
Heuzenroeder to spearhead Xcel Motorsport’s inaugural GB3 Championship campaign
Australian Patrick Heuzenroeder to spearhead Xcel Motorsport’s inaugural GB3 Championship campaign
The 19-year-old will join Xcel Motorsport as it seeks to build on its years of success in the UAE and its British F4 campaign in 2024. With Heuzenroeder having demonstrated his potential in last year’s GB3 Championship scoring a podium and multiple top 5 finishes, the team is looking to him to bring his prior experience in the Championship and tracks to their 2025 tilt.
Heuzenroeder is currently competing in the New Zealand Castrol Toyota Formula Regional Oceania Championship (formerly the Tasman Series) where he has been grabbing attention with his impressive pace and his passing ability in a series and car known for the difficulty in overtaking. In one of the most competitive fields the Oceanic series has seen. Despite a mechanical issue affecting the first qualifying of the Championship, he is currently in 4th place with eight top 5 finishes (including three podiums) out of the twelve races so far, which should see him hit the ground running for his GB3 campaign in 2025.
The GB3 Championship is the leading single seater championship in the United Kingdom and with four of the eight rounds in 2025 to be hosted at European F1 circuits: Spa, Monza, Zandvoort and Hungaroring, and a further two rounds at Silverstone, and one each at the legendary Brands Hatch and Donington former F1 circuits, it is well established as one of Europe’s leading feeder series to Formula 1. The series is also launching a new Tatuus MSV GB3-025 car for the 2025 season and beyond. With a completely revised chassis and F1-inspired aerodynamics comprising the most advanced aerodynamics package ever at this level, modelled to add 35% more downforce at the same drag level compared to the current GB3 car, the package also includes DRS for the first time, along with industry leading safety standards and a new Mountune engine producing 280bhp, up from 250bhp with the current GB3 car.
The 19-year-old’s experience, having also raced in British F4, and Formula Ford in his homeland, will be a strong asset for the UAE-based Xcel Motorsport squad, which is preparing for its GB3 debut this year. With a strong team recruited at Xcel to be fully behind Heuzenroeder and the continued support of his mentor, former F1 driver and 3x Le Mans Winner, David Brabham, the team and driver are confident of running at the front of the field and vying for the Championship.
Heuzenroeder said: “I’m very excited to be joining Xcel Motorsport in my 2025 GB3 campaign. I think we’ve got a great team, full of experience, and hungry to win. I can’t wait to get the season started in April.”
Xcel Motorsport Team Manager Gary Bonnor said: “We’re absolutely delighted to having been able to secure Patrick for the team and welcome him to Xcel Motorsport for our inaugural GB3 season. Patrick’s experience will be invaluable as we hit the ground running in 2025.
“His performance last season and what he has been doing in the Formula Regional Oceania Championship over the winter shows he has what it takes to compete at the sharp end of the grid, and we’re committed to providing him with all the tools and support he needs to achieve even greater success this year. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish together.”