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Dominant British Formula 4 champion Deagen Fairclough will step up with Hitech GP to GB3 for next season.
Fairclough got his single-seater break through winning the ROKiT-backed Racing Star esports competition and finished third in his rookie British F4 campaign in 2023 driving with JHR Developments.
He moved across to Hitech for 2024 and took a record-breaking 14 wins as he wrapped up the title with five races to spare.
“I’m thrilled to be taking the next step in my single-seater career,” said Fairclough. “2024 has been an incredible season, one I’ll never forget. To win the British F4 drivers’ title, and set a new record, is a dream come true.
“None of this would have been possible without the support of firstly ROKiT and its Racing Star programme and now Hitech, who have prepared a fantastic car all season and provided the environment for me to be able to perform and develop,” he continued. “I’m proud that our success in the Drivers’ Cup helped them win the Teams’ Cup too.
“I can’t thank ROKiT and Hitech enough for the journey so far and their support for me as I step up to GB3. I look forward to rewarding their faith in me on the racetrack.”
ROKiT will continue backing Fairclough next year, when it says it will also launch a new competition to bring talent from sim racing to the racetrack.
“Deagen’s achievements in his nascent single-seater career cannot be underestimated,” said Hitech’s GB3 team manager Phil Blow. “His performances in British F4 this season have been metronomic and he staked his claim on the title in the first couple of rounds. His results and consistency also played a hugely significant role in helping Hitech secure the Teams’ Cup.
“It has been exciting for us to see Deagen’s progression within the team, and his step up to the GB3 Championship is very well deserved. We look forward to the impact he will make on the next rung of the ladder and in what I’m sure will be a long and successful career ahead.”