Jeremy Metcalfe
Jeremy Metcalfe | |
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| Born | April 9, 1988 Fleet, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Racing driver |
| Years active | 2005–2008 |
| Known for | British GT Championship Vice-Champion (2008), Formula Renault UK competitor |
Jeremy Metcalfe (born 9 April 1988 in Fleet, Hampshire) is a British racing driver who last took part in the 2008 British GT Championship, where he secured the position of Vice-Champion alongside his teammate Luke Hines. Before his venture into GT racing, Metcalfe competed successfully in the Formula Renault UK series. His karting achievements include winning the Parma Industrials Karting Championship, a title previously held by Scuderia Ferrari reserve driver Giancarlo Fisichella.
Karting
Metcalfe launched his racing career in karting, capturing his initial significant title at eight years old by winning the MSA British Cadet Karting Championship. He then advanced to European-level contests, claiming the 2003 Parma Industrials Karting Championship and finishing third in the British Formula ICA Championship’s Formula A class. In his final year of karting, 2004, he again placed third in the British Formula ICA Championship’s Formula A division, ranked eighth in the South Garda Winter Cup, and achieved a top-six finish in the Italian Formula A championship.
Formula Renault
In 2005, Metcalfe progressed to single-seater competition by entering Formula Renault UK. Throughout his rookie season, he started 18 races, ending 24th overall and securing third place in the "Graduate Cup," reflecting a year focused on development. During the Winter Series that year, he claimed one victory and a pole position, concluding eighth in the standings.
The subsequent season saw Metcalfe start 20 races, achieving five podium finishes and finishing fifth in the championship with a total of 343 points. Additionally, he was shortlisted as a finalist for the notable McLaren Autosport BRDC Award, which was ultimately awarded to Oliver Turvey.
In his third year competing in Formula Renault UK, Metcalfe earned his first race win within the category.
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
In 2008, Metcalfe took part in Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack, finishing fifth overall with 15.6% of the final voting share.
British GT Championship
During 2008, Metcalfe raced in the British GT Championship, partnering with Luke Hines under the banner of CR Scuderia.
Motor racing record
| Season | Series | Team Name | Races | Poles | Wins | Points | Final Placing |
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| 2005 | Formula Renault UK | Welch Motorsport | 18 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 24th |
| Formula Renault UK Winter Series |
Team AKA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 8th | |
| 2006 | Formula Renault UK | Team AKA | 20 | 0 | 0 | 343 | 5th |
| 2007 | Formula Renault UK | Team AKA Cobra | 14 | 1 | 2 | 333 | 5th |