Meyrick’s first BRDC Superstars revealed

The latest batch of drivers to join the BRDC’S Superstars programme have been revealed – the first new members since GT racer Andy Meyrick took over as its director.

Formula Renault Eurocup champion Max Fewtrell, British F4 title winner Kiern Jewiss, British GT4 champion Jack Mitchell, Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award winner Tom Gamble, Asian Le Mans Series LMP3 star Phil Hanson and BRDC British F3 podium finisher Billy Monger have all joined the programme.

A number of drivers have graduated from Superstars for this season, including new F1 drivers Lando Norris and George Russell. Meyrick believes this shows the success of the programme under previous director Tim Harvey.

“There will be a bit of natural evolution but it speaks volumes it doesn’t need to change much because Tim has done an amazing job,” said Meyrick, who will drive a Bullitt Racing Mercedes in the GT4 European Series this year. “They’ve got a very good existing programme and my role is to continue that job. There’s a lot of pressure! It seems like an easy job but I’ve got a lot to live up to.

“We’ve got a fantastic group of drivers and all the support we need from the BRDC to continue with the programme and I really, really enjoy working with them.

“Having been through the process of being on the Superstars programme when I was younger I understand how it works. I can relate to the drivers and how meeting someone as part of Superstars can have a tangible impact on your racing career.”