This month, Chorleywood news caught up with young F1 racer and Christ Church Chorleywood C of E School pupil Ethan Lloyd.
Ethan, nine, has wrapped up the year by receiving his second championship trophy; this time from the Super One National Kart Championship, which he was awarded at a ceremony at Silverstone on Saturday, November 30.
Entering the first race in April when he was eight, Ethan competed in the high-speed Rotax cadet class for drivers aged eight to 12. Previous competitors in the Super One championship include F1 drivers Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton.
Ethan’s dad Daniel explained: “Starting the championship as a novice, the challenge was tough, and with strict regulations, Ethan suffered many penalties.
“However, after a 12-round race series spanning the UK, Ethan was looking to finish the championship in third place at the final round in Shenington.”
Frustratingly, in the final race of the day and of the season, Ethan was crashed into and taken off the circuit. Luckily, he wasn’t seriously injured, but the loss in points meant he finished the championship in position 5.
Daniel continued: “This is still a great result at national level, especially in his maiden year!”
Ethan was awarded his trophy and a ‘5’ plate which he can use in 2025. But the young racer has decided to keep his number ‘66’, paying homage to his younger brother Leo, as both were born in the sixth month of the year. Leo cannot race, as he lives with severe haemophilia B, so ‘66’ is Ethan’s way of bringing his brother along with him.
The young star will now continue his winter testing until race season returns in the spring.
To follow Ethan’s journey, head to his Instagram page @ethan66racing.
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