Jose Garfias is set to join Elite Motorsport for his 2021 BRDC British F3 Campaign, completing the team’s lineup.
The Mexican born driver will undertake his first season of racing in Europe with British based outfit Elite Motorsports in 2021. The 16-year-old debuted in car racing at the end of 2019 after a successful campaign in karting. In 2020, he took part in the NACAM F4 championship.
Garfias had a successful season in NACAM F4, finishing fourth in the standings and claiming three victories. Alongside his future teammates, he took part in testing in Valencia with Elite Motorsports new F3 cars in December.
He will join Javier Sagrera and Tom Lebbon this season to complete Elite Motorsports 2021 championship lineup.
Speaking on his maiden season in British F3, Garfias has said: “My goal for this season is to learn and gain more experience. Hopefully I can have success along the way. I am very excited for 2021 because racing in Europe, and F3, will be something completely new for me. I can’t wait for the season to start, racing on the famous tracks in Britain, and to work with the guys at Elite Motorsport. I would also like to thank everyone who is involved in this exciting project. For the support from Seven GP and to Eddie [Ives] for giving me this amazing opportunity.”
Talking about the teams newest driver as well as their lineup team owner Eddie Ives has said: “I’m very much looking forward to welcoming José into our team. As with Javier [Sagrera Pont], José comes to us via the Seven GP programme which assists drivers in moving up the motor racing ladder. José impressed me in his initial F3 test at Valencia last December. He was very quick considering his experience. He’ll be embarking on his maiden F3 season and like Javier, racing in Britain for the first time, but I’m certain with some races under his belt, he’ll score some good results during the course of the year. I’m delighted that Elite is entering its first F3 campaign with Javier, José and Tom.”
The British F3 calendar has been revised due to the coronavirus pandemic and is due to begin on 22nd May at Brands Hatch.
