The rising stars attempting to shine

Porsche Carrera Cup GB

To say that the Porsche Carrera Cup GB is looking competitive this season is an understatement. A glance at the list of reigning champions joining the grid alone is a sign of the quality in the Pro line-up. There’s Ginetta GT4 Supercup title winner – and new Porsche GB Junior – Adam Smalley, British GT4 victor Gus Burton, Porsche Sprint Challenge GB dominator Theo Edgerton and, more left-field, Castle Combe Formula Ford 1600 ace Oliver White, who is making his long-desired move to sportscars. Add in 2017 British GT champion Seb Morris and 2014 British GT4 conqueror Jake Giddings, and it really is some field.

But perhaps it’s two of the drivers who are not among the additions who have the best chance of taking the spoils. Kiern Jewiss and Will Martin were both race winners last season in a campaign that again featured a hugely talented grid. Martin, a 2019 Ginetta Junior frontrunner, took two triumphs and is now seeking to launch a full title bid. Meanwhile, 2018 British Formula 4 champion Jewiss impressed after hitting the reset button on his career and winning on his debut