How did you first get into motorsport?

“I’ve been fascinated by cars since I could talk. At 2 I could name any car by its badge, and was driving drift karts and ride-ons by the age of 3. Watching local hero Lando Norris succeed in F1 gave me the urge to try something faster, so we tried karting at the local hire kart track and immediately fell in love with it. My parents bought me my own kart for my 9th birthday, and we practised like crazy for a few months at our local track, Clay Pigeon Raceway in Dorset.”

When did you know this was more than a hobby?

“I have always seen racing as more than a hobby. It’s all I think about. If I’m not in the kart, I’m practising on the sim rig, or watching YouTube videos of tracks I’m racing at. It’s my life!”

Who has influenced you most?

“I’m only 10, so my career hasn’t got going just yet! Lando Norris is an inspiration and someone I try to emulate. Fifteen years ago he was doing exactly what I am now, at the same track at Clay Pigeon. That’s pretty cool when you think about it.”

Walk us through what race day actually feels like.

“I wake up feeling nervous and excited, to the point where I can’t hold any food down until after first practice. Once I’m in the kart, the excitement builds and I start channelling that energy into focusing on my goals for the session. The races themselves are a mixture of emotions - kart racing is usually very closely fought and one mistake can cost you everything, so I’ve always tried to be consistent. You can’t win races if you bin it!”

What do most people underestimate about your sport?

“A lot of people think it’s just turning a wheel and pushing pedals, but it’s so much more than that. The concentration required for a full day’s racing is exhausting. Driving at 60 mph with your backside an inch off the ground against up to 30 other 8–12 year olds - you need your wits about you at all times. The physical side is also hugely underestimated: I only weigh four stone four pounds, so wrestling a 105 kg kart around a circuit is genuinely hard work.”

What’s the hardest thing about your sport?

“Being taken out and having your race ruined through no fault of your own. That’s always tough to take.”

Tell us about the kart you’re racing in 2026.

“With the help of Carl Cox Motorsport and our other sponsors, we’ve recently moved classes from 4-stroke Honda 200s to the more widely recognised 2-stroke Rotax series. Our kart is a brand-new Original Tony Kart - the Carlos Sainz 55 Edition - paired with a George Robinson engine. It’s set up for Micromax competition, but the same machine can step up to Intermax with a few tweaks if I get too heavy or too old for Micro. It’s a thing of beauty.”

What would most people be surprised to learn about it?

“It’s the first brand-new kart we have ever owned!”

How did you come to be part of Carl Cox Motorsport?

“My Dad has been friends with Carl, Ian and Rod for a few decades now, so I think that helped! Dad sent a promotional video through to Carl and Ian and asked if they would be interested in helping with my motorsport journey. Carl said he saw potential, and the rest is history. We are all so excited to see what I can achieve with the help of CCMS.”

What does being part of this team mean to you?

“What we are about to embark on, and our pathway to what we want to achieve, would not be possible without the help of Carl Cox Motorsport. It’s amazing to be associated with people who share my passion and enthusiasm for motorsport. Getting recruited by the team was probably the best day of my life so far!”

What does Carl Cox himself bring to the team beyond the name?

“Aside from being the nicest man around, he shares my passion for cars and motorsport. The way he supports grassroots motorsport in particular is inspiring. I think even if he wasn’t a world-famous DJ, he would still be out here encouraging everyone to have a go at motorsport!”

What are you chasing this season?

“This year is a building year - I’m getting used to the new kart and some new tracks, with the aim of racing in some national championships in 2027 if it all goes well. Wins and podiums are always high on my priority list, but there will be lots of competition.”

What would make 2026 a success for you personally?

“Being competitive! It would be brilliant to get up to speed quickly and start challenging at the front before the end of the year.”

Where do you want to be in five years?

“In some form of single-seat racing! F1 is the dream, but I know that requires a lot of money. Maybe we can be the lucky ones who get picked up by a young driver programme!”

What do you want people who’ve never watched karting to know?

“I’m at the very early stages of my journey, so right now I’m just learning my craft. Hopefully I can be exciting to watch - kart racing is generally hard but fair, so there’s guaranteed action in every race!”

If you could race anywhere in the world, where would it be?

“Spa-Francorchamps! Flat out at Eau Rouge would be awesome.”