GP59 RACING
Historic Racing is in the blood at GP59 and goes hand-in-hand with our classic car restoration and race car preparation skills. Michael O’Brien needs no introduction for many historic racing fans and we are proud to have Michael racing our 1958 historic Lotus Eleven this year in the Motor Racing Legends Stirling Moss Trophy Race Series.
But for those new to historic racing let’s take you through his impressive career so far:
in progress….
GP59 is a proud sponsor of reigning champion, Josh Stanton, and his contention of the British GT Race Series with Optimum Racing in a McLaren Artura GT4 this year.
Josh’s racing career began where most do, in kart championships touring the UK. Making his mark in the Rissington and Midlands Karting Championship he soon represented his university, Nottingham, in the British Universities Karting Championship.
Following a promising performance in 2018, Josh made his car racing debut in the JCW MINI Challenge. The following season, he continued to impress in this highly competitive field, making a remarkable leap to secure the 15th position out of a 32-strong grid and ranking 5th in the graduate class. His team also claimed the 2020 JCW MINI Challenge Teams’ Championship title.
Josh continued to demonstrate his talent, and in 2021, he ventured into the prestigious Porsche Carrera Cup GB. He achieved an impressive record, with 4 class victories, 14 podium finishes, and 4 fastest laps, ultimately earning the title of Porsche Carrera Cup AM Vice-Champion of 2021.
With determination to prove his skills, Josh secured his 2022 seat in Porsche Carrera Cup’s AM classification. He achieved an outstanding 12 class wins, 15 podium appearances, and the highest number of fastest laps. This ultimately earned Josh the coveted title of the 2022 Porsche Carrera Cup AM Champion
In 2023 Josh was promoted to Pro-Am and also competed in the SuperCup F1 Support Race at Silverstone this year and again in 2024. Following a further successful year in 2025 Josh has now realised a dream and entered the frenetic and exciting world of Endurance Racing.
2026 season - motor racing legends
The Stirling Moss Trophy
Step back in time with us…
In October 2023, the GP95 Lotus XI touched down at Silverstone for the first time since September 1965, with Josh Stanton behind the wheel.
Her rich history has been proven throughout the 60s at Goodwood, Mallory Park, Silverstone, and notably, the Le Mans Classic. She has raced the Le Mans Classic several times, with 2022 being her most recent stint at the famous French event.
the 2023 and 2024 season
Porsche Carrera Cup GB & Supercup Series supporting Formula 1
