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KING AND WEBSTER FORM NEW 2021 PORSCHE SUPERCUP ATTACK WITH TEAM PARKER

Rising star King will combine a Carrera Cup GB title defence with a step-up to internatio­nal competitio­n

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By Graham Keilloh

Harry King and Josh

Webster, Team Parker Racing’s champion and runner-up in last year’s Porsche Carrera Cup GB, will compete with the squad in this year’s Formula 1-supporting Porsche Supercup.

The multiple title-winning team confirmed earlier in 2021 that in partnershi­p with Revs Motorsport it will enter a full-time two-car attack in the Supercup, which introduces the 992-shape 911 GT3 Cup this year.

Porsche Junior King last year in his debut Carrera Cup season took a dominant title, and the 20-year-old will now combine his 2021 campaign to retain his GB crown with a step-up to internatio­nal competitio­n.

Webster is 2014’s Carrera GB champion and competed in Porsche Supercup full-time in 2017 and ’18. He posted on Twitter last month asking for help in getting a 2021 drive, and posted again three days later that the “outpouring of support” from his initial post got him his Supercup chance.

With the confirmati­on of his ’21 plans Webster tweeted: “Things change very quickly in life!” He added though his Supercup budget is not entirely covered and he is still seeking sponsorshi­p.

King said of his Supercup move: “It’s something I’ve wanted to achieve since becoming a Porsche Junior driver and is the logical step. My goal for the Supercup is obviously to be at the front and, whether it takes a few rounds or a full season, I know we’ll definitely find our feet.”

 ?? Photos:Torque, Dan Bathie, Purple M Photo, Phil J Photograph­y ?? Social media post helped Webster (r) secure Supercup drive
Photos:Torque, Dan Bathie, Purple M Photo, Phil J Photograph­y Social media post helped Webster (r) secure Supercup drive
 ??  ?? Carrera Cup frontrunne­r pair switch to Supercup
Carrera Cup frontrunne­r pair switch to Supercup

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