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Hugo Schwarze will make his single-seater debut in GB3 with Elite Motorsport, who he finished runner-up with in Ginetta Junior last year.
The 17-year-old took two victories and nine other podium finishes in Ginetta’s entry-level sportscar series in his first season of car-racing in 2023. He only had one year of karting experience prior to that, having first driven a kart at the end of 2021.
Schwarze will race alongside experienced duo Jarrod Waberski and McKenzy Cresswell, who are embarking on their second and third GB3 campaigns respectively.
“My aim is to go as far as I possibly can in single-seaters which is why I’ve chosen to race in GB3,” said Schwarze. “The series has proven to be very competitive and a stepping stone for higher single-seater championships which is also my aim.
“It was quite a late decision to do Ginetta Junior last year but after my first tests, it was clear that we were going to be running at the front. Due to it being only my second season in motorsport, I had a lot to catch up on in terms of racecraft compared to the other drivers.
“I progressed throughout the season with Elite, working hard with the entire team. I am ready to continue my steep learning curve in what will be a tough but I’m sure an exciting year.
“Consistent top results helped me to become last year’s Ginetta Junior vice champion, in the most competitive junior one-make championship. I had a successful year with Elite and I’m hoping to build on that.
“The team, which already feels like family for me, doesn’t only provide a comfortable learning environment, but is also ambitious to get the best out of me.”
“I’m extremely happy to announce that Hugo is continuing with Elite Motorsport and moving up the motorsport ladder with us,” added Elite’s team owner, Eddie Ives. “It’s something we’ve been working on since last August when he had his first run in our GB3 car.
“Although he doesn’t have much experience in car racing, he is a natural and is great to work with. Everyone at Elite is looking forward to developing his driving and teaching him as much as we can in the GB3 car.
“Hugo’s progress will also benefit from his team-mates McKenzy and Jarrod who are both experienced in the category. We’re thrilled to be working with this trio in 2024.”