NEW BRDC RISING STARS

The latest batch of BRDC Rising Stars recruits have been announced, including drivers who starred on the British Touring Car support bill last season. Mini Challenge runner-up Max Bird (below), Ginetta GT4 Supercup runner-up Josh Rattican, British Formula 4 frontrunner Mckenzy Cresswell and Porsche Carrera Cup GB race winner Will Martin have all been selected to join the scheme. Completing the intake are W Series contender Abbi Pulling, DTM driver Esmee Hawkey and National Formula Ford 1600 frontrunner Alex Walker.