Draft:James Wallis (racing driver)
| James Wallis | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  British |
| Born | 12 October 2005 Cheltenham, United Kingdom |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Italy career | |
| Debut season | 2025 |
| Current team | BeDriver |
| Car number | 33 |
| Starts | 2 (2 entries) |
| Wins | 0 |
| Podiums | 0 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
James Wallis (born 12 October 2005) is a British racing driver who currently competes in the 2025 Porsche Carrera Cup Italia driving for BeDriver.[1]
Career
[edit]Early Career:
[edit]Wallis's racing journey commenced in the Junior Saloon Car Championship, where he participated from 2019 to 2021. In 2021, he secured the title of Junior Oval Racing Champion and was named Fiesta Junior Rookie Champion, highlighting his potential in the racing arena. 
Advancement to GT Racing:
[edit]In 2022, Wallis transitioned to GT racing, clinching the GT4 GT Cup Championship title. The following year, he achieved victories in the British GT Championship and the International GT Open in the GT3 category, further establishing his reputation as a formidable competitor. 
Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior Driver:
[edit]In November 2023, at Porsche's 'Night of Motorsport' awards, Wallis was announced as the Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior driver for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. This prestigious role includes a financial contribution of £85,000 towards his racing budget for each season, along with comprehensive support and development opportunities from Porsche. 
2024 Season:
[edit]Competing with the JTR team in the Pro category, Wallis concluded the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup GB season in 7th place, accumulating 44 points over 16 races. He achieved three podium finishes, demonstrating consistent performance throughout the season.
James Wallis's progression from junior championships to becoming a Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior driver underscores his talent and dedication to motorsport. With Porsche's backing, he is poised for further achievements in the racing world.
Racing record
[edit]Racing career summary
[edit]| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Junior Saloon Car Championship | N/A | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 26th |
| 2020 | Junior Saloon Car Championship | JCW Racing | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 19th |
| 2021 | Junior Saloon Car Championship | JCW Racing | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 112 | 19th |
| BRSCC Ford Fiesta Junior Championship | N/A | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 478 | 2nd | |
| 2023 | British GT Championship - GT4 | Drivetac | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 18th |
| British GT Championship - GT3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 19th | ||
| GT Cup Championship - GT3 | DriveTac | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 188 | 3rd | |
| 7TSIX | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ||||
| International GT Open | GetSpeed | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 20th | |
| 2024 | Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East - Pro | Porsche Junior Great Britain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 9th |
| Porsche Supercup | JTR | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NC† | |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain - Pro | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 44 | 7th | ||
| 2025 | Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East - Pro | Porsche Junior Great Britain | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 188 | 2nd |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Italia | BeDriver | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6* | 15th* |
† As Wallis was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score championship points.
References
[edit]- ^ "Carrera Cup Italia | BeDriver completa un dream team internazionale per il 2025" (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2025-01-29. Retrieved 2025-05-08.
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