Brendon Leitch
New Zealand motor racing driver
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Brendon Alistair Leitch[1] (born 28 November 1995) is a New Zealand motor racing driver.
New Zealander| Brendon Leitch | |
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| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born | 28 November 1995 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Relatives | Damon Leitch (brother) |
| Toyota Racing Series career | |
| Debut season | 2014 |
| Current team | Toyota Racing |
| Racing licence |  FIA Silver (until 2024) FIA Gold (2025–) |
| Car number | 86 |
| Former teams | Victory Motor Racing |
| Starts | 94 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Poles | 2 |
| Fastest laps | 4 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 2016 |
| Previous series | |
| 2017 2010-2013 2009-10 | Formula 4 United States Championship New Zealand Formula Ford Championship South Island Formula Ford Championship |
| Championship titles | |
| 2023 | Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro |
Career
Leitch began car racing in the Formula Ford category in 2009, racing in the South Island Formula Ford Championship. The following year, he would contend the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, with modest results. The following two years would be more successful for Leitch, finishing third in the 2011-12 championship, and second the following season.
Following these strong performances, Leitch would contend the Toyota Racing Series for the 2014 season, joining brother Damon. Leitch's most successful season to date would be the 2016 season, where he scored one win, three podiums and third overall in the driver standings. Following this, Leitch secured a drive in the Formula 4 United States Championship for 2017. After a strong campaign, Leitch returned to New Zealand and would contend his fifth consecutive season in the Toyota Racing Series.
In December 2018, it was announced that Leitch would contend his sixth season in the Toyota Racing Series with Victory Motor Racing.[2]
Racing record
Karting career summary
| Season | Series | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | New Zealand Sprint Kart Championship - Cadet | 13th |
| 2009 | Christchurch Garden City Kart Championship - Formula Junior | 4th |
| Christchurch Garden City Kart Championship - 100cc Junior Yamaha | 6th | |
| 2011 | New Zealand Sprint Kart Championship - 100cc Junior Yamaha | 24th |
Career summary
† As Leitch was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points. * Season still in progress.
Complete New Zealand Grand Prix results
| Year | Team | Car | Qualifying | Main race |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 21st | 11th |
| 2015 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 14th | 16th |
| 2016 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 13th | 10th |
| 2017 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 10th | 8th |
| 2018 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 7th | 5th |
| 2019 | Victory Motor Racing |
Tatuus FT-50 - Toyota | 4th | 6th |
| 2021 | Kiwi Motorsport |
Tatuus FT-60 - Toyota | 12th | 7th |
| 2023 | Kiwi Motorsport |
Tatuus FT-60 - Toyota | 13th | 14th |
Complete F3 Asian Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results
(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
Complete Bathurst 12 Hour results
| Year | Team | Co-drivers | Car | Class | Laps | Overall position |
Class position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Wall Racing |
Tony D'Alberto Adrian Deitz Grant Denyer |
Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2 | S | 303 | 9th | 1st |
