Josh Webster facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Josh Webster |
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Webster in 2015
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| Nationality |  British |
| Born | 6 February 1994 |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain career | |
| Debut season | 2014 |
| Current team | Team Parker Racing |
| Car no. | 9 |
| Former teams | Redline Racing |
| Starts | 57 |
| Wins | 10 |
| Poles | 8 |
| Fastest laps | 6 |
| Best finish | 1st in 2014 |
| Previous series | |
| 2015 2014-2015 2013 2011-2012 |
Porsche Carrera Cup Germany Porsche Supercup GP3 Series Formula Renault BARC |
| Championship titles | |
| 2014 | Porsche Carrera Cup GB |
Josh Webster was born on February 6, 1994, in Chelmsford, England. He is a British auto racing driver. Josh is known for his skill and speed on the race track. He has competed in many different racing series.
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Josh Webster's Racing Journey
Josh Webster began his racing career in 2010. He quickly showed his talent in the Formula Renault BARC series. In his first year, he finished fourth overall. He also won the Formula Renault UK Winter Series – BARC Class. This was a great start to his professional racing life.
Early Career Highlights
In 2011 and 2012, Josh continued to impress in Formula Renault BARC. He finished second overall in both seasons. He won a total of eight races during these two years. These early successes helped him move up to more challenging races.
Moving to GP3 and Porsche Racing
In 2013, Josh raced in the GP3 Series. This series is a stepping stone for young drivers hoping to reach Formula One. He didn't score points that year, but he gained valuable experience.
The year 2014 was a big one for Josh. He joined the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain. This is a very competitive racing series. Josh had an amazing season, winning five races. He also earned 17 podium finishes, meaning he placed in the top three many times. His hard work paid off, and he won the championship that year!
He also took part in one race of the Porsche Supercup. This is an international series that supports Formula One races.
Continued Success in Porsche and GT Racing
After winning the Carrera Cup GB, Josh continued to race in various Porsche series. In 2015, he finished third overall in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. He also raced in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany and the Porsche Supercup.
In 2016, Josh explored new types of racing. He competed in the Renault Sport Trophy and the International GT Open. He even won a race in the International GT Open. He also raced in the IMSA SportsCar Championship in the USA.
From 2017 to 2019, Josh focused more on the Porsche Supercup. He consistently finished well, showing his skill against top international drivers. In 2019 and 2020, he returned to the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. He finished second overall in both seasons, adding more podiums and wins to his record.
Josh Webster's career shows his dedication to auto racing. He has competed in many different cars and series. He has achieved great success, especially in Porsche racing.
