CEO’ s Message
Their passion for the championship and commitment to maintaining the highest standards are frequently cited by teams as key reasons for the Wera Tools British F4 Championship’ s success. Of course, there are many others across Motorsport UK who contribute to the smooth running of the championship, but Flora and Eve live every high and low of each race weekend and deserve recognition for what has been achieved.
COMMUNITY IN ACTION
One of the most moving moments of the past month was attending an event at the BRDC Clubhouse in support of Will Macintyre and his family. Many within the sport will know Will as one of Britain’ s most promising young racing drivers. After finishing runner-up in the Wera Tools British F4 Championship in 2023, he went on to challenge for honours in GB3, winning races and establishing
Dr Jonathan Palmer, alongside Sian Macintyre and Professor Peter Hitchinson at the recent Will Macintyre fundraising event, and Will( right)
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UK team continue to build on the success of the Wera Tools British F4 Championship
himself as one of the rising stars.
Last year, however, Will’ s career and life took an unexpected turn when he became seriously ill. What initially appeared to be an inoperable brain tumour and lung cancer led to a long and complex medical journey, ultimately resulting in the diagnosis of a rare genetic condition known as XLP1.
Throughout this extraordinarily difficult period, one of the most striking aspects has been the way the motorsport community has rallied around Will and his family. The support of Dr Jonathan Palmer was instrumental in helping connect the family with leading neurosurgeon
Professor Peter‘ Hutch’ Hutchinson( CMO at the British Grand Prix) and his team at Addenbrooke’ s Hospital at Cambridge University, where Will continues to receive treatment.
Today, after countless tests, investigations and procedures, there is finally a treatment plan in place. The challenge now is finding a suitable stem cell donor, the only known cure for this condition. Working with the Anthony Nolan Foundation, the family are encouraging as many people as possible to come forward and register as potential donors.
Motorsport is often described as a family, and stories such as Will’ s remind us why. Behind the competition, rivalries and results is a community that comes together when one of its own needs support. I hope that as a sport we can continue to help raise awareness of Will’ s situation and, ultimately, play a small part in helping him make a full recovery. Please see page 38 for further details.
There is little time to pause before the next challenge. Following a memorable weekend at Silverstone, the Wera Tools Britsh F4 Championship heads to Zandvoort with another record grid and growing momentum.
Looking across both championships, and indeed the wider motorsport community, what stands out most is not simply the strength of the pathway but the strength of the people within it. Whether it is volunteers giving their time, staff working tirelessly behind the scenes, or a community rallying around one of its own during difficult times, these are the qualities that make our sport special. From a six-year-old climbing into a Bambino kart for the first time to the next generation of professional racing drivers emerging through the Wera Tools British F4 Championship,, the future remains bright and in very capable hands.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable month of motorsport ahead
Hugh Chambers CEO, Motorsport UK
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