CEO ' s MESSAGE the penultimate race at Brands Hatch escaping a nail biter for the finale against Ash Sutton. Tom is an exciting driver to watch and not just in a front wheel drive touring car, as demonstrated by winning the RAC TT Celebration race which was one of the highlights of the 2025 Goodwood Revival. Tom did not need to beat the 2012 World Touring Car champion Rob Huff on the road, as Rob had been awarded a 10 second penalty for a pit stop infringement, but in torrential rain he chased down Huff to a photo finish in the ex-Dickie Protheroe CUT 7 Jaguar E-Type. Do check it out on YouTube if you’ ve not seen it already.
The British F4 title was concluded at Brands Hatch with Northern Irish 17-year-old, Fionn McLaughlin as champion with two races to spare in his first season of car racing. He is now moving on to F3 in 2026 with Hi-Tech Racing, where he will race for 10 Grand Prix weekends. British F4 is spawning talent at an incredible rate, with the alumni populating ever greater tranches of the upper formulae.
Finally, I was privileged to attend the presentation by HRH Prince Michael of Kent of his award to two of our most distinguished members, Alan Gow and Tom Purves. Being held at the Royal Automobile Club in London, it was a fitting venue to Tom, as he served as Chair of the RAC from 2012 to 2018, as well as serving on the Motorsport UK Board and being Chair of our Council. All of that while serving in senior positions in the automotive industry, including Chair of Rolls Royce. Alan is a stalwart of the UK motorsport scene and was recognised for his leadership of the British Touring Car Championship for more than 30 years, as well as serving as Chair of the MSA( now Motorsport UK) from 2006 to 2017. I am sure you will join me in our thanks to them for all that they have done for the sport.
This month is a special opportunity to recognise our volunteers and officials, and I send my personal thanks to everyone that gives up their time to ensure our sport is run in a safe, fair, and fun way. We are deeply grateful.
Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable month ahead.
Best regards, Hugh Chambers CEO, Motorsport UK
Kalam Abul
HRH Prince Michael of Kent presents his award to Alan Gow and Tom Purves
Revolution- October 2025
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