Charlie Hart, a Year 12 student at Bolton School Boys’ Division and 16-year-old racing prodigy from Rivington in Chorley, wrapped up his 2024 Ginetta Junior Championship campaign in style, securing third in the drivers standing.
This milestone achievement places him alongside the likes of McLaren Formula 1 driver Lando Norris, who achieved 3rd in the championship back in 2014, highlighting Charlie’s potential in one of Europe's most competitive racing series.
In its 20th anniversary season, the Ginetta Junior Championship continues to be the most prestigious junior racing series globally, offering a platform for young drivers aged 14 to 17 to transition from karting to car racing before competing in either the single-seater or the increasingly popular GT pathways.
Since its inception in 2003, the championship has created a competitive environment, producing significant graduates such as Lando Norris, Harry King, Dan Harper, and Zak O'Sullivan. Charlie’s consistency shone through this season, finishing in the top six across the first 22 races of the season, achieving a total of two race wins, seven second place finishes, and three thirds. This extraordinary performance solidified his reputation as one of the brightest talents in junior motorsport, earning praise from fans, sponsors, and industry experts alike.
In addition to his Ginetta achievements, Charlie made history in the final round of the Fun Cup Endurance Championship in October, as the first person to win the elusive cash prize for securing a podium on debut, which he achieved with teammate Jake Hill, 2024 BTCC Champion, displaying Charlie's versatility and skill across different racing series.
Looking ahead, Charlie is setting his sights firmly on the FIA GT4 category for the 2025 season, competing across Europe at circuits such as Spa-Francorchamps, Nurburgring and Zandvoort. He has already begun testing with Elite Motorsport in their McLaren Artura GT4 with strong performances in only his first few days in the car.
As he continues his impressive ascent up the sporting ladder, Charlie remains determined to follow in the footsteps of previous Ginetta Junior alumni, aspiring to reach the highest level of his sport, all the while adding more adding more race wins and titles to his name.
