The British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC) is delighted to announce the complete line-up of exceptional young talents selected for its prestigious SuperStars programme for the 2025 motor sport season.
For 18 consecutive years, the BRDC has been committed to nurturing the most promising young British drivers across all racing categories, complemented by the Club's introductory BRDC Rising Star programme.
These individuals benefit from bespoke training, development, and fitness plans, as well as being able to interact with the BRDC’s influential network of Members for advice and guidance. Former BRDC SuperStars have gone on to compete in Formula 1, triumph at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, and secure professional contracts with an array of factory teams.
Andy Meyrick will continue as BRDC SuperStars Director in 2025. Having been a BRDC SuperStar himself from 2009 to 2011, Andy brings invaluable first-hand experience of the programme's benefits.
Taylor Barnard – FIA Formula E Championship with NEOM McLaren Formula E Team
Luke Browning – FIA Formula 2 Championship with Hitech TGR
Jonny Edgar – IMSA SportsCar Championship Endurance Cup with AO Racing and FIA World Endurance Championship with TF Sport
Deagen Fairclough – GB3 Championship partnered by the BRDC with Hitech TGR
Arvid Lindblad – FIA Formula 2 Championship with Campos Racing
Joseph Loake – Programme announcement coming soon
Zak O’Sullivan – Super Formula with Kondo Racing
Sebastian Priaulx – IMSA SportsCar Championship with Ford Multimatic Motorsports
Abbi Pulling – GB3 Championship partnered by the BRDC with Rodin Motorsport
Louis Sharp – FIA Formula 3 Championship with Rodin Motorsport
Freddie Slater – Formula Regional European Championship with Prema Racing and GB3 Championship partnered by the BRDC with Hillspeed
Adam Smalley – Programme announcement coming soon
Callum Voisin – FIA Formula 3 Championship with Rodin Motorsport
New SuperStars for 2025
Joining the BRDC SuperStars for the first time are current Silverstone Autosport BRDC Award winner and British F4 champion Deagen Fairclough, reigning F1 Academy champion Abbi Pulling, who becomes the first female to join the programme, GB3 title-holder Louis Sharp, and McLaren Formula E racer Taylor Barnard.
They are joined by 2024 European Le Mans Series champion Jonny Edgar, who returns to the programme. All five previously featured as BRDC Rising Stars and have earned their place through outstanding performances.
Formula 2 Representation
The BRDC SuperStars have strong representation the FIA Formula 2 Championship as Luke Browning embarks on his first full season after an impressive 2024 debut. He is joined by Arvid Lindblad, stepping up from F3 following a remarkable debut season where he became the youngest ever race winner, securing four victories. He has already claimed the 2025 Formula Regional Oceania Championship title.
Formula 3 Contenders
In FIA Formula 3, Callum Voisin returns after a strong 2024, which included a maiden victory from pole at Spa-Francorchamps. He remains with Rodin Motorsport, where he is joined by Louis Sharp, stepping up after securing back-to-back British F4 and GB3 titles.
Rising Single-Seater Stars
Also featuring in single seaters are returning BRDC SuperStars Zak O’Sullivan and Freddie Slater, alongside newcomers Taylor Barnard, Abbi Pulling, and Deagen Fairclough. Zak heads to Japan to compete in Super Formula, while Freddie moves to the Formula Regional European Championship after clinching the Italian F4 title and finishing as Euro 4 runner-up in 2024.
Meanwhile, Taylor embarks on his first full FIA Formula E World Championship season after securing a podium to open the year, and both Abbi and Deagen will showcase their skills in the GB3 Championship following their F1 Academy and British F4 triumphs, respectively.
Endurance and GT Racing
In endurance racing, Seb Priaulx continues in the IMSA SportsCar Championship, where he was a 2024 race winner, as a factory driver for Ford Multimatic Motorsports in the Mustang GT3. Additionally, Jonny Edgar, following his European Le Mans Series title, steps up to a full season drive in the FIA World Endurance Championship and will taake part in IMSA’s Endurance Cup.
Looking Ahead
Both 2023 Aston Martin Autosport BRDC Award winner Joseph Loake and Adam Smalley return as a BRDC SuperStars, with their 2025 racing plans yet to be announced.
These 13 drivers represent the UK’s brightest motor sport prospects and will proudly carry the BRDC SuperStars badge throughout 2025, reinforcing the Club’s global influence in the sport.
David Coulthard, BRDC President
"The BRDC remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting the next generation of British racing talent, and this year’s SuperStars line-up is a testament to that dedication. Under Andy Meyrick’s expert guidance, the programme continues to nurture and develop these exceptional individuals, equipping them to thrive as professional racing drivers. It is only a matter of time before we see some of these SuperStars making their mark at high levels across the motor sport world and on the Formula 1 grid."