Brit F3: Cole set for National Class with T-Sport

British Formula Ford champion James Cole will graduate to British F3 with T-Sport this season.

The 21-year-old joins the team’s other new recruits, Alex Brundle and Menasheh Idafar, for his rookie season in the category and will race a Dallara-Mugen Honda in the National Class.

"I have tremendous respect for the team and believe we will be a winning partnership," said Cole. "I've done my foundation work in Formula Ford and it's now time to move up a gear, with a faster, more powerful car, aerodynamics and a higher level of competition.”

Cole will concentrate on the National Class, rather than jumping straight into main category, so he can remain eligible for the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award this year, after receiving his first ever nomination in 2009.

"Standing out from the crowd is getting more difficult as there are so many different race series," he added. "It’s not just winning that counts, it’s being recognised by the industry as a talented driver.

"Being able to have another crack at winning the Award is important to me and could be very influential for my future career."

Watch the British F3 International Series on Motors TV (Sky Channel 413, Virgin Media 545) in 2010.


Andy Wilkinson