There has been pressure, there have been setbacks, but there have also been 48 podiums.
As we hit the halfway mark of the season, Wera-Alliance Academy drivers have made their mark across national championships and international grids. With 20 wins, 16 second-place finishes, and 12 thirds, the results speak for themselves. But beyond the podiums, great progress and strong performances across the academy reflect the growing development and confidence.
There's still plenty more to come as the second half of the season unfolds.
From race wins to wild overtakes, maiden podiums to challenging battles, here are some of the standout moments so far this season.
Alfie Garford - Mini Challenge Trophy
Location: Thruxton - Round 3
“My best – and also favourite – moment on track was Race 1 at Thruxton. Qualifying didn’t go to plan, and I started 12th on the grid. Then the rain came mid-race. Being on slicks in the wet around Thruxton made for some seriously exciting racing. I managed to make some great moves and picked up a podium, finishing in 2nd place."
A great start to the season with four podiums so far. It hasn't been easy, but Alfie now leads the Rookie Cup and sits P4 in the championship. His focus is now on claiming his first win and pushing for the championship win.
Will Jenkins - Porsche Carrera Cup GB
Location: Donington Park - Round 1
"For me my best moment so far this season is absolutely the maiden pole position I took at Donington Park earlier on in the year. It was my first event in the car, first time out with the Carrera Cup, and we took that pole position by 1 thousandth of a second!"
Moving from the Porsche Sprint car to the Carrera is a big step and hasn't been without its challenges, but Will has handled it brilliantly, securing pole position in his debut weekend in the Carrera Cup and a great P3 at Croft.
Max McRae & Cameron Fair - British and European Rally Championships
Location: Rally Hungary – Round 2
"A highlight of this year was ERC debut at Rally Hungary at the start of the year. We started the rally off with a bit of a downer, I made a mistake on the super special stage but then on the Saturday we clawed back around 40 positions to get just outside the top 10. That definitely showed resilience and what we can do when we're in a good rhythm."
New car, new challenge. Max and Cameron have been getting to grips with the Citroen Rally2, with Max stepping up from the Rally4 car last season. Each weekend brings more experience in a highly competitive grid, with Rally Hungary clearly showing what they're capable of.
Jenson Mason - Mini Challenge Trophy
Location: Thruxton - Round 3
"My best moment on track so far this season has to be winning at Thruxton. My maiden win in the Mini Challenge Trophy Championship. It was such a special moment in front of huge crowds on the BTCC weekend and live on ITV."
Jenson's season so far has had its challenges, but his fastest lap at Brands Hatch and brilliant win at Thruxton, following a weekend of strong pace, shows exactly what he's capable of!
Rachel Robertson - Radical Cup UK
Location: Brands Hatch - Round 2
"My best moment so far this season is definitely finishing 3rd, getting my first podium, at Round 2 of the Radical Cup."
Only in her second-ever car race, following a background in karting, Rachel secured her first podium at Brands Hatch, followed by another at Snetterton. Her race pace and qualifying have improved significantly since the start of the year, and she's aiming to build consistency and secure her first win in the second half of the season.
Hamish Forrest - Radical Cup UK
Location: Zandvoort - Round 4
"My best moment so far this season has to be last time out in Zandvoort when I got my first win of the season and first pole position of the season. It was a great weekend with a lot more progress made, just like every weekend so far."
A dominant start to the season has seen Hamish pick up 12 podiums! He continues to learn and develop each week while remaining firmly focused on the championship fight for the remainder of the season.
Felix Tandy - Bambino British Kart Championship
Location: PFi - Round 4
"My best moment so far was Round 4 at PFi where I got pole, won both heats and superheats, and got a good start in the final where I went on to win it."
Now known as #FastFelix, he's been unstoppable, securing an impressive 21 podiums so far. With just three points separating him from his closest rival, he's aiming to take the top spot and win the MightE Championship in the final round.
Chase Fernandez - British F4
Location: Donington GP - Round 1
"My best moment on track so far in 2025 was the opening round of the British F4 Championship where I scored my first win in Formula 4. It was a super cool race! Went from 2nd on the grid, shot to 1st at the first corner and managed to lead from start to finish."
Chase has had to adjust significantly, moving from Ginetta Juniors to the single seaters of British F4. He kicked off his first British F4 season with podiums at Donington Park and Oulton Park, and aims to continue his recent run of top-6 finishes.
Joe Marshall - Porsche Sprint Challenge GB
Location: Oulton Park - Round 3
"The best moment on track for me would've been when the rain came down at Race 1 at Oulton Park and we were all on slick tyres. I went from 7th to 2nd in three laps which ended up becoming 1st after another driver received a penalty."
Consistency is key for Joe. He's yet to finish outside of the top 5, with 5 podiums already, and is in good contention for the championship as three rounds remain.
Garry Pearson & Hannah McKillop - British Rally Championship
Location: Carlisle Stages - Round 2
"Highlight of the year so far has to be the Carlisle Stages podium. That was our first podium for the BRC for the year. We've had two wins outside of the championship as well which has been really good for the confidence and we're looking forward to the next event at the Grampian Rally in August."
Our academy mentors, Garry and Hannah, have shown strong pace throughout the season and secured a podium early on. Now in their second year in the car, they're focused on claiming more podiums, with top 3 finishes well in their reach.
Murray Richardson - Mini Challenge Trophy
Location: Brands Hatch - Round 2
"I have to say Brands Hatch Race 2 was my best moment. I made a nice little move around the outside cutting back inside, it was a nice switch back around Druids and it was my first proper overtake of my career."
Murray, new to racing, jumped straight into the Mini Challenge Trophy in his first year. Everything is new, but he gained experience each round. In only his second race weekend, he was not just finding his feet but was fully involved in the action, performing great overtakes and battling hard in the tight mid-field. His racing journey is just beginning!
The student-led Loughborough College race team, competing in the BTRDA British Rally Cross Championship, enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at Pembrey.
Saturday began with three dominant heat wins, made possible by the impressive preparation of the student crew. Lecturer and driver Alex Fletcher started strong in the final, leading the race until the last lap when contact with another driver dropped him back. Recovering well, he brought the car home in 3rd place to round off an impressive day.
Sunday proved even more successful, with the young team's preparation paying off once again. Fletcher dominated the final, finishing P1 with a 10-second lead!
The Loughborough College team ended the dominant weekend with celebrations in style.
For Academy drivers not racing on the weekend of the 10th July, it was four days of action of a different kind as they joined the Wera Tools UK team at Goodwood Festival of Speed.
From games to sightseeing (including some spotting their own cars on the stand), there was plenty to take in.
Jenson Mason topped the timing board for the Wheel Change Game, while it seems Garry still has some practice to do!
Click here to watch the drivers go head-to-head in the wheel change challenge.
The first half of the season has had its ups and downs. Some great highs, alongside mistakes, mechanical problems, and a bit of bad luck. But the drivers have shown their determination, all the hard work is clearly reflected in their results, and they're far from finished.
We look forward to seeing what the rest of the season holds, with plenty more podiums well within reach.
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