Three more young talents have signed up to the bumper grid for the 2026 Ginetta Junior Championship powered by Sunoco Race Fuels.
Jacob Ashcroft has been announced as the final member of Elite Motorsport’s line-up this year. The 14-year-old has enjoyed an incredible karting career, which included becoming the only Rotax racer ever to hold all six UK and World titles at the same time.
Ashcroft started his Ginetta journey by reaching the final seven of the Junior Scholarship contest back in October. He went on to make his racing debut in the Winter Series soon after, securing a hat-trick of rookie class podium finishes and a best result of fifth overall.
Jacob Ashcroft: “Like every other driver on the grid, I want to win the championship along with claiming as many race wins and poles as possible. I tested with Elite ahead of last year’s Ginetta Scholarship and immediately had a great connection with them and knew their history.
“It was an easy decision to join them for the Winter Series last year and beyond. The determination of the team to win is exactly what I strive to do. Additionally, the fact that Elite has retained the services of many past champions for its coaching squad, speaks volumes.”
Ed Ives – Elite Motorsport Team Principal: “We’re very pleased to welcome Jacob to Elite Motorsport as he makes the transition from karting into the Ginetta Junior Championship. His achievements in karting are outstanding but just as importantly, he’s shown a great attitude and eagerness to learn since joining us.
“He settled in well during the Winter Series and demonstrated that he’s ready to take on the challenge of car racing. With the support of the team around him and a strong group of drivers alongside him, we’re looking forward to seeing him continue to develop and grow throughout his first full season.”
After making their Ginetta Junior debut at the start of the 2025 season, RABsport Racing will be back on the grid this year. Linking up with them is car-racing rookie Oscar Stockley-King, who put in an impressive performance in the Scholarship to reach the final 11.
Oscar Stockley-King: “There were moments where this felt so far away, so many sacrifices and battles were fought to get here and am truly thankful to all those who believe in me, now I’m ready for many more on track.
“I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and excited for everything that comes next: The learning, the growth, and the chance to show the who I am as a driver. Words can’t quite describe this feeling, and I’m not sure they ever will. This is just the beginning.”
Project R are another team returning to the grid this season. Their entry comes from Dutch talent Jorn Helder, who makes his Ginetta debut after a successful karting career that included competing in the FIA Karting European Championship, WSK Euro Series and Champions of the Future last year.
Jorn Helder: “I’m excited to confirm that I’ll be racing in the Ginetta Juniors with Project R. I’m looking forward to working with the team, pushing myself throughout the season, and showing what I’m capable of in a highly competitive field. Thank you to everyone who has supported me to get to this point.”
The Ginetta Junior Championship powered by Sunoco Race Fuels is the UK’s longest running and most prestigious Junior series, offering the first step on the motorsport ladder for 14-17 year old racing drivers as they compete on the support bill for the British GT Championship.
