Motorsport UK and BRDC establish national academy for young drivers
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) are collaborating to launch a national academy aimed at developing young British drivers. Scheduled to begin in 2027, the BRDC Driver Academy will create a structured path for aspiring racers into single-seaters and sportscars. This initiative seeks to strengthen the talent pool for future motorsport competitions, addressing the need for comprehensive training and support in the UK racing scene.
- •Motorsport UK and BRDC will operate a new academy from 2027.
- •The initiative targets young racers in various categories.
- •It aims to unify development pathways in British motorsport.
- •The BRDC Driver Academy will focus on single-seaters and sportscars.
- 1:35 PMAutosport — Motorsport UK and BRDC unite to develop young British drivers
"Two of the United Kingdom’s biggest motorsport organisations are set to join forces and aid the development of next-generation British drivers. Motorsport UK and the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) will operate a new national academy from 2027 to create a unified development pathway for young racers into single-seaters, sportscars and beyond. It is called the BRDC Driver Academy ...Keep reading
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