MotorSport New Zealand and Rodin Cars establish development programme for young Kiwi drivers

MotorSport New Zealand and Rodin Cars have announced the establishment of a new pathway to Formula 1 for Aspiring Kiwi drivers through the NZ Formula Ford Championship.

Rodin Cars and FIA Member Club MotorSport New Zealand have announced that they have partnered to establish a new pathway to Formula 1 for aspiring Kiwi drivers through the NZ Formula Ford Championship. They have stressed that the new initiative is designed to promote diversity, inclusion, and opportunity in motorsport by providing a clear route to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Rodin Cars supports drivers like Liam Lawson and Louis Sharp, graduates of New Zealand’s Formula Ford, who have advanced through international motorsport.

The NZ Formula Ford Championship winner will receive a fully funded opportunity from Rodin Cars, including an all-expenses-paid, three-day testing and evaluation program. Exceptional drivers will have the chance to further their development with Rodin Motorsport in the United Kingdom. This could lead to a position in a Formula 4 team competing in either the British or Spanish Championships.

MotorSport New Zealand’s President, Deborah Day, said: “We are incredibly proud to partner with Rodin Cars to offer this truly life-changing opportunity to our aspiring drivers.

"New Zealand has a remarkable history of producing world-class driving talent, and Formula Ford has played a crucial role in that for over 50 years. The list of New Zealand’s Formula Ford graduates who have excelled internationally is a testament to its success as a development formula.”