George Gamble (racing driver)

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NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Born (1996-07-17) 17 July 1996 (age 29)
Nottingham, England
RelativesTom Gamble (brother)
Debut season2022
George Gamble
Gamble (right) and Adam Morgan (left) at Thruxton in 2022
NationalityUnited Kingdom British
Born (1996-07-17) 17 July 1996 (age 29)
Nottingham, England
RelativesTom Gamble (brother)
Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain career
Debut season2022
Current teamToyota Gazoo Racing UK
Racing licence FIA Silver
Car number42
Former teamsCar Gods with Cicely Motorsport
Starts60 (60 entries)
Wins1
Podiums2
Poles0
Fastest laps0
Best finish13th 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

Racing record

References

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