Ginetta Junior champion Smalley has first run in a G55 with Elite team

Ginetta Junior champion Adam Smalley has tested a G55 for the first time recently ahead of a possible move into the GT4 Supercup next year.

The 17-year-old claimed the Junior crown by eight points from team-mate Louis Foster this year in his second season of racing.

He has now tested a G55 at Donington Park with the Elite Motorsport squad that powered him to the Junior title.

“In karting I had driven on slick tyres but it was nothing like that, the grip level was unbelievable and the power was amazing,” said Smalley of his first outing in the car. “It was really good. That’s the way we’re looking at going but it’s all down to budget. It’s still on the touring car package with ITV4 coverage and that’s attractive for sponsors.”

Smalley says he would like to remain with the Elite team next year having also won last season’s Winter Series with the outfit.

“They’ve [Elite] done a fantastic job for me this year – they won the teams’ championship, took a 1-2 in the drivers’ championship and I only had one mechanical failure all year,” he added.

“Ed’s [Ives, team boss] done a fantastic job – he rocked up three years ago with one car and now he’s won the championship. I get on with everyone really well so it would be a shame to leave them.”

Elite made its GT4 debut this term with Harry King, who finished third in the standings.