Ferrari UK Challenge series prepares for Brands Hatch opener

The 2024 Ferrari UK Challenge series kicks off at Brands Hatch this weekend with a host of experienced and new drivers in Trofeo Pirelli and Coppa Shell classes.

Now in its sixth season, drivers will be piloting Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo race cars before the introduction of the new 296 Challenge in 2025.

Familiar faces including talented recent championship winners Andrew Morrow and Tom Fleming will join new drivers on the grid in the single-make series for British drivers.

Former Ferrari F1 and two-time Le Mans class winner Giancarlo Fisichella will attend the race weekend as a special advisor in race control.

If you aren’t able to attend the race in person at Brands Hatch, the action can be seen online at live.ferrari.com.

First 5 races of the 10 race 2024 Ferrari UK Challenge series:

Round 1 - Brands Hatch - 20-21 April
Round 2 - Oulton Park - 10-11 May
Round 3 - Snetterton - 8-9 June
Round 4 - Donington - 20-21 July
Round 5 - Silverstone - 13-15 September

words: Mike Booth
pictures: Ferrari North Europe