Axcil Jefferies

Axcil Jefferies, born on April 14, 1994, is a Zimbabwean professional racing driver currently based in the United Arab Emirates. Jefferies began his motorsport journey at the tender age of six, karting in Zimbabwe and South Africa and winning several national championships. He progressed to Europe, achieving success in the European Karting Championship in 2007 and 2008.

In 2009, Jefferies transitioned to single-seaters, competing in the Formula BMW Pacific series, finishing third overall, securing pole positions at Sepang and Okayama, and winning two races at Sepang. After a hiatus, he returned to racing in 2012 in the FIA Formula Two Championship. He later competed in Indy Lights and GP2 in 2013 and 2014, respectively, showcasing his talent on the American stage.

Since 2017, Jefferies has focused on sports car racing, winning the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Middle East Championship in his first attempt and finishing second in the European Lamborghini Super Trofeo Championship. He has participated in various GT competitions, including the GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup and the Nürburgring Endurance Series. In 2022, he won the Dubai 24 Hours and currently holds the Nürburgring Nordschleife lap record in the GT3 class. In 2024, he joined Iron Lynx's European Le Mans Series line-up, driving the #63 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2. Beyond racing, Jefferies is a senior race instructor at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.