Seb gradutes to Formula Renault by Robert Allender & Marion Dix

Teenage Welsh race sensation & WRDA member, Sebastian (Seb) Morris will graduate from Karting & Junior racing,  into the senior ranks during the 2012 season. Seb became the youngest ever Welshman to win a racing championship in 2011, when at the age of 15, he won the prestigious Ginetta Junior Championship, totally dominating by taking 11 wins and 16 podiums from 20 races.

Following his 16^th birthday Morris, from Wrexham, will switch to single-seaters with front-running team, Fortec Motorsports, to contest the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship, the title won by fellow North Welsh racers & WRDA members Richard Singleton in 2006 and in 2007 by Hywel Lloyd from Corwen. Apart from the Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship, which fits in with his GCSE exam commitments, Morris will also contest the end of season Renault GP Cup races.  Later in the year, his deal with Fortec will include a comprehensive testing programme in preparation for his 2013 campaign, with the teams Formula Renault UK, Eurocup Formula Renault and British Formula 3 International Series cars to build up his experience of these more powerful cars .

Morris, the 2011 WRDA Young Driver of the Year said ‘I’m relishing the chance to race and test with Fortec for my first year in single-seaters, Formula Renault BARC is the ideal place to be. We had to factor in my school commitments, as it’s such an important year for my GCSEs. Being in theBARC Championship also gives me the chance to take part in three of the Formula Renault UK weekends in the new Renault GP Cup. Fortec’s record across so many championships speaks for itself.’

 Morris, also received a welcome pre-season boost after being named ‘Brand Ambassador’ for Leeds-based manufacturer, Ginetta Cars, and his car will carry a striking orange livery, Ginetta’s corporate colour scheme.

 ‘As the reigning Ginetta Junior Champion, I feel incredibly proud and honoured to be named a brand ambassador and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Lawrence Tomlinson (Chairman of Ginetta Cars) for his support’

 (left) Seb picks up his WRDA Young Driver of the Year award from Rhodri Jenkins

In his 2 years in the Ginetta Junior Championship, Seb became widely regarded as one of British motorsports best young talents., and with Ginetta wishing to be seen as an ideal first step into racing and commenting on the partnership, Tomlinson said ‘We are proud to announce a continued involvement in Sebs developing career as he enters the single-seater ladder, showing  our desire to support young drivers coming through the ranks and developing their individual careers. ‘

 Sebs first officially timed test of the Protyre Formula Renault BARC pre-season will come during the championships Media Day on Tuesday, 27th March, at Silverstone National Circuit.

The 2012 Protyre Formula Renault BARC Championship will commence on Easter weekend, 7th/8th April, at Snetterton in Norfolk.

Contested over 14 rounds this year, with two triple-header  events, and ending on 6th/7th October at Silverstone, the final two rounds will run in support of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship.

 Seb Morris Driver Profile

Championship Titles, Accolades and Career Highlights

2011 WRDA Welsh Young Driver of the Year

2011 Ginetta Junior Champion -11 wins and 16 podiums from 20 races

2010 Ginetta Junior Winter Series Champion

2010 Dragon Master Mini Max Karting Champion

2009 Dragon Kart Club Mini Max Champion

2008 W60 Comer Cadet Triple Crown Winner +  Cheshire Kart Club Champion, Manchester & Buxton Kart Club Champion, Dragon Kart Club Champion; also UK Ace of Clubs Champion

 Website  www.sebmorris.com