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F1 hopeful’s new team announced in the most unlikeliest of places
Sixteen-year-old Jay Leverton, from Stoke-on-Trent, was announced as the first driver in Idola Motorsport’s lineup for the GB4 2026 season launch event at Stoke City FC’s stadium, stepping up from karting. Leverton started karting competitively in 2021 and won the British Indoor Karting Championship local finals consecutively before transitioning to outdoor competition. He prepared for car racing by attending simulator sessions at the Young Racing Driver Academy and acquiring significant GB4 mileage at Anglesey and Donington Park with Idola Motorsport. Leverton expressed his excitement to be joining Idola Motorsport for the upcoming season, aiming to achieve remarkable results on the track with the team’s extensive racing experience and his passion for racing. The announcement of Leverton’s signing at the unique setting of the bet365 Stadium amidst the series’ preparations for the 2026 season kickoff at Silverstone garnered attention in the motorsport community. The GB4 championship serves as a crucial stepping stone for young drivers aspiring to climb the ranks of competitive motorsport, offering a platform for emerging talents to showcase their skills and progress towards higher categories like GB3 and beyond.