International motorsport - British Formula 3 Championship - GB3

International motorsport - British Formula 3 Championship - GB3

Raised

$3,880.91

Goal

$75,000.00

As a young Australian racing driver chasing my dream of F1, your support is critical for me to succeed. Help me make the most of competing in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship this summer in New Zealand and the following season in Europe in 2025, by supporting my costs of racing, testing, consumables and travel and accommodation!

 

After competing in the British Formula 4 championship in 2023, and the British Formula 3 championship in 2024, I am looking forward to taking the next step in my career and competing in the Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (TFROC) in New Zealand over the European winter.

 

Running over five weekends the Championship, formerly known as the Tasman Series, is widely acknowledged as a European ‘winter’ proving ground for many drivers who have gone onto F1.

 

My motto is purpose, commitment, resilience. I’m totally committed to pursuing my dream, and I moved to the other side of the world at age 16 to do so. I’m committed to making the most of peoples’ efforts to help me by always working my hardest to get the results needed to climb the motorsport ladder.

 

Sporting Director of Mercedes-AMG F1, Ron Meadows: 

 

“Patrick is one of those people who you cannot help but want to root for, he’s a genuine, top class young man. I’ve been watching Patrick closely during his British F4 debut, I’m impressed by his dedication, commitment and hard-working attitude, always looking to learn and improve each time he steps into the car. He’s certainly one to watch out for…”

 

Former F1 driver and 3x Le Mans 24 Hour winner, David Brabham:

 

“Working with Pat Heuzenroeder as his mentor throughout this year, he is undoubtedly a young driver with much potential. The GB3 championship, with its fast cars and ultra-competitive field, and as a recognised step on the ladder to F1, is the perfect series for Pat to lay down the foundations for what I have no doubt will be a long and successful career in top-level motorsport.”

 

I embarked on my motorsport career at 13-years-old after a chance visit to Sydney’s Eastern Creek go-kart circuit ignited my passion for all things racing. After kart racing in Australia for the following three years, I soon progressed to cars, competing in the 2022 NSW Formula Ford Championship where I was running 3rd in the standings before departing for the UK.

 

My talent was recognised in the 2022 Ferrari Driver Academy Asia Pacific trials, proceeding to the final from 23 of the most talented young drivers in Asia/Oceania. Whilst narrowly missing out on proceeding to the world final in Italy, this opportunity only confirmed my passion to pursue top level singIe-seater racing overseas and the goal of F1.

 

At the age of just 16 I made the 10,000 mile move to the United Kingdom, dedicating myselfto the goal of having a career in motorsport by joining the FIA Global Pathway with the Argenti British F4 team.

  

In 2024, I made the leap into the British formula 3 championship, GB3, the UK’s leading single seater championship. Securing a seat with the 2023 Teams’ Champions, JHR Developments after a rigorous testing and assessment process in the last months of 2023, myseason saw a podium and a number of top 5 finishes, with consistent pace and performances that were impressive for a rookie up against vastly more experienced competitors.

  

Competing in 2024, in one of the most competitive GB3 fields, I feel I have developed quickly and adapted to the new cars, tracks and environment, and I am looking forward to building on this experience through racing in New Zealand against some of the most competitive drivers on the planet, with a view to taking on another European season in 2025.

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Raised

$3,880.91

Goal

$75,000.00

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EY

Keep up the focus and hard work, Patrick.

$50.50

Tony Faahan-Smith

Your progress has been amazing , can’t wait to see...

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Your progress has been amazing , can’t wait to see you behind the wheel in 2024.

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Tee Tan

Good stuff Pat. Looking forward to your podium fin...

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Good stuff Pat. Looking forward to your podium finish.

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