Riley Phillips

Riley Phillips is a young and accomplished racing driver hailing from the United Kingdom. Born in 2003, Phillips has quickly made a name for himself in the world of motorsport, particularly in the Fun Cup Endurance Championship. He began karting at a young age and found a natural talent for racing. Phillips secured multiple karting championships at various levels. His passion for racing extends beyond the track; he earned a foundation BEng degree in Motorsport Engineering from Oxford Brookes in 2022.

In 2019, at the age of 16, Phillips became the youngest-ever BRSCC VW FunCup Endurance winner, and in 2020, he achieved the title of the youngest-ever champion in the series. Besides FunCup, Phillips has experience testing Radical SR1s and SR3s, as well as a Ginetta G50. He also had the opportunity to test with British GT team Steller, driving their Audi R8 GT4 car.

Phillips is dedicated to becoming a professional racing driver, balancing his racing career with academics. He has also ventured into the virtual racing world, creating a virtual Fun Cup UK series during the COVID-19 pandemic. This initiative allowed fellow racers to continue competing virtually. In 2023, Phillips competed in the Fun Cup Endurance Championship with Team Olympian. As of 2024, he was the current Fun Cup Champion.