Team Brit proud to have F1 Champion showcase innovative technology aboard their Vanatge GT4

Former Formula One World Champion Damon Hill has showcased Team BRIT’s world-leading hand control technology to officially launch the team’s new GT car.

On Friday 23rd February, Damon joined the team and crew at a special event at Brands Hatch race circuit. Damon completed high-speed laps of the famous circuit, demonstrating the power of the controls and proving that the team will be competitive and successful as it moves up the motorsport ladder towards its goal of becoming the first all-disabled team to race in the Le Mans 24 hour race.

Damon is a patron of the team and has supported team founder Dave Player since the team was established in 2015. Damon’s son Josh worked with the team’s linked charity, KartForce, which helps injured military troops to access karting

The team recently announced its move to GT racing in 2018 and revealed its full-spec Aston Martin V8 Vantage. The team has developed the world’s most advanced hand control technology which allows its disabled drivers to compete on equal terms with able-bodied drivers.



Having secured significant corporate sponsorship over the last 18 months, the team is in a strong position as it sets its sights on GT racing this year, with their first competitive race yet to be revealed.

With the addition of the Aston Martin, the Team BRIT academy model will begin this year, welcoming rookies into the Fun Cup championship, driving cars #158 and #312 before progressing on to GT racing.

Damon had a day testing the controls in the new Aston before showcasing the controls on Friday. He said, “I’ve had some fantastic experiences through motor sport. It is not without its risks, however. But that’s the point. Failure is not an option! But if you have a small setback, there is always tomorrow. There is always another challenge.

“I think TEAM Brit have created the perfect rehabilitation challenge for injured servicemen and women. Motorsport demands total commitment and thorough preparation. Problems are there to be overcome. The race is always on! So if you are out of action for the services, there are plenty of challenges ahead in motorsport, which is the perfect medicine for putting history to bed. I wish TEAM Brit all the very best with their adventure and I am very honoured to have been asked to endorse this endeavour. See you at Le Mans!”



Team BRIT founder and CEO Dave Player said “We are extremely proud to have the support and backing of one of Britain’s finest racing drivers. Having Damon drive our Aston and seeing him so impressed with the hand controls meant so much to us. We can and will be competitive and will show the world what we can achieve as a disabled team.

“2018 is set to be our biggest year yet as we enter GT racing and I’m looking forward to seeing our drivers progress and showing new rookies what is possible thanks to our technology.”


Source material - Team Brit
Photo credits - Kingsize Photography