Further silverware for Chris Dittmann Racing at the final rounds of the F4 British Championship

Chris Dittmann Racing secured its ninth Rookie Cup podium of the season in the F4 British Championship at the weekend (October 4-6), as Bart Harrison finished second on the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit. Qualifying for the final time this season, Bart delivered a standout performance, finishing just 0.4s from overall pole position, quickest of the Rookies and sixth overall, despite a pair of red flags interrupting the session. The youngster slipped back one position on the opening lap, settling into eighth place but still holding a strong second in the Rookie standings. The Safety Car was then deployed with[…..]

Chris Dittmann Racing battles through tricky weekend at the final rounds of the GB3 Championship

Chris Dittmann Racing was in Kent at the weekend (September 28/29), with a three-car line up of debutant Tom Mills, James Hedley, and Seb Murray contesting the final rounds of the GB3 Championship at Brands Hatch. After free practice on Friday around the Indy circuit, there was a shorter extra session on Saturday morning on the Grand Prix layout, to give everyone a final few laps to familiarise themselves with the full circuit, as testing is limited. Shortly after it was time for qualifying where all three cars showed their quick pace in the opening stages of the session. However,[…..]

Qualifying setback hampers Chris Dittmann Racing on wet Silverstone weekend

Chris Dittmann Racing showed good speed and promise in the F4 British Championship at the weekend (September 20-22), but the loss of fast laps in qualifying left the team wondering what could have been. Bart Harrison was joined by Gustav Jonsson at Silverstone, as the young Swede returned to the series and team, after he claimed the Rookie Cup in 2023. Both had testing and practice in warm and sunny conditions, but the weather would turn for the weekend, keeping everyone guessing. Gustav picked up where he’d left off, almost securing second quickest of anyone in qualifying on Saturday, only[…..]

GB4 champion Tom Mills joins Chris Dittmann Racing for GB3 Championship debut

Chris Dittmann Racing is delighted to announce that reigning GB4 Championship title holder Tom Mills will join the team for his GB3 Championship debut, at Brands Hatch over September 28/29. The 18-year-old who, like the team, is from Gloucestershire, took ten wins on his way to last year’s GB4 title – a 50% success rate. He scored his maiden series victories at the end of the 2022 season, and prior to that, was rookie champion in the National Formula Ford Championship. Those successes also meant Tom has received recognition as a British Racing Drivers Club Rising Star and a Motorsport[…..]

British F4 Rookie Champion Gustav Jonsson set for Chris Dittmann Racing return

Chris Dittmann Racing is very happy to announce that current F4 British Championship Rookie title holder Gustav Jonsson will make a return to the team this weekend (September 20-22). The 18-year-old from Sundbyberg, just outside of Stockholm, joined the team for the 2023 season and drove fantastically, finishing the campaign with 11 Rookie Cup wins, and 13 further podiums, while being the first Swedish driver to claim the Rookie title. This year Gustav has been competing in Europe, in the Italian F4 Championship, where he is seventh in the standings with two podiums, and the Euro 4 Championship, where he[…..]

Chris Dittmann Racing shows promise on a tricky weekend at Donington Park

Chris Dittmann Racing showed its promise on what was a tricky visit to Donington Park in the GB3 Championship at the weekend (September 7/8). With two days of test sessions to prepare, Seb Murray worked his way up the finishing order, as did Jacob Douglas – returning for his second meeting with the team. Unfortunately, there was bad news overnight on Thursday, as Flynn Jackes suffered a broken leg in a traffic incident, which will rule him out of any further racing action in 2024. We wish him a speedy recovery and send our thanks to the University Hospital Coventry[…..]

Flynn Jackes withdraws from remainder of 2024 GB3 season

Chris Dittmann Racing and the GB3 Championship can confirm that driver Flynn Jackes was involved in a road traffic collision on his way home from Donington Park circuit on Thursday, September 5th. Unfortunately, Flynn suffered a broken leg in the incident, and is due to undergo surgery, which will subsequently rule him out of any further racing action in the 2024 season. Everyone at Chris Dittmann Racing and across the GB3 Championship paddock wishes Flynn a speedy recovery and hopes to see him back at a racetrack as soon as possible, while also expressing thanks to the University Hospital Coventry[…..]

Chris Dittmann Racing battles through changeable conditions at Donington Park

Chris Dittmann Racing battled through windy and sometimes wet weather at Donington Park at the weekend (August 24/25), with Bart Harrison showing some good overtaking prowess, finishing just outside the Rookie podium positions. The F4 British Championship returned to the Leicestershire venue, this time on the longer Grand Prix circuit, with two practice sessions on Thursday. Qualifying was a challenge on Saturday morning, with drizzly rain falling, causing tricky wet conditions on track. Running was disrupted by three separate red flags, making it hard for Bart to build up speed and confidence, as he finished fifth fastest of the Rookies.[…..]

Triple podium success for Chris Dittmann Racing and Bart Harrison at Knockhill

Chris Dittmann Racing took a hat-trick of podiums at the weekend (August 9-11), as Bart Harrison claimed three Rookie Cup top three finishes on a strong weekend for himself and the team. After testing on Wednesday and practice on Friday, where Bart finished FP2 second quickest, and third fastest in the combined times, giving plenty of hope for the rest of the meeting. On Saturday morning qualifying took place, but the session was disrupted by three red flags, which affected the team’s runs. Despite that, Bart put in some good laps and finished sixth overall and third of the Rookies,[…..]

Chris Dittmann Racing shows race pace promise after a tricky trip to Silverstone

Chris Dittmann Racing made a return to the Silverstone Grand Prix circuit at the weekend (July 26-28), showing good race pace in the GB3 Championship. The team had an expanded three-car line up for the meeting, with New Zealander Jacob Douglas making his debut in the series, joining full-season teammates Flynn Jackes and Seb Murray. After testing and practice sessions on Thursday and Friday, the three drivers jumped in their cars for qualifying on Saturday morning where Seb finished 14th, Jacob 21st, and Flynn was close behind in 22nd after a weight imbalance in the car affected its handling. There[…..]