Race 1 – 1st from 18th
Race 2 – 2nd from 18th
Race 3 – 3rd from 19th

Three races, three podiums!

Fantastic racecraft, confidence and determination throughout the day. Most importantly, a huge smile and absolutely loving his racing!
A massive thank you to everyone supporting Nico and to Wera Alliance Racing Academy for being part of his journey.

This meeting marked another significant milestone in Nico Tye’s racing journey as he competed for the first time as a Red Grade driver. Starting from the very back of a talented 20-car grid was always going to be a huge test, but one that Nico embraced with confidence and determination.

With every race, Nico produced impressive drives through the field, showing maturity, racecraft and consistency well beyond his years. Adjusting quickly to the challenge of racing against the sport’s top drivers from the back of the grid, he delivered a series of outstanding performances that demonstrated exactly why he has earned his place in the Red Grade.
If podiums were awarded within this category, Nico would have stood on the podium in all 3 races.
To produce that level of performance on his very first outing as a Red Grade driver is something we are all incredibly proud of. It is another important step in Nico’s development, and he continues to prove that hard work, determination and a willingness to learn are paying off.
A huge thank you goes to everyone who continues to support Nico throughout his racing journey, including his family, sponsors and supporters. We can’t wait for the next meeting on 30th July!

At the Stock Car Summer Series at Knockhill Circuit, Nico competed as a Blue Grade driver, meaning he started near the back of the grid alongside the sport’s more experienced and accomplished racers-making his results even more impressive in front of a packed crowd.

Nico produced a sensational set of performances, charging from P25 to 4th, P26 to 3rd, and then an incredible P23 to race victory, capping the day with a memorable victory lap on the back of the race winners truck in front of the cheering Knockhill fans.

On Day Two at Cowdenbeath Racewall, Nico lined up against the regular Scottish drivers on their home circuit and continued his strong form, battling through from P21 to 4th and P20 to another 4th-place finish.

Adding to the weekend’s success was the invaluable support of older brother Nathan Tye, Wera Academy Ambassador, who flew back from a Formula 4 test in Spain to be trackside with Nico, stepping in as both mechanic and driver coach throughout the Scottish double-header.

Team Tye also praised the warm welcome received north of the border.

“A huge thank you to all the Scottish drivers, and supporters for making Nico feel so welcome. The sportsmanship and hospitality shown throughout the weekend were absolutely fantastic.”

With a race win, podium, and exceptional drives through the field, it was a hugely successful Scottish double-header for Nico Tye.

Weekend Results:
Knockhill: P25 → 4th | P26 → 3rd | P23 → 1st 🏆
Cowdenbeath: P21 → 4th | P20 → 4th

The two-day event attracted a highly competitive field, including a strong contingent of Scottish drivers who made the long journey south, adding even more depth to an already talented grid.

Across the Bank Holiday weekend, Nico took part in six hard-fought races, gaining valuable experience and continuing his development in the highly competitive Micro F2 class. With official results not published in Micro F2, the emphasis remains firmly on learning, progression, and enjoyment-areas in which Nico made real strides throughout the meeting.

Following his recent promotion to Blue Grade, Nico faced the added challenge of starting near the back of the grid for each race, meaning every outing required determination, smart overtaking, and strong race awareness to work his way through the field.

Despite the challenge, Nico showed growing confidence and maturity across the weekend, putting together some excellent drives and gaining crucial racecraft experience against some of the country’s best young drivers aged 7-11.

The atmosphere both on and off the track made for a memorable weekend, with fantastic support from teams, families, and spectators helping create a brilliant environment for young drivers to develop.

By the end of the weekend, there were plenty of tired faces-but for Nico, it marked another important step forward in his racing journey with the Wera Alliance Racing Academy.

Nico Tye headed to the famous Buxton Raceway for the annual Speed Weekend, set high in the stunning Derbyshire hills. The prestigious two-day event always attracts strong competition, making it the perfect test for Nico, who after fantastic results in his first season of racing in 2025 had earned promotion to the blue roof grade.

Wearing his new ARC Racing suit, which gave him an extra air of confidence, Nico looked ready for the challenge ahead.

As there were no red roof drivers entered, this meant Nico started from the very back of the grid in every race, but he showed determination, racecraft, and fantastic pace throughout the day.

With the drivers still being so young, Micro F2 rules don’t allow race results to be publicly published. At this stage it’s all about learning racecraft, building confidence, improving consistency, and most importantly keeping it fun.

In Race 1, Nico kept calm in the early laps, worked through the traffic, and delivered a superb drive to finish inside the leading few after battling his way forward from the rear of the grid.

Race 2 brought frustration after another excellent drive through the field. Nico had worked his way into a strong front running position and was looking set for another impressive result when a car spun in front of him, leaving little room to avoid the incident and the impact threw Nico’s drive belt off.

There was no drop in confidence for Race 3. Nico went back out fighting, producing another determined performance from the back of the grid to secure another front-running finish and round off the meeting on a high.

Nico showed all three qualities in abundance, charging through the field all day at one of the calendar’s standout meetings and taking another strong step forward in his progress.

Having only started racing at the age of eight – and with no prior racing experience – Nico Tye quickly demonstrated natural ability, determination, and racecraft well beyond his years. Competing against experienced young drivers, he secured top-three finishes in over 80% of his races throughout the season, alongside an impressive tally of more than 11 race wins.

The young driver’s rapid rise has captured attention within the racing community, with spectators and competitors alike recognising his confidence on track, consistency under pressure, and willingness to learn and improve.

He is looking forward to building on that in 2026.

“My first season in Micro F2 has been amazing and I’ve learned so much. I’m really excited to be continuing in 2026 and to be joining the Wera Alliance Racing Academy. I can’t wait to keep improving, working with the team, and hopefully winning even more races.”

Alliance Racing Team Principal Pete Osborne had this to say:

“Starting something completely new is always a challenge but Nico has shown incredible dedication and focus from day one. His progress over the season has been amazing to watch, and we’re incredibly proud to have him as part of the Wera Alliance Racing Academy in 2026.”