A BUDDING racing driver feels excited to be signed on to a major motorsport contract which will see the start of his illustrious career.

LVS Ascot student William Vincent has achieved his racing licence and has been signed with Elite Motorsport to compete in the 2020 Ginetta Junior Championship.

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The 15-year-old recently won the Rookie Cup in the Daniel Ricciardo Series kart racing competition after taking part in several events across the country.

He said: "I love the buzz and adrenalin of racing; which I think I get from my dad who is still very involved in the sport.

“I am looking forward to racing the Ginetta at some brilliant circuits next year and really want to thank my family for supporting me, particularly my dad and grandad.”

William was awarded his race licence after completing an Association of Racing Driver Schools (ARDS) training and testing course.

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Internationally recognised racing driver and "master instructor" Rob Wilson also helped William with his dreams.

Chris Vincent, William's dad said: "“I am very proud of his achievements so far and very excited to see where his ambition and determination take him.

“William has been racing since he was five-years-old and driving in Bambino Karting.

"He has done exceptionally well to win the Rookie Cup and progress to driving with the renowned Elite Motorsport team in the Michelin Ginette Junior Championships."

Christine Cunniffe, principal of LVS Ascot, said: “This is an outstanding achievement and we are all very proud of William.

"We are all very excited to see his racing career progress and wish him every success in the future.

"William is an asset to the sport and to our school, LVS Ascot”