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Callum'sracing story

Callum's route to GT racing stemmed from a hugely successful stint in karting where he competed in the junior and senior Rotax classes. He was a regular attendee at the Clay Pigeon Club in Dorset, as well as multiple other tracks across the UK, including driving in the British Championships.

Find out more about Callum's journey in racing below. For videos on Callum's progress throughout the season, check out his YouTube channel.

2026 - current

McLaren Trophy Europe and Nürburgring NLS

2026 will bring a significant step up in performance and notoriety whilst continuing with the McLaren platform, through the McLaren Trophy Championship alongside Luca Magnussen in what is being labelled as one of the most exciting pairings on the grid. Callum will also continue racing in the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series (NLS) to complement his main championship campaign.

McLaren Trophy Europe is the globally renowned one-make championship featuring the McLaren Artura Trophy Evo. Based on the impressive Artura GT4 race car, the Trophy Evo benefits from additional aero capabilities, wider tyres, upgraded suspension and anti-roll bars for increased handling, traction and stability. It also introduces a unique 'Push to Pass' feature, increasing power from 585hp to 620hp, with drivers able to deploy the extra performance for 300 seconds each race for attack or defence.

The European championship attracts some of the most exciting driver talent and visits iconic circuits including Monza, Spa-Francorchamps and Barcelona across a 10-race season. With identical cars across the grid, the emphasis is on driver ability, producing world-class wheel-to-wheel racing. Capable of lapping within seconds of GT3 machinery, the Trophy Evo provides a recognised pathway into championships such as Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe, with races often taking place on the same weekends.

The ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) is the world's largest combined endurance racing championship, held exclusively on the iconic Nürburgring Nordschleife and featuring over 100 race cars across multiple GT categories. The championship has gained increasing global attention in recent years, including appearances from four-time Formula 1 World Champion Max Verstappen. Following the DMSB’s rigorous licensing process, Callum has achieved the highest-level A Permit, enabling him to compete in the top SP9/GT3 category.

2026Paddock Motorsport
2025Rafa Racing by RaceLab
2025

European GT4 and Winter series, and Nürburgring NL

Callum, at just 18, made the step up to a full European campaign racing in 3 of the highest of levels within GT4 racing across Europe, against World Class competition - GT4 Winter Series, European GT4 and the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series (NLS). The year combined race wins and multiple podiums visiting the best tracks in the Continent including Spa Francorchamps, Circuit de Barcelona, and Portimão. Partnering with Charlie Hart, in co-ordination with RAFA Racing by RaceLab, they made a formidable driver combination across the GT4 series forging a reputation for hard, fast and fair racing in every and any condition.

The GT4 Winter Series brought a significant number of new racetracks such as Aragon, Estoril and Valencia, providing an exciting challenge against tough European competition together with the perfect preparation for a long season ahead.

The European GT4 series is considered the toughest championship of its kind Globally and has therefore proven a successful platform for Callum to evidence all elements of his abilities, whether qualifying, race craft, or working with the engineering team to refine set-ups.

Although Callum primarily raced the McLaren Artura GT4 throughout 2025, his portfolio of racing in multiple classes with varying manufacturers extended to BMW and Hyundai during the Nürburgring Nordschleife NLS Series.

2024

British GT Championship

In 2024, as one of the youngest drivers to ever compete in the prestigious British GT Championship, Callum joined the RaceLab team. Driving the McLaren Artura GT4, Callum competed in a race series renowned worldwide as one of the most competitive of its type, featuring a significant number of factory drivers.

The British GT Championship, one of the world's biggest domestic GT championships, offered a multi-class racing format featuring GT3 and GT4 cars. It provided opportunities for existing professionals to excel, youngsters to develop, and amateurs to win outright. SRO's world-renowned Balance of Performance rules ensured no single manufacturer dominated, regardless of a car's inherent capabilities, placing greater emphasis on driver talent.

Callum's races were broadcast live online and on Sky Sports F1, offering extensive coverage and a strong media presence, which provided excellent exposure for partners.

He was regularly competing at the front of the field, irrespective of the track or conditions, and finished the season with two podiums, once again evidencing his exciting capabilities.

2024RaceLab
2023SVG Motorsport
2023

Ginetta Series

In July 2022, he was running second in the illustrious National Kart Championship, when a test day in a Ginetta GT Academy car at Blyton Park was organised to test his skills. Immediately the racing car bug bit and overnight he hung up his karting boots, and traded them for fully fledged racing car ones instead, and whilst not an easy decision - it was certainly an exciting one.

Under the close, watchful eye, of his driver coach and world-renowned racing driver Jon Lancaster, they both have worked extremely hard to hone Callum's natural talent whilst building an incredible bond.

In co-ordination with multiple teams, at various race tracks across the country under the guidance of his Jon, Callum set out refining his skills behind the wheel of a race car. The aim of the latter months of 2022 was to prepare for the 2023 race season in a Ginetta, as options existed in various classes, given their racing pedigree. As December 2022 arrived and Callum hit 16, it was also announced by Ginetta they would be launching a brand new race series called the "GT Pro", and as the ink dried on the application form for this new season he was confirmed as the youngest driver in a grid of experienced car racers, making the challenge ahead an invigorating one for sure.

Callum excelled beyond expectations. He finished as the vice-champion, securing multiple podiums at every race weekend, including several wins.

2016 - 2022

Karting

Callum's journey into racing began unexpectedly in 2016. While excelling as a competitive swimmer in Bristol—a sport inspired by his dad—a friend's 10th birthday party at an indoor karting track changed everything. Captivated by the experience, Callum asked to return. During his second visit, a poster for a junior indoor championship caught his eye, and soon he was on track for his first race. That cold winter morning, Callum took first place, sparking a new passion and leaving swimming behind.

After more indoor races, the staff suggested trying outdoor karting. Callum and his dad, knowing little about it, visited Llandow in South Wales and joined the junior driving school. Competing in Junior Pro-Kart, Callum quickly made his mark, finishing second in his first championship.

The next step was the faster Junior Rotax class at Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorset, which became his karting “home” for several years. Progressing from non-licensed races to Motorsport UK events, Callum competed in multiple championships, including the prestigious British Championships, finishing 11th in the A Final against world-class drivers.

To refine his skills, Callum's dad brought in driver coach and mechanic Kieran Shanks. Together they travelled across the UK, practicing and competing while steadily improving results. The 2020 lockdown briefly paused Callum's progress, but at 14 he stepped up into the highly competitive Senior Rotax class. Despite an injury setback in late 2021, Callum returned stronger in 2022, mastering the class and securing regular podium finishes.

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McLaren Trophy Europe and Nürburgring NLS

2026 will bring a significant step up in performance and notoriety whilst continuing with the McLaren platform, through the Mclaren Trophy Championship in partnership with Luca Magnusson in what is being labelled as one of the most exciting pairings on the grid. Callum will also continue to race at within the ADAC Nürburgring Langstrecken-Series (NLS) to complement his main racing series.

McLaren Trophy Europe is the most Globally renowned one-make racing championship featuring the McLaren Artura Trophy Evo. With a base derived from the impressive Artura GT4 race car, but with significant improvements such as additional aero capabilities for increased handling, together with a unique 'Push to Pass' feature, taking the base power from 585 horsepower to an impressive 620 horsepower.

The 'Push to Pass' is made available for 300 seconds each race to inject a new era of excitement as teams and drivers must balance their strategies to use this additional power for either attack or defence.

The Artura Trophy Evo also features wider tyres compared to the GT4 car, new suspension uprights and upgraded anti-roll bars to generate even greater traction and stability. The European version of the Championship attracts some of the most exciting driver talents and visits some of the World's most iconic racetracks such as Monza, Spa-Francorchamps and Barcelona over a 10-race championship.

With a field of identical cars, the onus is on the drivers to excel and allow their capabilities to rise, and the racing is regularly World-class with true wheel to wheel action. Due to the Trophy Evo being capable of lapping racetracks within seconds of a GT3 race car it typically provides drivers a springboard to future championships such as the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe, especially as the racing is over the same weekends.

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