George Gamble (racing driver)
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| George Gamble | |
|---|---|
Gamble (right) and Adam Morgan (left) at Thruxton in 2022 | |
| Nationality | |
| Born | 17 July 1996 Nottingham, England |
| Relatives | Tom Gamble (brother) |
| Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain career | |
| Debut season | 2022 |
| Current team | Toyota Gazoo Racing UK |
| Racing licence | |
| Car number | 42 |
| Former teams | Car Gods with Cicely Motorsport |
| Starts | 60 (60 entries) |
| Wins | 1 |
| Podiums | 2 |
| Poles | 0 |
| Fastest laps | 0 |
| Best finish | 13th in 2022 |
| Previous series | |
| 2020 2019 2019, 2018 2017 2014, 2013 2012 2012, 2011 | GT4 European Series Porsche Supercup Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain Ginetta GT4 Supercup Ginetta GT5 Challenge Formula Renault BARC Winter Series Ginetta Junior Championship |
| Championship titles | |
| 2024 2014 2011 | Porsche Carerra Cup GB Ginetta GT5 Challenge G40 Ginetta Junior Winter Series |
George Gamble (born 17 July 1996 in Nottingham, England) is a British racing driver competing in the British Touring Car Championship with Toyota Gazoo Racing UK.[1] He made his championship debut in 2022, driving for Car Gods with Cicely Motorsport.[2]
Karting
Gamble competed in various karting championships from 2007 to 2010, competing against the likes of Formula 1 driver Alex Albon, Formula E driver Jake Dennis, and World Endurance Championship driver and former IndyCar driver Ed Jones.
Ginetta Junior Championship
Gamble made his car racing debut in the 2010 Ginetta Junior Winter Series with HHC Motorsport, and signed with TJ Motorsport for his debut full season in the main championship the following year. In the main championship he would finish third overall with three wins. He also competed in the Winter Series in 2011, which he won.[citation needed]
Gamble signed with Hillspeed to compete in the 2012 championship,[3] but he withdrew from the series after two rounds.
Formula Renault BARC Winter Series
Months after his Ginetta Junior withdrawal, Gamble competed in the Formula Renault BARC Winter Series with Hillspeed,[4] where he finished seventh overall.
Ginetta GT5 Challenge
In 2013, Gamble would move to the Ginetta GT5 Challenge, where he raced in one round with Total Control Racing, of which he won both races in this round, putting him 18th in the standings.
Gamble continued with TCR for his first full season in 2014, which he won, with seven victories and 18 podiums.[5]
Ginetta GT4 Supercup
After a two year sabbatical to aid his younger brother Tom in karting, Gamble made his racing return in the 2017 Ginetta GT4 Supercup, racing with JHR Developments. He finished third overall, with four wins.
British GT
Gamble appeared at the Rockingham round of the 2017 British GT Championship alongside Anna Walewska at Century Motorsport.[6]
Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain
Gamble joined Amigos Team Parker for the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain, where he finished sixth overall in the Pro class with three wins.
Gamble switched to Amigos Redline Racing for the 2019 season, where he finished third in the Pro class with four wins.[7]
Porsche Supercup
Gamble appeared at the Silverstone round of the 2019 Porsche Supercup, racing as a guest driver for JTR.[citation needed]
GT4 European Series
Gamble raced in the Circuit Paul Ricard round of the 2020 GT4 European Series with R-Motorsport alongside Seb Perez.[8]
British Touring Car Championship
2022
On 28 February 2022, it was announced that Gamble would make his BTCC debut in the 2022 British Touring Car Championship, racing alongside Adam Morgan at Car Gods with Ciceley Motorsport.[2]
Gamble achieved his first win in the series in Race 3 at the Knockhill Racing Circuit in the 2022 season.[9] He finished 13th in the overall standings, and runner-up in the Jack Sears Trophy.
2023
For 2023, Gamble moved to Toyota Gazoo Racing UK, driving alongside Rory Butcher and Ricky Collard.[1]
Personal life
Gamble's younger brother, Tom,[10] is also a racing driver competing in endurance racing. George took a two year sabbatical in 2015 and 2016 in order to aid Tom in karting.
Controversy
In 2018, Gamble gained publicity after crashing a Ford Ranger into a house while intoxicated. He received a 20 month ban from driving on the road.[11]
Karting record
Karting career summary
| Season | Series | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Kartmasters British Grand Prix - Comer Cadet | 21st |
| 2008 | Super 1 National Comer Cadet Championship | 30th |
| 2009 | Super 1 National KF3 Championship | 37th |
| MSA Kartmasters Grand Prix - KF3 | 23rd | |
| 2010 | MSA British Junior Kart Championship KF3 | 12th |