In preparation for a full season attack next year, Felix Tandy took on the final two rounds of the Wera Tools British Kart Championship, at the iconic Silverstone kart circuit. Nearly thirty of the top cadet class drivers in the UK took part in two days of action, with Tandy scoring a memorable fifth place finish in the Round 5 Final, backed up with an impressive run to eleventh in Round 6

Round 5

Qualifying        19th

Final                 5th

Round 6

Qualifying        20th

Final                 11th

Short, four lap, qualifying sessions for both days showed a need to quickly warm up the kart and tyres for a good lap, something the heavier and more experienced drivers managed better than Tandy. However with lessons learnt and longer heats and finals hopes were still high.

A solid heat one and a top ten in heat two, saw Tandy starting fifteenth for a now very wet final. A spectacular opening lap had Felix already into seventh, with pace in the wet conditions to match. A measured drive throughout the ten lap run, Felix picked off more rivals before coming home with his first top five result in the British Championship.

Round 6 followed a similar story, with steady results in the heats, followed by an excellent Micromax final. A flash rain shower just as the race started had the drivers slithering around on their slick tyres, but Tandy took full advantage making up ten positions on lap one and was quickly into eighth position. As the track dried, other drivers found their feet but Felix kept his head, capping a great weekend crossing the line in eleventh.

Jenkins has been a force to be reckoned with throughout his second Carrera Cup GB season. Securing three pole positions in the opening three rounds and a brilliant maiden overall victory at Snetterton, he ended up finishing in the PRO class top three in 12 of the 16 races.

Returning to the scene of a spectacular triple victory in the Sprint Challenge GB two years prior, the Staffordshire racer showed encouraging pace from the off again around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix layout as he lapped fourth quickest at the end of Friday’s free practice sessions.

Jenkins, who is competing as part of the Wera Alliance Academy, sadly saw qualifying not go his way however. A small mistake behind the wheel cost him the opportunity of improving in the final few minutes of the session, dropping him down from the top three to seventh in the times.

The Team Parker Racing ace was confident of the pace in his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car heading into the final race day of the season though. A great start to the opener saw him gain a position off the line, before benefitting from a mistake from a driver ahead to slot into fifth.

Following a safety car period, the Stone-based driver was straight back on the offensive as he grabbed fourth with a slick move into Graham Hill Bend. From there, he was hot on the heels of the final podium contender but had to settle for fourth-place at the chequered flag.

Crucially, that result earned Jenkins the reverse grid pole position for race two in front of the live ITV4 television cameras. A good launch secured him the lead initially, however a slight moment through Druids corner led to him slipping back to second position.

Running well in a four-way battle at the front of the field as the race developed, he found himself in the unenviable position of trying to attack and defend at the same time. A dive down the inside by another driver forced him wide at Surtees, ultimately shuffling him back to another fourth-place result.

Jenkins has competed this season thanks to the crucial support of his loyal personal partners Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Hopkins Race Transporters, Barkers Finance, SAF Holland, The Green Group and WS Transportation.

Will Jenkins: “I’m incredibly proud to finish second overall in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. It’s been a fantastic season that has well exceeded my expectations and I’m extremely happy with the achievement for myself, my family, Team Parker Racing and all of my loyal partners.

“I came into the weekend knowing what I needed to do to secure second in the points, so it was mission accomplished in that sense. Sadly we didn’t quite have the front-running pace we’d have hoped for, and qualifying certainly put me on the back foot for race day.

“It was solid progress in race one and it was great to get the reverse grid pole from that. Although we made an improvement with the car, it still wasn’t quite enough and it was frustrating to end up just missing out on a trip to the podium to finish off the season.

“It takes nothing away from what has been a really positive season for me. I’ve made big strides forward as a driver and proven that I can race at the front and win in one of the most competitive championships in the UK. I’m excited to see what next season brings now.”

Jenkins is pursuing some exciting opportunities for the 2027 race season, and has great commercial packages available for prospective partners to join him for the next stage of his career. Interested parties can get in touch via his website; www.willjenkinsracing.com.

Wera Alliance Racing Academy brought the curtain down on an outstanding 2026 MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport season with a dominant display at Brands Hatch, as Alfie Garford and Murray Richardson secured three consecutive one-two finishes.

Garford, who had already secured the JCW Sport Championship at Silverstone, completed his title-winning campaign with a clean sweep of all three victories around the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit.

Richardson followed his teammate home in second in each race and secured the fastest lap in Race 2, completing an impressive season as JCW Sport Championship runner-up.

It meant the two Academy teammates ended the year first and second in the championship having shared all 20 JCW Sport race victories between them.

QUALIFYING – DOUBLE RED FLAG DISRUPTION

The weekend got off to a frustrating start on Saturday as qualifying was disrupted by two separate red flags.

Each stoppage delayed the session and severely restricted track time, preventing around half of the grid – including Garford and Richardson – from setting representative lap times.

More importantly, neither driver was able to record the second-fastest qualifying lap normally used to determine the Race 1 grid.

With the necessary qualifying times unavailable, the starting order reverted to the result of the previous race at Silverstone.

It was an unusual beginning to the weekend, but once racing started, the Academy pair quickly returned to familiar territory.

RACE 1 – GARFORD LEADS HOME ACADEMY ONE-TWO

Garford immediately established himself at the front of JCW Sport, with Richardson following closely behind.

Despite another interrupted race, Alfie was confirmed as the class winner, with Murray taking second to secure the Academy’s first one-two of the weekend.

Garford also recorded the fastest JCW Sport lap.

Race 1: Garford P1 + Fastest Lap | Richardson P2

It was Alfie’s 16th victory of the season and the perfect start to his final weekend as the newly crowned champion.

RACE 2 – RICHARDSON TAKES FASTEST LAP

Sunday morning saw the Wera Alliance pair once again control the JCW Sport contest.

Garford secured victory number 17, but Richardson remained close throughout and demonstrated his pace by recording the fastest JCW Sport lap of the race.

The teammates crossed the line just over a second apart to record another Academy one-two.

Race 2: Garford P1 | Richardson P2 + Fastest Lap

For Murray, taking fastest lap against the driver who had dominated the championship was another indication of the progress made during his first full season of racing.

RACE 3 – THREE FROM THREE

The final race of the season offered one last opportunity to finish the campaign on a high.

Garford duly delivered.

The #88 driver took his third victory of the weekend and added another fastest lap, completing a perfect Brands Hatch hat-trick.

Richardson again followed home in second, meaning all three races at the season finale ended with the two Wera Alliance cars occupying the top two positions in JCW Sport.

Race 3: Garford P1 + Fastest Lap | Richardson P2

For Alfie, it completed a remarkable season with 18 victories from 20 races.

For Murray, another podium secured an impressive second place in the championship.

And for Wera Alliance Racing Academy, it was the perfect conclusion to a year in which its two young drivers had set the standard in JCW Sport.

2026 SEASON REVIEW

ALFIE GARFORD – JCW SPORT CHAMPION

Garford’s first season in JCW Sport proved to be exceptional.

After stepping up from the MINI CHALLENGE Trophy, the 17-year-old immediately adapted to the faster machinery and began winning from the opening weekend at Donington Park.

That momentum continued throughout the year.

By the time the championship reached Silverstone, Garford had built an advantage large enough to secure the title with a meeting still remaining.

He ended 2026 with:

18 victories from 20 races
2 second places
20 podiums from 20 starts
Never lower than second
2026 JCW Sport Champion

Beyond the statistics, the season represented another significant step in Alfie’s development.

His speed was clear from the opening round, but as the season progressed he added greater consistency, race management and confidence when dealing with championship pressure.

Having previously won British championships in both junior and senior karting, Alfie has now added a major car racing championship to his CV.

Plans for 2027 are already being worked on, with both driver and team looking towards another significant step forward.

MURRAY RICHARDSON – JCW SPORT VICE-CHAMPION

For Richardson, 2026 represented his first full season of car racing – making his eventual championship result even more impressive.

Murray developed considerably as the year progressed, becoming increasingly competitive with his more experienced teammate and taking two JCW Sport victories of his own.

His Silverstone Race 3 victory was arguably one of the highlights of his season.

After making a rare mistake earlier in the day, Murray responded superbly in difficult wet conditions while running on slick tyres.

He and Alfie produced a captivating battle for the lead, with the television cameras following the teammates as they traded moves throughout the race.

Murray ultimately produced a brilliant switchback from the final corner to gain the momentum required to beat Alfie to the line.

It demonstrated not only his outright pace but the racecraft and resilience he had developed throughout the season.

Ending his first full campaign as JCW Sport Championship runner-up, with race wins, fastest laps and regular podium finishes, gives Richardson a strong platform from which to build.

PETE OSBORNE – TEAM PRINCIPAL

Pete Osborne said:

“When we look back at the season, I’m incredibly proud of what both drivers have achieved.

“With Alfie, the numbers are exceptional. Eighteen wins from twenty races and never finishing lower than second shows the level of performance and consistency he’s reached.

“But we’ve seen development beyond simply becoming faster. His understanding of races, technical feedback, decision-making and ability to deal with pressure have all moved forward significantly.

“He’s now won British championships in karting and cars and I think he’s demonstrated that he’s ready for another challenge. We’re already working hard on the next step and we’re setting our sights high.

“Murray’s progression has been equally rewarding to watch. You have to remember this has been his first complete season of car racing.

“At the beginning of the year he was learning almost everything. By the end of it he was capable of genuinely taking the fight to Alfie, winning races and setting fastest laps.

“Silverstone probably summed that development up perfectly. He made a rare mistake in one race, reset himself and then produced one of his best drives of the season a few hours later.

“That’s exactly what development is about.

“They’ve also been very good for each other. Alfie has given Murray an extremely high benchmark to work towards, while Murray’s increasing pace has continued to push Alfie.

“They share data and information away from the circuit, but once they’re on track they’re racers and they both want to win.

“For Wera Alliance Racing Academy to finish the season first and second in the championship and to have won every JCW Sport race between the two cars is something everyone involved should be extremely proud of.”

ALFIE GARFORD

Garford added:

“It’s been an unbelievable season.

“Winning the championship was obviously the biggest moment, but probably my favourite race was the final one at Silverstone with Murray. We were on slicks in the wet, racing side-by-side and throwing moves at each other, and the TV cameras really picked up on it.

“That was just proper racing and I loved it.

“Then going to Brands with the championship already won and taking three wins was the perfect way to finish the season.

“I’m really proud of the 18 wins, but finishing all 20 races inside the top two probably means just as much because it shows the consistency we’ve had all year.

“A massive thank you to everyone at Alliance, the Academy and all the partners who make it possible.

“We’re already working on next year. Nothing is confirmed yet, but we’re aiming high and I definitely feel ready for the next challenge.”

MURRAY RICHARDSON

Richardson said:

“When I look back at where I started the season compared with where I finished it, I think I’ve made a massive step forward.

“I’ve learned so much from the team and also from having Alfie alongside me. He’s set an incredibly high benchmark all year and that’s forced me to keep improving.

“The Silverstone win is probably the moment that stands out most. After making a mistake earlier in the day, to come back and have that battle with Alfie and then win it with the move out of the final corner was a great feeling.

“Finishing second in the championship in my first full season is something I’m really proud of, but it’s also made me hungry for more.

“Brands was a great way to finish with three one-twos and taking fastest lap in Race 2. Now it’s about taking everything I’ve learned this year and using it for the next step.”

Navarra was a weekend full of positives, even if Lady Luck wasn’t always on our side!

Qualifying started brilliantly, setting two purple sectors and looking on course to challenge for pole position. Unfortunately, I was impeded in the final sector, leaving us P8 on the grid. Frustrating, but we knew we had the pace to fight our way forward!

Race 1 – P3

What a race! Starting P8 in a hugely competitive field of 36 drivers, we fought our way through with some great overtakes, plenty of action and strong race pace to take the chequered flag in P3!

Another Spanish F4 podium and more silverware to bring home! A fantastic reward for all the hard work and a real confidence boost after the technical challenges we’ve faced over the previous two rounds. It felt brilliant to be back fighting at the sharp end and showing what we’re capable of!

Unfortunately, the remaining two races didn’t quite go our way.

Sprint Race – DNF

Running P6 on the opening lap, another driver suffering from a puncture failed to brake and drove straight over the top of my car, ending our race before it had really begun.

Race 3 – DNF

Another flying start saw us gain eight places on the opening lap, putting us well into the points. Sadly, two drivers ahead collided, sending a front wing flying straight into my car and bringing another promising race to an early end.

Two frustrating incidents completely outside our control, but they certainly don’t take away from the positives of the weekend!

We were consistently amongst the fastest on track, had the pace to fight at the front and, most importantly, we came away from Navarra with another podium and a trophy to add to the collection!

A huge thank you to everyone at Drivex for their hard work throughout the weekend, especially getting the car repaired and back out after the incidents.

Now we look ahead to Barcelona and the final round of the Spanish F4 Championship!

After the technical difficulties of recent rounds, it’s great to have our pace back. We’re heading into the season finale full of confidence, knowing we have what it takes to fight at the sharp end.

One final round, one final push. Let’s finish the season on a high!

Representing Team Parker Racing and the Wera Alliance Racing Academy, Marshall entered the season finale with a clear objective: execute the game plan and secure the title.

Qualifying & Race 1: Cold Conditions, Cool Head

The finale opened strongly as Marshall secured front-row starts across the board, qualifying P2 for both Race 1 and Race 2.

In cold track conditions for Race 1, managing tyre temperatures off the line was key. Marshall got a flying start, building instant tyre warmth to sweep into the lead through Turn 1. After a spirited battle at the front, a small mistake allowed P2 back into the lead. Recognizing the bigger championship picture, Marshall opted against an aggressive counter-attack, settling into a comfortable second place to claim crucial points.

Race 2: Controlled Pace and Safety Car Restart

Race 2 produced another head-to-head sprint off the line, with Marshall running side-by-side into Turn 1 before smartly slotting in behind the leader to avoid taking unnecessary risks. The front two pulled away from P3 before a prolonged Safety Car deployment neutralised most of the race. Left with a single-lap sprint restart at the finish, Marshall held firm to take another solid P2 finish, putting the title well within reach.

Race 3: Championship Sealed

With a top-four finish needed in Race 3 to guarantee the crown, Marshall launched off the line for a two-wide charge down Paddock Hill. Slotting into position behind the leader, he focused on rhythm and clean execution, stretching a two-second gap to P3 while mitigating risk. Despite a track limits warning with two laps remaining, Marshall remained unfazed, bringing the car across the line to be crowned the 2026 Champion.Historic Milestone for Team Parker Racing & Wera Academy

Marshall’s championship victory highlights an unprecedented achievement for Team Parker Racing, extending a streak where the team has won every single race since visiting Brands Hatch last year—a feat never accomplished before in the championship.

“We had a game plan coming into the weekend and executed it perfectly,” reflected Marshall. “A massive thank you to everyone at Team Parker Racing, all my partners, and everyone at Wera Tools and the Wera Alliance Racing Academy. It still hasn’t sunk in yet, but we are the 2026 Champions!”

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.

Silverstone proved to be a landmark weekend for the Wera Alliance Racing Academy as Alfie Garford secured the 2026 MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport Championship, while teammate Murray Richardson responded to an uncharacteristic mistake with a superb victory in a thrilling wet-weather battle between the pair.

It was a weekend that showcased two very different sides of motorsport development.

For Garford, it was the reward for a season of exceptional consistency and race-winning performance.

For Richardson, it demonstrated resilience, raw pace and the confidence to fight back immediately from disappointment.

And when the championship pressure was finally removed, the two Academy drivers produced a spectacular head-to-head battle that became one of the standout moments of the Silverstone weekend.

RACE ONE – GARFORD SECURES THE CHAMPIONSHIP

The opening race of the weekend carried major championship implications.

Garford once again delivered at the front of JCW Sport, taking another class victory and placing himself in position to secure the title with races still remaining in the season.

Behind him, Richardson was pushing hard as he looked to keep the championship contest alive.

In a rare error during what has otherwise been an impressively consistent rookie campaign, Murray pushed the limits into Turn 1 and found himself in the gravel.

The resulting DNF brought his race to a premature end and, combined with Alfie’s victory, mathematically confirmed Garford as the 2026 MINI CHALLENGE JCW Sport Champion.

It was the culmination of a remarkable campaign for the #88 driver, who has combined outright pace with exceptional consistency throughout his first season in JCW Sport machinery.

For Garford and the Academy, the championship was secured.

For Richardson, attention immediately turned towards responding in the next race.

RACE TWO – NO CHAMPIONSHIP PRESSURE, NO HOLDING BACK

With the title decided, Race Two produced something very different.

Conditions were difficult, with the circuit wet while the JCW Sport cars remained on slick tyres.

Rather than simply managing their way through the race, Garford and Richardson put on a show.

The two Academy teammates diced repeatedly for the lead, trading moves, lunges, slipstreams and committed overtaking attempts as they explored the limits of grip around the Silverstone National circuit.

At times they ran nose-to-tail; at others side-by-side.

Neither driver was prepared to give the other an inch.

As the contest developed, the television coverage increasingly turned its attention towards the two Wera Alliance cars as their fight became one of the most captivating battles on circuit.

It was a superb demonstration of controlled aggression from two young drivers racing each other hard but fairly.

Every braking zone offered an opportunity.

Every corner exit became a chance to build a run.

And with slick tyres on a wet circuit, both drivers were constantly balancing outright attack against the very real possibility of exceeding the available grip.

The battle remained alive right until the final corner of the final lap.

Garford appeared to have the advantage approaching the finish, but Richardson positioned the #8 car perfectly.

Murray executed an excellent switchback out of the final corner, cutting underneath Alfie and carrying the stronger exit onto the straight.

The move gave him the momentum he needed.

Using the slipstream and the superior run to the line, Richardson completed the pass to take a brilliant JCW Sport victory.

It was an outstanding end to an exceptional race.

For Murray, it was the perfect response to the disappointment of Race One.

For Alfie, the result came only hours after becoming champion and after playing his part in a race that demonstrated exactly why the two Academy drivers have been so strong throughout 2026.

TWO DRIVERS, ONE ACADEMY

The Silverstone weekend encapsulated what the Wera Alliance Racing Academy programme is designed to achieve.

Garford arrived as championship leader and left as champion.

Richardson suffered one of the rare mistakes of his season but immediately responded by producing arguably one of his strongest drives of the year.

And when the two were given the opportunity to race freely, they demonstrated pace, racecraft, confidence and mutual respect.

Throughout the season, Alfie and Murray have worked closely together away from the circuit, sharing data and feedback while continually pushing one another forward.

At Silverstone, that relationship was displayed publicly.

They may be teammates, but once the lights went out there was no shortage of competition.

The result was a race that showcased both drivers at their best.

ALFIE GARFORD | #88

“Winning the championship is an amazing feeling. It’s been the target all season, but you still have to keep delivering every weekend and make sure you don’t get ahead of yourself.

“Once I crossed the line after Race One and knew we’d done enough, it was a massive moment. The whole team has worked incredibly hard for this and they’ve given me a brilliant car all season.

“Murray’s DNF obviously meant the championship was confirmed there and then, but he’s pushed me hard all year. We’ve both helped each other improve and that’s been a big part of why the Academy has been so strong.

“Race Two was probably some of the most fun I’ve had in a race car this year. We were on slicks with a wet circuit and Murray and I were just going for it. There were lunges, switchbacks, slipstreams and plenty of moments where either of us could have come out on top.

“We were racing hard but there was trust between us as well. I knew Murray would race fairly and I think he knew the same about me.

“He got the move absolutely right out of the final corner. I thought I had him, but he switched back, got the better exit and had the run to the line.

“Obviously I always want to win, but after clinching the championship in Race One it was great to be able to race like that and put on a show.

“To leave Silverstone as champion and after a race like that is something I’ll remember for a long time.”

MURRAY RICHARDSON | #8

“Race One was frustrating because it was my mistake. I was pushing the limits into Turn 1, went that little bit too far and ended up in the gravel.

“Mistakes happen in racing, but the important thing is how you respond to them.

“I knew I had the pace and I wanted to come back strongly in Race Two.

“The conditions made it really exciting because we were on slicks on a wet circuit, so you were constantly searching for grip and trying to work out where you could attack.

“Alfie and I had a brilliant fight. We know each other well, we understand how each other races and that means we can fight really hard while still having respect for each other.

“There were a few sends from both of us, plenty of slipstreaming and the lead could have gone either way.

“Coming into the final corner I knew I needed to try something different. I let Alfie take his line, switched back underneath him and concentrated on getting the best possible exit.

“When I realised I’d got the run and could get alongside before the line, it was a great feeling.

“To bounce back from Race One with a win like that made it even sweeter.

“Congratulations to Alfie as well. He’s had an unbelievable season and fully deserves the championship. Hopefully we’ve shown this weekend just how strong the Academy has been this year.”

PETE OSBORNE | TEAM PRINCIPAL

“Silverstone summed up exactly what we’re trying to achieve with the Academy.

“Firstly, Alfie becoming champion is a huge achievement. His results speak for themselves, but what I’m most pleased with is how complete a driver he’s becoming.

“He’s quick, he’s consistent, he understands races and he’s learned how to manage a championship. That’s a major part of driver development and he’s handled it extremely well.

“Murray had a rare mistake in Race One. He was pushing the limits into Turn 1 and unfortunately ended up in the gravel.

“But young drivers will make mistakes. What matters enormously to me is the response, and his response was outstanding.

“Race Two was fantastic.

“The circuit was wet, they were both on slicks and neither of them wanted to give the other anything. They were attacking, defending, using the slipstream, trying different lines and constantly looking for opportunities.

“It became a proper motor race.

“The television cameras picked up on it because it was probably one of the most entertaining battles on the circuit.

“I was particularly impressed with the way they raced each other. It was aggressive, but there was respect there too.

“Murray’s switchback out of the final corner was excellent racecraft. He realised he wasn’t going to win the drag race from where he was, changed the approach, prioritised the exit and created the run he needed to the line.

“That isn’t just speed. That’s thinking about the race.

“Alfie could have easily backed off after winning the championship, but that’s not his nature either. He wanted to win and that helped create the spectacle we saw.

“For me, seeing one of our drivers secure the championship and then watching the two of them put on a race like that is incredibly rewarding.

“It’s a great advert for both drivers, for Wera Alliance Racing Academy and for what we’re trying to build here.”

MORE THAN JUST THE RESULT

While Garford’s championship will rightly headline the Silverstone weekend, Race Two may ultimately prove just as important from a driver-development perspective.

The Academy programme is about much more than producing results.

It is about developing racecraft, decision-making, resilience and the ability to perform under pressure.

Silverstone demonstrated all of those qualities.

Garford delivered when a championship was on the line and converted his season-long advantage into the title.

Richardson made a rare mistake, accepted it and responded immediately with an exceptional performance.

Then, with championship pressure removed, the pair provided a demonstration of close racing that captured the attention of the television coverage and those watching around the circuit.

Two teammates.

Two different stages of the weekend.

One Academy.

And a Silverstone weekend that demonstrated just how far both drivers have progressed during 2026.

Bouncing back from a challenging outing at Croft earlier this month, the Staffordshire racer headed to Silverstone hoping to build on great success at the circuit in the past, having previously won on the National circuit in Ginetta Juniors, GT5 Challenge and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB.

Jenkins, who is competing as part of the Wera Alliance Academy, got the event off to a positive start in free practice on Friday. Topping the timesheets in both sessions aboard his Porsche 911 GT3 Cup car, he was looking forward to what was set to be an incredibly competitive weekend.

Unfortunately qualifying didn’t quite go his way on Saturday however. Changes to the wind direction and temperature meant he car wasn’t in quite the right window compared to the previous day, and in a session of really fine margins, he was left to settle for fourth position on the timesheets.

The opening race on Sunday proved to be one of the most chaotic of the season so far. Whilst Jenkins slipped back to sixth early on, he focused on keeping his nose clean as others hit trouble and seized on an incident ahead on lap nine to charge up to fourth.

The Team Parker Racing ace slipped back to fifth at mid-distance, however he would again see two cars come to blows ahead of him a few laps later. That opened the door for him to grab third place, with a composed drive to the chequered flag netting him a seventh overall podium finish of the season.

The final race of the weekend took place live on ITV4, with Jenkins lining up third on the grid. Emerging from a busy opening lap in the same position, he then pulled off a move on Jonathan Moore a couple of laps later to move up to second position overall.

The Stone-based driver soon tucked under the rear wing of his team-mate Jack Sherwood and commenced a battle for the race victory. He pushed him hard throughout the remainder of the race and despite his best efforts, had to settle for second at the chequered flag.

Unfortunately, Jenkins was handed a five-second penalty for track limits infringements though, which cruelly dropped him out of the podium positions to fourth place. That result means he holds a 21-point lead in his quest to secure overall vice-champion honours heading into the final round of the season at Brands Hatch (10-11 October).

Jenkins races thanks to the crucial support of his loyal personal partners Asset Alliance Group, The Reefer Trailer Centre, Hopkins Race Transporters, Barkers Finance, SAF Holland, The Green Group and WS Transportation.

Will Jenkins: “It wasn’t a perfect weekend, but it was great to get back on the podium and score a good haul of points for the championship. While the title has slipped away, I’m in a strong position for second in the points and I’m determined to secure that final position.

“The event started really well on Friday, with the Team Parker Racing car feeling really good. Qualifying was frustrating then, as a slight change in the conditions didn’t work for us and in such a competitive championship on a circuit like this, I had to settle for fourth on the grid.

“Race one was very chaotic, but I kept it clean and grabbed the opportunities when they presented themselves. It was good to follow that podium up with another strong drive in race two, and it’s just a shame that the time penalty cost us a second podium result.”

Images – Porsche

Wera Alliance Racing Academy driver Joe Marshall displayed competitive pace throughout testing at Silverstone and carried that momentum into qualifying. Narrowly missing out on pole position by just 0.052 seconds, Marshall secured a P2 starting position for both Race 1 and Race 2.

Race 1

Marshall launched off the line with a lightning start, immediately applying pressure to the race leader. He attempted a pass going into Brooklands, but after unable to make the move stick, settled into P2 to claim a podium finish while setting the fastest lap of the race.

Race 2

Prioritizing rear tyre preparation on the formation lap, Marshall executed another strong launch at the start. After pushing hard early in the race to mount a challenge for the lead, tyre wear and a track limits warning required a controlled approach for the remainder of the stint, crossing the line in P2 for his second podium of the event.

Race 3

A rain shower just before the cars took to the track created challenging conditions for the final race. Despite a sub-optimal launch off the line, Marshall closed down the gap to the leader and began applying heavy pressure until a late Safety Car deployment halted his charge.

Weekend Summary

It was a solid points-scoring weekend for Marshall and the team, collecting trophies across the races and preserving the championship lead with only one round remaining in the season.

Thanks to Team Parker Racing the Wera Alliance Racing Academy and all my supporting partners.

August 28-30th 2026

The Kart Championship Round 6 Whilton Mill UK

September 11-13th 2026

The late summer had newly crowned K plate champion Felix Tandy taking on two new challenges for this season, with the final rounds of two of the UK’s most popular national touring championships, the SuperOne series and The Kart Championship.

SuperOne Round 11

Qualifying        1st

Heat 1              Start     Finish

                        1st       2nd     

Heat 2              Start     Finish

                        1st       1st

Final                Start     Finish

                        1st       8th      

SuperOne Round 12

Qualifying        1st

Heat 1              Start     Finish

                        1st       1st      

Heat 2              Start     Finish

                        1st       4th

Final                Start     Finish

                        2nd      10th

Tandy stormed to pole position on both days of the S1 weekend, one held in very wet conditions, one in typical summer sunshine, the Academy driver showing his pace potential against the regular championship competitors.

Some fantastic racing on both days saw Felix take two heat victories, but also face some harder luck in the meeting finals to miss out on the top spots.

TKC Round 6

Qualifying        6th

Heat 1              Start     Finish

                        6th       3rd*     

Heat 2              Start     Finish

                        6th       2nd

Final                Start     Finish

                        8th       2nd     

With The Kart Championship staging it’s finale at one of Felix’s home tracks at Whilton Mill, the Bedfordshire driver took to the entry list with high hopes against a very competitive field of drivers.

A solid qualifying run was bettered in the heat races, with storming drives to second and third place finishes. However Tandy’s kart was found to be 200g underweight after heat 1, resulting in a place further down on the grid for the meeting final.

Undeterred, and with a spectacular opening lap for Tandy, another cracking micromax race took place, with the top three drivers in a fierce battle for the podium places – Tandy eventually coming home with a hard-fought second placed trophy.

Two very successful away weekends gives huge confidence for Felix’s push for the final rounds of his own championship battle coming soon.