are broadening their activations from the Gallagher Premiership.

“We have already sampled the Ginetta GT Academy car a few times and I felt comfortable in it instantly. We have all of the right ingredients to challenge at the front of the grid in my debut year and I can’t wait to get started.”

Will Fewkes, FSM Founder, said:

“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Danny Dwyer and PHD Access to FSM and cannot wait to get started on this exciting venture into the Ginetta GT Academy for 2021.

“It’s been in the pipeline for some time now, and to be working with Danny and such a key international award-winning scaffolding and access provider is a hugely proud moment for FSM.

“PHD Access has a fantastic reputation from activating with London Irish Rugby Club in the Gallagher Premiership, and FSM looks forward to matching its ambitions commercially on and off the track within motorsport.

Jordan King, Head of FSM Driver Development, added:

“Having worked with Ginetta on their LMP1 project and knowing what they are capable of, I’m excited to be helping Danny develop his driving as he starts his motorsport journey while entering a new championship.”

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JORDAN KING JOINS FEWKES SPORT MANAGEMENT AS HEAD OF DRIVER DEVELOPMENT

Fewkes Sport Management is set to strengthen its position as one of the leading motorsport athlete agencies after recruiting FIA World Endurance Championship ace Jordan King as its Head of Driver Development.

Utilising over 30 years’ of knowledge within the motorsport industry, Fewkes Sport Management has become synonymous for its knowledge across all areas of high-profile championship organisation, corporate sponsorship analytics and activation within sport, as well as athlete management.

Focusing on a wide variety of areas, designed to maximise client success, the ever-growing company is set to hit new heights following the addition of King.

Having enjoyed stints in Formula One and IndyCar, whilst currently spearheading Ginetta’s quest for glory in the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 26-year-old will bring his expertise to FSM and its fledgling cliental.

Will Fewkes, FSM founder, said:

“To have a world-class driver of Jordan’s calibre join Fewkes Sport Management as our Head of Driver Development is a real coup for the company moving forward.

“FSM was initially set-up because I felt that given our world-class experience in directing OEM motorsport programmes and promoting leading racing championships, we could really add an extra dimension to the guidance of a young driver’s development and to brands looking to activate sponsorship within sport.

“Jordan’s wealth of experience within Formula One, IndyCar and the World Endurance Championship will only further add to that and all of our clients are set to reap the benefits.”

Jordan added:

“I am really excited that Fewkes Sport Management have brought me onboard to help develop their drivers throughout their journey on motorsport ladder.

“I’m looking forward to bringing my wealth of racing experience,  and coupled with Will Fewkes’ invaluable knowledge of directing OEM motorsport programmes, I believe that we can maximise clients potential and opportunity moving forward.”