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ISSUE 21 | Autumn 2026

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THIS ISSUE:

SEASON ROUND UP

MEET IAN BOWLES

NOAH’S ART CAREER

Taking a look back at the previous four rounds of the GT Cup Championship.

Meet the Marshal helping to drive inclusion in motorsport.

GT4 driver Noah Cosby has an incredible hidden talent...

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THE WORD FROM...

IN THIS ISSUE:

It’s all change at Team BRIT as we made some big championship moves over the last couple of months. Having spent years in the Britcar Championship, all cars are now focused on the GT Cup – read more about the reason behind this inside. It’s been a crazily busy season so far. Racing has of course been our priority, and we’ve had just about everything thrown at us. The drivers have been performing brilliantly and the crew are working tirelessly every race to keep us competitive.

GT CUP GT Cup Director Hannah James to tell us the story of the series, which has more in common with our team than you might think...

SEASON ROUND UP Taking a look back at the previous four rounds of the GT Cup Championship.

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Our GT3 performance has surpassed all expectations. As I write, we sit third in the overall championship and we’re leading the GT class. That has come from exceptional preparation from our drivers and crew and from a team working seamlessly together. We have two rounds remaining and look forward to seeing how much further we can progress. Off the track, it’s been a whirlwind year. From sponsor events and engagements to supporting new rookies with their plans for driving, we haven’t stopped. And there’s no rest in sight – which is just the way we like it. It’s been a privilege to welcome so many sponsors and supporters to the track at our recent hospitality events, and you’ll read about a special track day hosted for sponsor Risk Ledger last month. We’ve been out and about supporting a range of events, and have been providing new services from the workshop, including supporting our first ‘arrive and drive’ client, who is having a great season with our backing. As we near the end of the season, I’d like to thank everyone who continues to believe in us. We simply couldn’t do it without you and we hope we have surpassed your expectations on and off the track once again this year. As ever, get in touch if you’d like to know more about any of our projects and we hope to see you trackside soon.

MEET IAN BOWLES Meet the Marshal helping to drive inclusion in motorsport.

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WHAT IS RACE SCRUTINEERING? Meet the team working to make sure competitors are safe and racing on a level playing field.

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VIP TRACK DAY AT SILVERSTONE We welcomed a range of VIP guests to join us for a day of track time.

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TECH ADAPTIONS FOR OUR DRIVERS A look at Motability Scheme, the UK’s biggest provider of leased vehicles to disabled drivers.

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PLUS: MIKE SCUDAMORE Team Principal mike@teambrit.co.uk 02

In Conversation With Team BRIT Podcasts Team BRIT On Tour Noah Begins His Career As An Artist Sponsor Focus: Adrian Flux Our Charity Partner: Dog’s For Autisim Five Questions with Marc Wood

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ALL EYES ON GT CUP Earlier this year, we announced a major shake up of our championship plans, moving all drivers and cars over to the GT Cup. This was a big decision, and a move away from the Britcar Championship, which has been our home for many years. Team Principal Mike Scudamore tells us more: “The decision to move championships wasn’t an easy one! “We’ve been loyal competitors in the Britcar Championship for a long time. We have a great relationship with Championship Director Claire Hedley, and it has been the training and development ground for so many of our drivers at different levels of experience. “We will remain staunch supporters of the championship and I strongly suspect you’ll see a Team BRIT entry again in the coming seasons.

“We’re constantly reviewing and assessing what’s best for our drivers, however. Motorsport requires significant budgets, exceptional coaching, the very best technical expertise, and a commitment to constant growth. “We want to maximise our drivers’ budgets as much as possible to ensure they get the most track time possible, in championships that are right for their level of experience, developing their racing careers alongside our wider development as a team. “That was why we moved all our GT4 drivers over to the GT Cup earlier in the season. This meant that from August onwards, we’ve been running 2 x cars at each GT Cup meeting.

This guarantees we are being efficient with our resources, providing sponsors and guests with more cars to cheer on and allowing our drivers to operate in alignment with our ambitious GT3 programme. “Our experience with the GT Cup team has so far has been extremely positive. We’ve been impressed with the professionalism and organisation, and our drivers have had a great experience to date. “As I write, we have just two rounds remaining, alongside our final Snetterton Saloons race weekend for rookie Tom Cannon. Here’s to a fantastic season finale!”

or the first time ever, 2026 has seen us competing in the GT Cup Championship. Starting out with our GT3 campaign led by Jamie Falvey and Paul Fullick, we’ve gone on to conclude our season with both our GT4s also competing in the championship. We asked Championship Director Hannah James to tell us the story of the series and its history, which has more in common with our team than you might think...

WHEN WAS THE CHAMPIONSHIP SET UP AND BY WHO? GT Cup was founded by Marc Haynes in 2007, with the first GT Cup race taking place at Snetterton in November of that year. It was very much Marc’s idea and his championship. I was there from the beginning in a supporting role, helping him establish and develop what he had created. Marc’s own route into motorsport was quite remarkable. He had been paralysed from a very young age but was determined that this shouldn’t prevent him from racing. In 1989 he became the first paraplegic driver in the UK to obtain a racing licence from what was then the RAC Motor Sports Association. Getting that licence wasn’t straightforward. Marc had to demonstrate that, despite his disability, he could get himself safely out of a race car within the required time. He took his car to the governing body’s headquarters, with a mattress alongside it, and proved that he could throw himself out of the car and onto the mattress within 30 seconds. That determination summed Marc up rather well. Being told that something couldn’t be done generally just made him more determined to find a way of doing it.

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He went on to race Porsches and later a Ferrari 360 Challenge. It was actually the frustration of not being able to find a suitable championship in which to race his Ferrari that ultimately led Marc to create his own. That became GT Cup. The first full series followed in 2008 and GT Cup gained full championship status in 2009. I continued working alongside Marc as the championship grew and developed. Sadly, Marc passed away in 2016, aged just 48. Following his death, Chris Haynes, J, the Haynes family and I continued the championship he had created. It was important to us that GT Cup continued to evolve while retaining the character and principles Marc had established. Next year marks 20 years since that first GT Cup race. It will obviously be a poignant milestone, particularly coming just over ten years since we lost Marc, but also something we are incredibly proud to be celebrating. 04

WHAT WAS THE GOAL OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN TERMS OF WHAT IT SET OUT TO BE / WHO IT WANTED TO ATTRACT? Marc always described GT Cup as being “by racers, for racers”, and nearly 20 years later that is still probably the best way of describing what we try to do. The original aim was to give sporting drivers somewhere they could race proper GT machinery against like-minded competitors, in a professionally organised championship, without requiring the level of commitment involved in something like British GT. It was important that it was accessible to different types of GT car as well. GT Cup came about partly because Marc couldn’t find the right home for his own Ferrari 360 Challenge, so providing somewhere for a varied range of GT machinery to compete has been part of the championship’s DNA from the very beginning. The cars have obviously changed enormously since 2007. We’ve had everything over the years from Richard Chamberlain’s incredible Porsche 935 and the Topcats Marcos Mantis through to Nissan GT-Rs, Ferraris, Lamborghinis and the current generation of GT3, GT2, GT4, Cup and Challenge cars. What hasn’t changed is that the sporting driver remains at the centre of it. Professional drivers have become an important part of GT Cup too, particularly sharing cars with our sporting drivers and helping them develop, but we don’t want to lose sight of who the championship was originally created for. It should be competitive on track, professional in the way it is run and, equally importantly, enjoyable to be part of.

HOW MANY TEAMS TYPICALLY COMPETE EACH YEAR? HAVE YOU SEEN CONTINUED GROWTH SINCE YOU STARTED? WWe typically have grids in the high 20s now, with a really healthy mixture of established professional teams, smaller independent operations and owner-drivers. The championship has certainly grown

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enormously from its beginnings, but I wouldn’t necessarily measure our success simply by trying to put more and more cars on the grid every year. We’ve seen the level of machinery and the professionalism of the teams develop significantly. GT3 in particular has grown strongly in recent seasons, alongside very competitive GTC, GTH, GTO and GTA groups. Something I think says a lot about GT Cup is the number of people who come back. We have teams and drivers who have been part of the championship for many years, others who race with us, go elsewhere and then return, and at the same time we continue to attract completely new competitors. Last year’s championship demonstrated the strength of the concept particularly well. The overall title was won by a Lamborghini Super Trofeo from GTC, with a McLaren GT3 second, a BMW GT4 third and an Aston Martin GT4 fourth. That is GT Cup in a nutshell. You don’t necessarily have to have the fastest or most expensive car on the grid to have something meaningful to race for or even to compete for the overall championship..

WHAT SHOULD TEAMS EXPECT FROM A TYPICAL GT CUP RACE AND WHAT SETS YOU APART FROM OTHER CHAMPIONSHIPS? Lots of track time and lots of racing! Our standard weekends include qualifying, 25-minute Sprint Races and 50-minute Pit Stop Races, while we have also developed the GT Cup 100 format with 100-minute endurance races at selected events. The different formats offer different challenges. The Sprints are short and competitive, while the longer races introduce pit stops, strategy and driver changes. Having four races is something I think is particularly important. Motorsport doesn’t always go to plan – you can have contact, a mechanical problem or simply make a mistake – but in GT Cup one bad race doesn’t necessarily mean your whole weekend is over. You’ve still got another three opportunities to get back out there, enjoy the car and score points. It also makes a difference for the people

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who come to support our competitors. Drivers often have family, friends, sponsors and guests who have travelled a long way to watch them race. With racing on both days and four races across the weekend, there are plenty of opportunities for them to actually see the car out on track. If something goes wrong in one race, hopefully they haven’t travelled all that way only to see a few laps. We’ve always tried to listen to our competitors when developing the format. For 2026, for example, we refined success seconds and driver categorisations and retained the GT Cup 100 events following the response to them. But I think what really sets us apart is the paddock. We work extremely hard to provide a professionally run championship without losing the personal side of it. We know our drivers and teams and we’re accessible to them. If somebody has a problem, an idea or simply wants to come and talk to us, they can. It is also a remarkably friendly paddock. People race each other extremely hard on track but you’ll regularly see teams helping one another behind the scenes. Drivers, teams, partners and families become part of the GT Cup community and many friendships have developed through the championship over the years. One of the nicest things is hearing that from the competitors themselves. Drivers who come back to GT Cup regularly talk about how welcoming the paddock is and how much they enjoy being part of it. Marc listened closely to his competitors when he created GT Cup and we’ve tried very hard to retain that. We won’t always be able to give everybody the answer they want, but they know they can come and talk to us. We take the racing very seriously. We just don’t believe that means you can’t enjoy yourself at the same time.

WHAT IS THE HARDEST BIT ABOUT RUNNING A CHAMPIONSHIP? TTrying to keep everybody happy – which after nearly 20 years I’ve accepted is probably impossible! There are a huge number of moving parts behind a race weekend that competitors hopefully never need to think about. We’re dealing with circuits, organisers, officials, regulations, technical matters, driving standards, commercial partners, television and livestreaming, hospitality and everything else required to put the championship on track. One of our particular challenges is the diversity of machinery. It’s also one of GT Cup’s greatest strengths, so we certainly wouldn’t want to lose it, but creating fair and meaningful competition when you have GT3s, GT2s, GT4s and numerous different Cup and Challenge cars naturally requires a lot of work. The sport doesn’t stand still either. New cars arrive, existing cars evolve and the needs of competitors change, so the championship has to evolve with them. The hardest judgement is often knowing what to change and what not to change. We listen closely to feedback from our teams and drivers, but ultimately you have to make decisions that are right for the championship as a whole. Not everybody will /TeamBRIT

agree with every decision. I also never forget that our competitors are spending a considerable amount of their own money to be there. They have chosen GT Cup as the place where they want to go racing, and I feel a real responsibility to make sure we give them the best championship and race weekend we can.

WHAT HAVE BEEN THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE YEAR SO FAR?

established teams return and the paddock continue to have the atmosphere it does is hugely rewarding. And we’re not finished yet. We still have Brands Hatch and our Snetterton finale to come, so hopefully some of the biggest highlights of 2026 haven’t happened yet.

WHAT ARE THE FUTURE PLANS?

2027 is going to be particularly special because it marks 20 years since that very first GT Cup race at Snetterton. There have already been so many this year, Reaching our 20th anniversary is a but the quality and closeness of the racing significant milestone, and I think it’s has probably been the biggest highlight for important that we use it both to celebrate me. where GT Cup came from and to look at We’ve had races decided almost at the where we go next. chequered flag. At Donington in June, Peter When you look back at photographs Erceg and Marcus Clutton took victory for PB of those early grids and compare them Racing by JMH with a move just two corners with today’s cars, the from the end. The following championship has changed day Tom Walpole won on the enormously. Motorsport GT Cup debut weekend of the itself has changed KTM X-BOW GT2. enormously. The two GT Cup 100 What I’m proud of is weekends have been that the fundamental another highlight. They add philosophy hasn’t really something different for changed with it. our competitors and have We want to continue produced some fantastic attracting high-quality racing and strategy. At teams and fantastic Silverstone we had some GT machinery, develop of the best wheel-to-wheel our race formats where racing of the season, with it genuinely benefits Marcus Clutton coming competitors and continue through to take the lead improving our media and on the penultimate lap of commercial offering. Saturday’s race, followed We’ve seen particularly by Bradley and Gilbert Yates Hannah James, Championship strong interest in GT racing winning Sunday’s GT Cup Director. Photos GT Cup. in recent years and we 100 on Greystone GT’s first need to make sure GT Cup GT3 appearance with us this remains relevant and attractive within an season. increasingly busy motorsport landscape. We’ve also seen fantastic competition But growth simply for the sake of being throughout the groups rather than just at the bigger isn’t the objective. front of the grid, which is equally important We don’t want to turn GT Cup into to us. something it was never intended to be. Of course, having Team BRIT join us this Marc created the championship because season has been particularly special. Jamie he wanted somewhere that people like Falvey and Paul Fullick won their very first GT him could come and race fantastic GT Cup race at Donington in the BMW M4 GT3 cars. He wanted it to be competitive and and have followed that with further wins, professionally organised, but he also listened poles and some great performances at the to his competitors and wanted them to enjoy front of the field. being there. There is also a connection that means Chris, J, the Haynes family and I are very something to us personally. More than conscious that we’re custodians of what Marc 35 years ago Marc had to prove that his created. disability shouldn’t prevent him from being Twenty years after that first race, I think the allowed to race. To now see two disabled best tribute we can give him is to keep GT Cup drivers racing a BMW M4 GT3 – and winning moving forward while making sure that when – in the championship he subsequently somebody walks into our paddock, it still created feels rather special. I’m sure Marc feels like GT Cup. would have enjoyed seeing that. More generally, seeing new teams arrive, @TeamBRITRacing

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TEAM BRIT Earlier this year, we re-launched our team podcast. The series has been going from strength to strength, starting with an online chat, to what is now an ‘on the road’ tour of sponsor HQs, race tracks, studios and everything in between! SO FAR, WE’VE HAD:

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Team Principal, Mike Scudamore

Engineering Director, Al Locke

Christopher Ward CEO, Mike France

‘How I’m building the world’s only all-disabled racing team’

‘Adapting for Disabilities and GT3’

‘Challenging the Status Quo’

Each episode sees Team BRIT PR Manager Lucy Sheehan chatting with guests about their own personal story, alongside their connection to the team.

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GT3 Driver, Paul Fullick

Marketing Director at Risk Ledger, James Alliband

‘How a life changing injury led me to GT3 racing’

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You can watch via YouTube or listen on Spotify. We have lots of episodes in the edit and soon to be released. If you’d like to make a suggestion for a podcast guest, email lucy@ teambrit.co.uk

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GT CUP ROUNDS 9 & 10

SILVERSTONE Next up was Silverstone, where the team arrived full of confidence following the strong results at Donington. Friday provided a productive day of testing, and it was fantastic to welcome Noah Cosby and Asha Silva back on track in the BMW M4 GT4 for their first race in the GT Cup. The weekend also saw ITV News join us at the circuit to capture some of the action and, importantly, the story behind Team BRIT and what makes the team so special.

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Saturday was made even more memorable by the incredible support trackside, with more than 120 guests joining us for VIP hospitality. Having so many friends, family members, partners and supporters there to cheer the team on created a brilliant atmosphere around the garage.

Donington Park provided an epic weekend of racing, with soaring temperatures making conditions challenging from the very start. The heat during testing meant tyre management and car setup were going to be crucial, and the team worked hard throughout the weekend to find the right balance. That hard work certainly paid off.

Qualifying once again delivered a strong starting position for the BMW M4 GT3, lining up at the front, while Noah and Asha put the GT4 fourth in class.

Saturday couldn’t have started much better, with Jamie putting the BMW M4 GT3 on pole before converting it into a superb sprint race victory. The result was another important step forward for the team as we continue to build confidence and performance in our newest car. The pit stop race brought plenty more drama. A technical gremlin caused the car to cut out and dropped us right to the back of the field. Paul managed to get the car restarted and immediately set about fighting his way back through the pack. His determined drive put the car back in contention before handing over to Jamie, who brought it home in an excellent third place.

Unfortunately, the GT4’s weekend came to an early end. An incident at the first corner brought Noah and Asha’s race to a premature conclusion and meant the car was unable to take any further part in the weekend. It was a disappointing end to what had been a promising return to the track, but the team showed its usual resilience and quickly turned its focus to the GT3. Paul Fullick and Jamie Falvey kept things clean and consistent in the BMW M4 GT3, bringing home another overall podium with a third-place finish. Sunday brought the Silverstone 100, with another 50 guests joining us to cheer the team on. With almost an hour behind the wheel for each driver, the race was a real test of endurance, strategy and consistency. The team looked on course for second place, but a puncture forced an additional pit stop and dropped the car back to third. It wasn’t quite the result we had been hoping for, but another overall podium was a strong way to finish the weekend.

Sunday began with another qualifying pole after another strong performance. Despite an early safety car, Jamie built a healthy lead in the pit stop race before handing the car over to Paul. He drove brilliantly and narrowly missed out on victory, crossing the line in second. Paul then rounded off the weekend with another P2 finish in the final sprint race. A win, a third place and two second places made it an outstanding weekend for the team and another clear sign of the progress being made in GT3.

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MEET IAN BOWLES: THE MARSHAL HELPING DRIVE INCLUSION IN MOTORSPORT

hen Ian Bowles first spotted the men and women in orange while attending motorsport events as a spectator, he wondered what it would be like to be part of the action. Ten years later, he’s not only an experienced marshal but also Membership Coordinator for the British Motorsport Marshal Club - South East Region (BMMC-SE), supporting 800 volunteer marshals across the region. Ian is now in his second season as membership coordinator, a voluntary role that sees him working closely with the Regional committee and especially Recruitment and Training teams, National Membership Coordinator, supporting members day-to-day, organising visits and events, and helping shape projects with both the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC) and other organisations.

Despite that love of driving, Ian found his place in motorsport not behind the wheel, but as a marshal.

For Ian, the attraction is the teamwork and camaraderie.

The South East region covers a vast area, including Brands Hatch, Lydden Hill and Snetterton, stretching across seven counties and London. But while Ian’s responsibilities have grown, his passion for motorsport remains rooted in the same enthusiasm he developed during his teenage years. I S S U E

His interest began with motorcycles during the Barry Sheene era before expanding into cars and racing. Over the years he has enjoyed passenger experiences in GT cars, driven Formula 4 machinery and sampled a wide range of other race cars.

“I used to do track days and then decided to give marshalling a try,” he says. “I tried trackside roles, but they weren’t really for me. But I found my home in the pit lane, grid, assembly and paddock.”

“Our job is to make sure everything’s in place and support our members however we can,” he explains. “Whether that’s helping someone with a question, bringing in new marshals, or working on bigger national projects.”

With a background in engineering spanning 30 years, working in Design, Research and Development, Operations and Management, motorsport was a natural fit.

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“I enjoy being close to the vehicles and working with drivers and race teams. Everyone works together to make sure the event runs smoothly.” Marshalling is voluntary and is a hugely varied role. On-track marshals work around the circuit, carrying out duties such as flag signalling and incident response, while off-track marshals support areas including the Paddock, Assembly area, Pit lane, Starting Grid and Parc Ferme. Safety is always the priority, with marshals receiving

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“I want to help remove barriers,” he says. “There seems to be limited awareness of disabled drivers, and I want to help make that part of normal motorsport. Once someone’s in the car, they’re no different to anyone else. I see the person, not the disability. “I also think we can learn from each other. Marshals need to know how best to help a disabled driver, and it’s extremely valuable for drivers and teams to understand the role of marshal.”

extensive training through their regional clubs and Motorsport UK alongside practical learning on the job and from experienced colleagues. Once a fully licensed marshal, volunteers can then apply to upgrade their licence after a period of time, developing up through Grades 1 and 2 to a Grade 3, making them a senior level marshals. Usually for high profile events such as Formula 1 or Goodwood, there is a minimum Grade requirement. Over the years, marshalling has given Ian unforgettable memories, including meeting his wife Kate while both were volunteering at Brands Hatch. “It happens more often than people think,” he laughs. “The marshal community is like one big family.” That sense of belonging is also what motivates his commitment to Team BRIT. Following a visit to Team BRIT HQ, Ian has been working proactively with the team to develop training materials that help marshals better understand disabled drivers and how they can offer the best possible support at events.

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For anyone thinking about becoming a marshal, Ian’s advice is simple: “Have a taster day first, take your time to learn, and enjoy it. You’ll get a buzz from it and probably become addicted. The good thing is that marshals will always share their knowledge and support you where every you marshal in the UK or abroad. You’re never on your own.” And for Ian, that’s what motorsport marshalling is all about: teamwork, community, and helping everyone thrive in the sport they love. Find out more about the British Motorsport Marshals Club at www.marshals.co.uk.

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BEHIND THE SCENES: WHAT IS RACE SCRUTINEERING? When we think about motorsport, it’s easy to focus on the drivers, cars and action on track. But behind every race meeting is a team working to make sure competitors are safe and every car is racing on a level playing field. One of those people is Adrian Smith, a Motorsport UK scrutineer who has spent the past Ten years working across championships including Britcar Endurance and TCR UK. He also helps with championship eligibility for British F4 and has worked across other championships and race meetings. For Ady, scrutineering brings together two of his biggest interests: engineering and motorsport. “I’ve been around motorsport all my life, going right back to when I was a child,” he explains. “My father used to take me to races, I grew up around it.” Although he never felt he was fast enough to compete himself, his engineering background naturally drew him towards the technical side of the sport. Away from the circuit, Ady is a mechanical engineer and currently works full time in the construction sector, while his home is just 10 miles from Donington Park.

SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS SCRUTINEERING? Scrutineering can broadly be split into two areas: safety scrutineering and eligibility scrutineering.

“There is a shelf life on any particular item,” Ady explains. Condition is critical. Equipment must be fit for use and free from rips, tears or damage.

Safety scrutineering is about making sure vehicles and competitors’ personal protective equipment are safe, compliant and in the right condition. “The safety side is all about making sure that the vehicle and the competitors’ PPE – such as clothing and helmets – are all up to spec and in the right condition,” says Ady.

“With crash helmets, the checks are particularly important. We need to make sure that nothing additional has been added to the helmet that shouldn’t be there, and that it hasn’t been modified or damaged in any way.”

The second element is eligibility, which is more closely connected to the individual championship. This involves checking whether the vehicle complies with the regulations that the championship is running to.

LOOKING UNDER THE BONNET – AND UNDERNEATH THE CAR

Every championship operating under Motorsport UK has its own sporting and technical regulations, which can differ from one series to another.

Scrutineers check components including seats, harnesses and seat frames, ensuring they are appropriately homologated, in date, and correctly mounted. They also look for anything damaged or incorrectly installed.

THE CHECKS BEFORE A CAR HITS THE TRACK Before racing begins, competitors go through pre-event scrutineering. These checks need to be completed before they are signed off and allowed to compete. A typical race will see a chief scrutineer supported by four or five others, who work around the vehicles and competitors to make sure everything is compliant. For drivers, a significant part of the inspection focuses on their PPE. Scrutineers check crash helmets, HANS devices, race overalls, boots and gloves, as well as base layers where required. Equipment must be homologated and comply with the relevant FIA requirements.

Homologation confirms that an item has been produced and approved to the required standard, but that approval doesn’t mean it can be used indefinitely.

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The inspection of the vehicle is equally detailed.

Fire extinguishing systems are another important area. Where a homologated system is required, scrutineers check the tank, tubing, nozzles and activation points, ensuring everything is correctly fitted and functional. Roll cages and fuel tanks are also subject to certification and homologation requirements. For a car such as Team BRIT’s BMW M4 GT3, there is homologation paperwork associated with the vehicle, allowing scrutineers to check the physical car against the approved documentation. Once the cars are on track, the focus moves further into the championship regulations.

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KEEPING THE RACING FAIR Scrutineering isn’t simply about checking whether a car is safe. It’s also about making sure competitors are racing within the same rules. This is where the championship’s Balance of Performance, or BOP, comes into play. This is designed to balance different manufacturers’ cars using factors such as engine performance, ride height, aerodynamic components and minimum weight. “The aim is to ensure that cars are fully compliant, competitive and that no competitor has an unfair advantage,” says Ady. “We judge on fact based on technical matters, measuring in an unbiased way. This impartiality is a fundamental part of the role.”

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMETHING ISN’T RIGHT? For teams, the pre-event process is generally relatively relaxed. They know what they have built and prepared, and what the scrutineers will be checking. Drivers can sometimes feel more nervous. “They tend to be a bit more cautious and sometimes nervous about the process, purely because we’re looking at their PPE,” Ady says. There can be genuine consequences if equipment doesn’t meet the required standard. If a problem is identified with a crash helmet, for example, it could be impounded for the weekend.

There are then different routes available. Those wanting to progress into national scrutineering can follow the chief scrutineer route, which involves another assessment. Eligibility scrutineering has a separate competency pathway.

A CLOSE-KNIT MOTORSPORT COMMUNITY Scrutineers and marshals form a particularly close network, with many of the same faces appearing at circuits throughout the season. Over time, scrutineers also get to know the teams and drivers. “They get to know you and your personality, and you get to know theirs” says Ady.

The driver can obtain another helmet, but that’s clearly not the preferred outcome.

For Ady, that connection with the wider paddock is one of the things that makes the role so rewarding.

“The last thing we want to do is prevent anyone from racing, but we have to be precise on what we’re doing,” says Ady.

One of his personal highlights has been being involved with Gulf 12 Hours, but ultimately, it is the wider experience that keeps him coming back.

The role isn’t about catching people out. Scrutineers are there to advise competitors and help steer them in the right direction while ensuring the regulations are followed.

“What makes it for me is the whole format – everyone’s here for the right reasons. It’s generally a friendly paddock environment. We have the opportunity to get close to the race teams, become deeply engaged with how the championships operate, and work alongside championship operational management teams.”

Post-race scrutineering brings a different dynamic. Teams can become more nervous because the consequences of non-compliance can potentially be much greater. “It could be we discover a non-compliance, resulting in disqualification as a worst case scenario,” Ady explains. “We don’t want to go down that route, but we have to be firm otherwise it’s unfair and influences the championship results.”

DOING IT FOR THE LOVE OF THE SPORT

Importantly, scrutineers don’t decide the sporting outcome themselves. Their role is to establish the technical facts.

For Ady, that commitment comes down to one thing: a love of motorsport.

“If there is a non-compliance, we write a report and this goes to the clerk of the course who then makes the decision.”

“100% – it’s the love of the sport.”

FROM TRAINEE TO SCRUTINEER Becoming an official Motorsport UK scrutineer involves a structured training and assessment process.

The vast majority of scrutineers are volunteers, just like the orange army of race marshals.

The role also provides a unique perspective on racing, with scrutineers getting access to virtually every part of the motorsport environment. “We get unprecedented access to the whole format of it, which is a great factor.”

New scrutineers start as trainees and attend a number of different events, working through key points and competencies. A trained scrutineer then signs them off as they develop their experience.

And that is perhaps what makes the role so fascinating. While drivers and teams are rightly at the centre of attention when the lights go out, scrutineers are there throughout the journey – checking, measuring, advising and ensuring that racing is safe, compliant and fair.

Once training is completed, candidates receive letters of recommendation allowing them to become fully fledged Motorsport UK scrutineers.

It’s a vital role that happens largely away from the spotlight, but without it, there simply wouldn’t be a level playing field on which the racing can take place.

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TEAM BRIT ON TOUR As ever, whilst we’re not on the track racing, we’re busy getting out and about to spread the word about all things Team BRIT and to spend time with our sponsors and supporters. INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION

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In July we were at Silverstone for two days supporting our partners RS at the Formula Student UK event.

In June we had a fabulous afternoon at the home of our long-term supporters, MRTC. Suppliers of motorsport communication systems, the MRTC team have been behind us for years, providing us with the kit we need to stay connected at the track. The staff had the chance to get up close with our BMW M4 GT3 and hear more about the season so far.

The educational engineering competition tasks teams to design, build and race a singleseater race car. The competition aims to develop enterprising and innovative young engineers and encourage more young people to take up a career in engineering, with over 100 university teams taking part every year.

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Also in July, we attended another amazing Celebration of Speed event at Lympstone Manor. It was a pleasure to take along our BMW M4 GT3 along and share the Team BRIT story, with GT3 driver Paul Fullick and Team Principal Mike Scudamore speaking on two of the event’s main stages. The event, hosted by Michelinstarred chef Michael Caines, brought together an incredible collection of cars and people, including Jenson Button, Ant Anstead, Jason Plato, Ben Collins and Jennie Gow. A huge thank you to Michael Caines and the whole team for putting on another brilliant event and making us feel so welcome. We had a fantastic time and hope to see you again next year.

We took along our V-Rig sim to display our hand controls and spoke about all things motorsport engineering with the students who attended from all over the world.

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A track day with Team BRIT is always a pretty cool event, but we surpassed even our expectations with a VIP track day at Silverstone in August. Not all our time at track is about focusing on our own driver development. Part of our commitment to our sponsors, the wider community and our team growth, is about giving others the chance to experience life in the fast lane with Team BRIT, and to spend time with potential partners. So on the 17th August, we welcomed a range of VIP guests to join us for a day of track time.

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First up, were representatives and clients of team sponsor Risk Ledger. The cyber security, supply chain experts joined us as team sponsors last year, and have quickly established themselves as loyal supporters.

We were delighted to welcome internationally acclaimed paraplegic racer Nigel Bailly who came to test our hand control technology.

Team BRIT super fan and Risk Ledger’s Head of Marketing, James Alliband, joined us with some of his clients and colleagues, along with his son Thomas. Thomas is already on his way to taking his dad’s crown as number 1 fan, having joined us for many races this year, and declaring that his number 1 racing driver is no longer Llandro Norris….it’s Bobby Trundley.

Nigel, who has previously raced at Le Mans and is currently racing protypes in Europe was impressed at how easy the controls were to adapt to and has given us some valuable feedback on how we can improve them further. We hope to be able to work together again soon.

Chris Beresford from Halma, a customer of Risk Ledger, was one of the lucky clients invited to attend. Reflecting on his day with the team, he said: “Attending the track day at Silverstone was an eye opener. Not only did I get to drive the circuit myself, but I also saw the drivers at work on the hot laps. A lap in the McLaren was simply breathtaking. Both Paul and Jamie were a huge credit to the team, role models and truly inspirational. Once you’ve lived a day in the garage with Team BRIT, you just want to find a way to get more involved. An exciting, fun and humbling day with an outstanding team and a purpose to match.”

MICHAEL CAINES We also invited along Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines, who we most recently spent time with at the Lympstone Manor Celebration of Speed. Michael, who lost an arm following a car crash, got behind the wheel and had a great time out on track. Commenting on his Instagram account after the event, he said: “Thank you Mike Scudamore and Team BRIT for an incredible day, and to Paul Fullick for shouting “brake”, “brake!” and teaching me how to navigate a speed on the Silverstone GP Circuit.

SONALI SHAH We also welcomed academic and researcher, Sonali Shah who was keen to spend time with the team to learn more about what we do.

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“I don’t often feel relaxed without my arm on, but what these guys do to enable people with disabilities to race a car is just amazing. “We’re always pleased to have Team BRIT joins us at the Celebration of Speed. What they do is truly inspiring and boy, they are fast too!”

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NOAH BEGINS HIS CAREER AS AN ARTIST GT4 driver Noah Cosby may be an incredible talent behind the wheel, but he also has a hidden talent that many Team BRIT fans are unaware of.

oah is an exceptional artist, and it was his talent for art that earned him his scholarship at Stowe School where he excelled in his art A-Level. His exam piece involved creating an incredible sculpture of his legs, post-accident, using laser cut acrylic discs, layered onto rods into a life-size model. Ever since leaving school, Noah has continued to pursue art as a hobby, moving into ‘pointillism’, which is creating imagery through pen and ink fine dots. A specialism he taught himself, Noah now creates incredibly detailed artwork involving thousands upon thousands of dots of different sizes to create unique masterpieces.

They can take months to complete and encompass shading and shadows to create detailed depictions of subjects that have so far included birds, other animals, shells and motorsport. It is these pieces that caught the eye of Art Curator Renata Fernandes of ‘Escapade,’ an accommodation provider and restaurant based at Silverstone, after Noah was encouraged to contact her about his art. Noah’s leg sculpture is now on display near the pool at Escapade and his pointillism piece of a V10 engine hangs on the wall in the restaurant where it is now for sale. It will soon be joined by two new engine pieces to complete the full set. Looking ahead, Renata is set to establish further exhibitions in galleries outside of Silverstone, featuring Noah’s work. Noah said; “Art has been a passion of mine for years, but it’s not something I’ve had the time or to pursue properly. “To now have my work out there, with people taking an interest, feels surreal, but also really rewarding, especially considering how long my pieces can take. The engine piece that is currently on display in Escapade took 5 months. “It’s great to have Renata’s belief and backing. I’m looking forward to working further with her and also setting up my art website and social media accounts, with a view to making more work available for sale, including prints of my originals.”

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drian Flux is the UK’s largest specialist motor insurance broker, covering everything from classic and vintage cars to modified sports cars and much more. We’re five years into our partnership with the organisation, which also has its roots in disability inclusion. Founder Adrian Flux was disabled, and formed the company when he couldn’t get insurance for his kit car in 1973. Since then, it has provided insurance services to people and organisations, with a focus on the individual.

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Its staff get to know a driver, their history and current requirements to ensure the insurance they take out suits their circumstances. A similar approach that is taken to innovating for our drivers, building solutions to suit their needs. We caught up with General Manager, Gerry Bucke, to hear his views on the team’s progress:

Becoming the first disabled drivers to win a GT Cup race, on debut, feels like a standout racing moment. On the partnership side, working with Paul Fullick for the hilarious ‘David Brent’ video was a memorable highlight. We can’t wait to share our next content project with Harvey Phillips to help tell his story and inspire others.

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO BE PART OF THE REASON THAT TEAM BRIT HAS BEEN ABLE TO GROW IN THE WAY THAT IT HAS? Team BRIT’s ambition mirrors our own. We’re a driven and innovative company that has grown into the UK’s largest specialist motor insurance broker. During that growth, we have worked extremely hard to not lose our family ethos. We see the same determination in Team BRIT to continuously do better. They’re hungry, yet grounded, and will never forget what they stand for and why they’re here in the first place. It’s rewarding to be able to support Team BRIT’s desire to spread their name and help bring their incredible story to an even wider audience.

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WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR STANDOUT TEAM BRIT MOMENTS OVER THE LAST YEAR? Every time Team BRIT takes to the track it feels like another victory for opportunity and inclusion. Making history along the way makes that even more special.

WHAT ARE YOUR HOPES FOR THE PARTNERSHIP OVER THE COMING YEAR? Our goal is simple: to support Team BRIT’s ambitions in whatever way they see fit. Whether that’s creating engaging content, supporting public appearances or running giveaways, we’re fully behind their efforts to inspire and provide opportunities. It’s important that we continue to be associated with an organisation that breaks down barriers and serves the underserved - values that sit at the very heart of what we do every day.

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THE TECH ADAPTATIONS KEEPING OUR DRIVERS ON THE ROAD Our drivers have access to cutting edge technology to keep them competitive on the track. It’s the difference that enables them to compete on a level playing field and opens the doors to a sport that many perceive as out of reach. But how do they keep independent on the road during day to day life? A number of our drivers are customers of the Motability Scheme , the UK’s biggest provider of leased vehicles to disabled drivers.

maintenance and insurance package. Many car adaptations are also available through the Scheme. The Motability Scheme joined us as team sponsors back in 2024 when they backed driver Noach Cosby, before extending their support to the wider team. For many of our drivers, the Scheme has been familiar to them for years, and is something they cite as being critical to their independence.

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CALLUM SMITH I became a Scheme customer in 2024. I decided to join because I knew I would need bespoke adaptations due to my disability, and the Scheme are specialists when it comes to this. I knew from my research that they, and their partners, would have the expertise and access to the technology that could make this happen.

AARON MORGAN I joined the Motability scheme in 2007, with my first car arriving just 3 days after I passed my test in May. I decided to join as it was the best way to get a car on the road as a 16-year-old. A little-known fact is that some disabled people qualify to learn to drive at 16. I was impressed with the range on offer, which also included extra benefits which the Scheme gives - insurance, road side cover, tyres, servicing. My adaptations are known as push/pull controls. There is a lever which sits to the bottom right of my steering wheel, which I pull towards me to accelerate and push to the dashboard to brake. The controls are quite simple, the lever which I push/ pull operates other mechanical bars which physically push the cars pedals. The great thing about them is that able bodied people, such as my parents or girlfriend can drive the car too. I used these controls in my driving instructor’s car and found them very easy to learn/use, so have stuck with them since then. Then, because I have one hand on my push pull lever at all times I have a steering ball, which enables me to rotate the steering wheel 360 degrees with just one hand. Having a fully adapted car makes an immeasurable difference to my life. It means I can travel everywhere I need to - work, the gym, shopping, holidays, racing, to see friends whenever I want to so I can live in independently

NOAH COSBY I became a customer of the Motability Scheme in 2023, a short while after my accident. Because I was only 15 when I injured my back, I never learned to drive in a standard road car, so for me – adaptations have always been the way I’ve driven. I knew that having a car was a nonnegotiable for me. I had already had to stop doing a lot of the activity I loved, so having the independence that my own car would bring was super important. I didn’t want to let my disability get in the way of that.

As I have no my arms, I do everything with my feet. My car has been fitted with a foot steering plate on the left hand side next, to the brake and accelerator pedal. I use my left foot to steer, and accelerate and brake using my right foot as normal. My car also has the gear selecting buttons down in the footwell, so everything is operable via my foot. I have an indicator switch on top of the accelerator pedal, and a Lodgesons 11 point bleeper system, which operates everything from window wipers, screen wash, horn hazards etc. Having a fully adapted car enables me to continue being independent. I now no longer have to rely on getting a lift or being picked, up I can go wherever I want, whenever I want, which means a lot.

The adaptations in my car are fairly simply. I use a push/ pull adaption that is connected to the pedals of the car. I simply pull to accelerate and push to brake. Having a fully-adapted car makes one of the biggest differences in my life. It gives me a means of travel that I don’t need to worry about. It’s my own space, my own lease, I’m completely in control of it, with access to a modern car, designed around me, with the support package that means I don’t need to worry about being stranded or without a car should I have an accident or breakdown.

HARVEY PHILLIPS My family were customers of the Scheme long before I could drive, as they had access to it because of my disability. It enabled them to get me where I needed to be. As soon as I turned 16, I was so keen to order a car of my own. The Motability Scheme was the obvious provider, knowing their reputation and the service we’d received so far. I went to a specialist adaptations provider who showed us around the solutions on offer to suit my disability. We went back and forth to determine the right solution for me, the even 3d scanned my arm for the steering cup I use. I’ve never seen anyone else with the specific adaptations I use. It makes a massive difference to my life. I’d be stuck without the freedom and capability I have to do what I do, including getting to Team BRIT events and races.

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CATCHING UP WITH OUR CHARITY PARTNER

Earlier this year, we announced a new charity partner for our entry in the Snetterton Saloons Championship, raising funds and awareness for Dogs for Autism. We’ll be joined by charity representatives at our GT Cup race at Brands Hatch on the 19th and 20th September, where we’ll be collecting donations, selling our old tyres to be re-purposed as coffee tables, and inviting our hospitality guests to hear more about the work of the charity. The charity provides specially trained dogs to children and adults with autism. Through the provision of assistance dogs, trained to mitigate some of the disabling impacts of autism and the environment, Dogs for Autism are committed to creating and maintaining successful client-dog partnerships that impact positively on the lives of autistic individuals and families.

Service user Peter has an assistance dog, Coco. His mum recently commented on the help Coco provides, giving him the confidence to enjoy and reach his potential at school and to continue his education, with new friendships and more understanding relationships with teachers and classmates.

Their dogs provide familiar sensory input and a reassuring physical presence. They can help provide safety in the outside world, increase confidence and encourage communication and independence. Angie Southcott, Dogs for Autism CEO said: “As a small charity, we’re seeing demand for our services continue to grow at a time when charities like ours are facing increasing pressure to secure the funding we need to keep going. Every day, we see the extraordinary difference an assistance dog can make to an autistic person and their family — bringing greater

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independence, confidence, safety and connection. Fundraising in the community is what enables us to meet that growing need and reach more people who desperately need our support. Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps us change a life and gives another autistic person the opportunity to experience the life-changing impact of an assistance dog.”

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She said: “Parents’ evening... something I was dreading! Came out so proud; Peter is now smashing this year. He has achieved more this year than the last 7 years in school. Every one of his teachers commented on the positive impact that Coco has had; they all said he is more confident and forthcoming’.” Find out more about the charity at www.dogsforautism.org.uk, and keep up to date on its recent work via its latest newsletter at www.dogsforautism.org.uk/newsletter-summer2026

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FIVE WITH MARC WOOD We catch up with Marc Wood, who supports us with the graphic design services we need to stand out and make sure our brand is strong. From our livery design to branding, he has been creating stunning content for us for years. Marc tells us more about his background and his work with our team. How long have you been supporting the team with graphic design and how did you get involved? I think it was around 2017, Dave (Player) wanted some nice brochures produced that he could take to meetings with potential sponsors. These gradually started to become more elaborate with mock-ups of the Aston Martin in different colours and liveries. Dave was very enthusiastic about these and eventually one of the designs ended up on the car. After that, I just kind of fell into the role of the team’s designer! What does your day to day work outside of designing for Team BRIT involve? These days it’s mostly motorsport work because that’s what I enjoy most, but it can vary quite a bit, from small jobs for local businesses to much bigger projects. I recently created liveries and artwork for Nestle’s F1 partnership with Kit Kat which was a global promotion. It’s a little odd seeing your designs pop up online on a Brazilian TV commercial or in a petrol station in Japan, but it’s very cool. You’re responsible for this year’s incredible livery, along with many others. How do you begin the process of designing something like that? Usually Mike will come to me with a bit of a brief on the kind of thing he is after, then I will create some mock-ups based off that, along with maybe one or two alternative designs which are a bit different, because you never know if one of these might work out. That’s what happened with this years’ livery; I wanted a design that said something about the team’s goals and I’d overheard someone say that getting to Le Mans was like climbing Everest. Topography always looks cool, so I drew up the topography of Everest with the Le Mans circuit map at the summit. I was worried that the guys at MFX Wraps might have a heart attack when they saw it, as it probably isn’t the easiest livery to wrap on a car, especially one as complex as the GT3, but they were excellent and did an amazing job.

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You’ve attended many of our races, often with your son - what’s a day at the races with Team BRIT like? They’re always really special. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming so you really feel part of the team, no matter how small your role might be. It sounds like a cliche but it’s definitely true there’s a family feeling to the team. You can be in a room full of drivers, mechanics, experts and sponsors, many of which have put in a huge amount of time and money into making sure everything happens - and you really feel like everyone is in it together. It’s very humbling. I am just grateful to be a part of that. It helps that my son Seb loves motorsport and is constantly nagging me to take him. I’ve scored a lot of Dad points by working with Team BRIT! What Team BRIT design work are you most proud of? Definitely the Christopher Ward watch face we did for the Goodwood Festival of Speed a few years back. There’s not a lot to the design itself, but honestly you could put just about anything on a Christopher Ward watch and it would still look stunning because the watches are so beautifully made. I still have the watch at home, in the box. I daren’t take it out in case I scratch it!

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