Racing Driver James Kell
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Racing Driver Profile
- English Full Name: James Kell
- Nationality: United Kingdom
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FIA Driver Categorisation:
Silver
- Age: 29
- Date of Birth: 1997-05-05
- Recent Team: CSA Racing
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Racing Driver James Kell Overview
James Kell is a British racing driver who has quickly made a name for himself in the world of GT racing. Holding an FIA Silver grading, Kell has demonstrated his versatility and skill across various racing disciplines, including GT cars, sports cars, and sports prototypes. Beyond his driving talent, he's also recognized for his expertise in race car setup, engineering, and data analysis, making him a valuable asset to any team.
Kell's career highlights include securing 3rd in the 2023 British GT Championship GT3 Silver/Am class, a 2nd place finish in the 2023 Dubai 24 Hours, and another 2nd place in the 2022 British GT Championship GT3 Silver/Am. His success extends to the GT4 category, where he finished 3rd overall (2nd in the Silver Cup) in the 2021 British GT Championship. In October 2024, Kell achieved his first International GT Open win in the Monza 500. Recognizing his achievements and contribution to motorsport, James was invited to become a full member of the British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC) in 2023.
In addition to his on-track pursuits, James is actively involved in driver coaching, utilizing his experience and understanding of telemetry systems to help aspiring racers improve their performance. He offers guidance and support to drivers at all levels, assisting them in developing their skills and achieving their racing goals. Currently, he is competing in the Fanatec GT Endurance Cup and Fanatec GT Sprint Cup in 2024 driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 EVO for GetSpeed.
James Kell Race Podiums
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2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup
R03 · Gold Cup · P3
James Kell Recent Race Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Rd/Race | Class | PIC | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Rd06-R2 | Gold | 1 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | Rd06-R1 | Gold | 5 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-R2 | Gold | 6 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | Rd05-R1 | Gold | 5 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | Rd04-R | Gold Cup | 5 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
James Kell Recent Qualifying Results
View all results| Year | Racing Series | Racing Circuit | Lap Time | Racing Team | Race Car | |
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| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | 01:32.364 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Misano World Circuit | 01:33.402 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 01:36.361 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | N/A | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | ||
| 2026 | GT World Challenge Europe | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | N/A | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
James Kell Racing Series Experience
| Racing Series | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| GT World Challenge Europe | 2026 | 9 | 🏆 P1 × 1 / 🥈 P2 × 1 / 🥉 P3 × 1 |
| GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup | 2025 | 4 | 🏆 P1 × 1 / 🥉 P3 × 1 |
| GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup | 2025 | 2 |
James Kell Circuit Experience
| Racing Circuit | Total Races | Best Qualifying Lap | Race Car | |
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| Autodromo Nazionale Monza | 2 | 01:46.320 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Brands Hatch Circuit | 4 | 01:23.310 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya | 1 | |||
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 2 | 01:36.361 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 2 | 59:59.999 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Misano World Circuit | 2 | 01:32.364 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | |
| Paul Ricard Circuit | 2 | 01:53.423 | #111 - McLaren 720S GT3 EVO |
James Kell Racing Team Experience
| Racing Team | Seasons | Total Races | Racing Series |
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| CSA Racing | 2025, 2026 | 15 | GT World Challenge Europe, GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup |
James Kell Race Car Experience
| Race Car Model | Seasons | Total Races | Podiums |
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| McLaren 720S GT3 EVO | 2025, 2026 | 15 | 🏆 P1 × 2 / 🥈 P2 × 1 / 🥉 P3 × 2 |
James Kell Co-Drivers
| Co-Driver | Seasons | Races Together | Racing Series |
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| Arthur Rougier | 2025, 2026 | 15 | GT World Challenge Europe, GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup, GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup |
| Simon Gachet | 2025, 2026 | 9 | GT World Challenge Europe, GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup |
| Jim Pla | 2025 | 1 | GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup |