Alex Sedgwick

Alexander Sedgwick
Born	(1999-02-17) February 17, 1999 United Kingdom
Occupation	Racing driver
Years active	2007–present
Known for	Competing in GT World Challenge America, Porsche Carrera Cup North America, NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, ARCA Menards Series West

Alexander Sedgwick (born February 17, 1999) is a professional British racing driver currently competing full-time in the GT World Challenge America series with RennSport1. He has previously taken part in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America driving for JDX Racing, as well as competing in the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, ARCA Menards Series West, Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, French F4 Championship, Renault UK Clio Cup, Ginetta Junior Championship, and various karting competitions.

Cadet karting

Sedgwick started his racing career in karting at the age of eight, capturing a local club championship title in 2008. He then advanced to the WTP LGM British Karting Championship, where he placed 23rd in 2009 and improved to 9th position by 2010. Turning professional in 2011, he dominated by winning the WTP Cadet Winter Series and clinching the British championship with six victories out of seven races. That year, he set new records for most wins in a single season and became the first driver to win all three heats, secure pole position, record the fastest lap, and triumph in the final race during one event, accumulating the highest points total ever recorded.

Super One

Following his achievements in 2011, Sedgwick progressed to the Junior category, racing in the Super One Series alongside competitors such as Lando Norris and Zhou Guanyu. Despite operating with a smaller budget compared to many rivals, he managed to achieve multiple top-five finishes.

Ginetta Junior Championship

In 2013, Sedgwick earned the Ginetta Junior Scholarship—a contest that tested driving skills, media aptitude, and fitness—resulting in a fully funded season in the Ginetta Junior Championship. With limited previous experience, he completed his rookie campaign ranked 10th overall and secured one class victory.

French F4 and Renault UK Clio Cup

After finishing his GCSEs, Sedgwick made his single-seater debut at the FFSA French F4 Championship event held at Magny-Cours, where he finished within the top ten. Additionally, he participated in the last two rounds of the Renault UK Clio Cup, qualifying fifth on his debut at Silverstone and achieving several top-five finishes at Brands Hatch.

International Endurance Racing

Sedgwick's first foray into international endurance racing came at the 2016 Dubai 24 Hour event, where he finished seventh in his class. Returning for the 2017 edition, he led a newly formed team to a runner-up finish. Later that summer, he secured pole position and took victory at the prestigious 12 Hours of Imola.

NASCAR Whelen Euro Series

In 2018, Sedgwick competed full-time in the PRO division of the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, concluding the season twelfth overall with two top-five results, five top-ten finishes, and four podium appearances within his class. The following year began strongly with a podium at Valencia, but midseason car reliability problems forced a temporary withdrawal; he returned later to claim a podium in the Junior Trophy category.

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, Sedgwick engaged in virtual competition through the EuroNASCAR Esports Series. In 2021, despite limited recent track time, he made a comeback at his home race securing a podium finish. Called up on short notice for an event at Vallelunga, he overcame mechanical difficulties to finish inside the top ten and earn another class podium.

ARCA Menards Series West and ARCA Testing

Following disruptions to his 2020 schedule caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sedgwick aimed to establish himself in American racing, making his debut in the ARCA Menards Series West at Phoenix Raceway in November 2020. Competing for Bill McAnally Racing alongside series champion Jesse Love, Sedgwick secured a 13th-place finish in his first oval race, notably finishing ahead of Love in that event.

In January 2021, Sedgwick participated in the annual ARCA test at Daytona International Speedway, piloting an ARCA Menards Series car. Driving the No. 94 Toyota Camry for Cram Racing Enterprises with sponsorship from NBA 2K21, he ranked 21st among 56 competitors and successfully obtained a superspeedway competition license.

PT Autosport Opportunity

During a break from active racing, Sedgwick served as European Operations Manager for a luxury travel firm, which eventually led him to collaborate with PT Autosport in 2022. PT Autosport specializes in nurturing talent across drivers, engineers, and business roles. Entering the Porsche Sprint Challenge North America, Sedgwick earned pole position but was forced to start at the back due to a technical fault; nevertheless, he managed to climb back and finish on the podium in his first GT car appearance.

In 2023, Sedgwick and PT Autosport committed to full-season participation in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, confronting new circuits. He swiftly achieved his initial podium finish before Formula 1 spectators in Miami and added further podiums at Road America, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Circuit of the Americas. Additionally, he set a lap record at Laguna Seca and concluded the season fourth overall in the PRO division.

Looking ahead to 2024, Sedgwick remains with PT Autosport and JDX Racing in the Porsche Carrera Cup North America, commencing the year with two top-five results and another podium finish at Miami.

Career summary

Season	Series	Team	Races	Wins	Poles	F/Laps	Podiums	Points	Position
2014	Ginetta Junior Championship	JHR Developments	20	0	0	0	0	240	10th
2015	French F4 Championship	FFSA Academy	3	0	0	0	0	0	NC†
	Renault UK Clio Cup	Team Cooksport	4	0	0	0	0	46	18th
2016	24H Series - A2	Preptech UK
2017	24H Series - A2	Team Cooksport
2018	NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - Elite 1	MRT by Nocentini	2	0	0	0	0	338	12th
		Braxx Racing	6	0	0	0	0
	NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - Elite 2	MRT by Nocentini	2	0	0	0	0	26	42nd
2019	NASCAR Whelen Euro Series - Elite 1	Braxx Racing	8	0	0	0	0	254	23rd

Full Ginetta Junior Championship results

(key) (Races shown in bold denote class pole position) (Races in italics signify fastest lap within the class)

Year	Team	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	Final Position	Points
2014 Ginetta Junior Championship	JHR Developments	Brands Hatch 1 12	Brands Hatch 2 Ret	Donington Park 1 8	Donington Park 2 9	Thruxton Circuit 1 14	Thruxton Circuit 2 13	Oulton Park 1 12	Oulton Park 2 5	Croft Circuit 1 6	Croft Circuit 2 10	Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit 1 6	Snetterton Motor Racing Circuit 2 13	Knockhill Racing Circuit 1 4	Knockhill Racing Circuit 2 11	Rockingham Motor Speedway 1 9	Rockingham Motor Speedway 2 9	Silverstone Circuit 1 7	Silverstone Circuit 2 Ret	Brands Hatch GP1 5	Brands Hatch GP2 8	10th	240

ARCA Menards West

(key) (Bold indicates pole position earned by qualifying time. Italics represent pole awarded by points or practice session. * signifies most laps led.)

ARCA Menards Series West results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	AMSWC	Points
2020	Bill McAnally Racing	12W	Toyota	LVS	MMP	MMP	IRW	EVG	DCS	CNS	LVS	AAS	KCR	PHO 13	34th	31