About the Programme
Over two years the Junior will receive extensive driver development, and will further benefit from:
A bespoke training programme with Porsche Human Performance – based at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone.
A Porsche 911 GT3 Cup to hire at a reduced rate at the start of the 2026 and 2027 seasons.**
Technical development with Porsche Carrera Cup GB Engineers.
Personal development with Porsche Cars GB Ltd Public Relations and Press department.
Commercial experience and exposure via selected Porsche Cars GB Ltd and Porsche Motorsport GB events.
*The RAFA Racing Club Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior will not be eligible to enter the RAFA Racing Club Porsche Carrera Cup GB Rookie Championship in 2026/2027.
**Porsche Cars GB Ltd will hire the PCCGB Junior’s selected team a new 911 (Type 992) GT3 Cup for a cost of £2,000+VAT per race weekend, and £1,000+VAT per test day (when independent from a race weekend).
The RAFA Racing Club Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior must be an outstanding racing driver, but they should also show strong physical fitness, and a level of media proficiency, which can be further developed to ensure they become the perfect ambassador for Porsche. Candidates are put through their paces both on and off the track, at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone, to assess their suitability for the role.
In addition to the normal racing calendar, the successful Junior attends high-profile events, such as Goodwood Festival of Speed, boosting their profile. The chosen Junior benefits from £85,000 per annum towards their racing budget, with support from Porsche Motorsport GB Engineers, specialist media training, and a full fitness programme from the Porsche Human Performance team.
The latest name added to the illustrious list is Porsche GB 2024/2025 Junior James Wallis. With the assistance of partner, RAFA Racing Club, Porsche has shaped James into a race-winning driver, capable of representing Porsche on the global stage. James made a memorable debut on the famous Goodwood Hillclimb, finishing third overall, and first in his category, in the reputed Timed Shootout.
In his final year with Porsche, James has continued to enjoy the support of Porsche, driving to a maiden victory at Snetterton. The historic result, saw James win the 400th Porsche Carrera Cup GB race, while racing with the commemorative number ‘400’. Alongside the further development of his technical and media skills, James has enjoyed commercial exposure at selected Porsche Cars GB and Porsche Motorsport GB events throughout his second year.
"Entering the championship as the RAFA Racing Club Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior Driver has been a privilege. In such a challenging championship, 2024 was my toughest year in motorsport, but it has pushed me to new limits. The dedication required both on and off the circuit has been immense, with time spent prepping for racing with Porsche Human Performance, and lots of simulator work.
The paddock is incredibly friendly but extremely competitive, I’ve built some amazing friendships. Representing Porsche at events like Goodwood Festival of Speed, and Formula E, resulted in 2024 being my busiest year in motorsport – I’ve loved every second! The support from Porsche has been unbelievable, and I was so happy to finish the year on a high with my best result yet, providing extra motivation as I head into my second year as Junior."
James Wallis Porsche Carrera Cup GB Junior 2024/2025
