A major milestone has been reached in the British Touring Car Championship as Team VERTU officially confirmed that Tom Young will contest a full campaign in 2027, making him the youngest driver ever to do so in the series. The sensational move will see the teenager step into the Hyundai i30 N Fastback at Donington Park at just 16 years and 11 months old, narrowly eclipsing the previous milestone set by Tom Chilton back in 2002.
The agreement secures the young charger's services for both 2027 and 2028, with the team outlining a clear developmental trajectory where his rookie year will be treated as a learning curve before targeting higher grid positions in his sophomore season. Although this marks only his fourth year in real-world motorsport following a solid progression through the Ginetta Junior ranks where he claimed multiple class victories, Young is no stranger to high-pressure competition thanks to extensive simulator experience.
Reflecting on the monumental career step, Young expressed immense gratitude toward the squad and his backers for the opportunity. While acknowledging the fierce nature and relentless action of the UK's premier motorsport category, he remains fully prepared to tackle the steep learning curve ahead during a busy winter preparation programme. Read our in-depth analysis and latest paddock updates right here on Sportrik Media.
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