Duckhams Yuasa racing gears up for 2025 season with exciting new driver lineup
Duckhams Yuasa Racing is proud to announce its exciting plans for the 2025 motorsport season, as the team continues its mission to support and develop exceptional racing talent.
Led by marketing expert Chris Hodgen, Duckhams Yuasa Racing has built a strong reputation over the past five years for backing motorsport's best talent, leading to multiple championship victories and career-defining successes.
Building on a heritage of success that includes winning the Porsche Carrera Cup GB in its debut season with Daniel Cammish, Duckham's Yuasa Racing has gone from strength to strength. In recent years, the team played a pivotal role in the rise of Adam Smalley, who finished runner-up in 2023 before clinching the title in 2024. Smalley then carried his momentum onto the international GT stage, winning the Silver Cup and the prestigious Silverstone 500 in a McLaren 720s Evo with Garage 59 in the British GT Championship.
For the 2025 season, Duckhams Yuasa Racing is excited to announce its return to Porsche racing by backing two exceptionally talented drivers:
- Max Coates – Porsche Carrera Cup GB: A seasoned and fiercely competitive driver, Coates will take on the challenge of the UK’s fastest one-make sportscar championship, aiming to build on the team’s rich history of success in the category. Max finished 2nd in the 2024 Porsche Sprint Challenge and is now taking the step up to Porsche’s premier championship.
- Jacob Tofts – Porsche Sprint Challenge: A rising star in the sport, Tofts will compete in Porsche’s feeder series, continuing the team’s commitment to nurturing talent and providing a platform for the next generation of champions.
Chris Hodgen, Team Principal of Duckhams Yuasa Racing, commented:
We are immensely proud of what Duckhams Yuasa Racing has achieved over the last five years. From our first championship win with Dan Cammish to Adam Smalley’s incredible journey through the ranks, we have consistently demonstrated that with the right support, talented drivers can thrive. As we enter the 2025 season, we are excited to have Max and Jacob representing us. Both drivers embody the determination and drive that we stand for, and we are confident they will both make a strong impact in their respective championships.
I’ve been keeping an eye on Jacob for a while, and with just two seasons of racing behind him and a number of SIM racing wins, he’s already shown exceptional speed. I got to know Max last year and was impressed with what he achieved, especially given the budget constraints he faced compared to others. I felt he deserved a chance with the right backing. They have big shoes to fill after Dan and Adam, but with the right support, I have no doubt they will deliver.
Max Coates, commented:
Entering the 2025 season with the backing and support of Duckhams and Yuasa provides me with the opportunity to graduate to Porsche’s flagship Carrera Cup GB series and know that I will be able to mount a serious challenge at the front of the grid. It gives me great pride to know that I’m entrusted to follow in Dan and Adam’s footsteps and my target is very much on emulating their championship success.
Jacob Tofts commented:
I’m honoured to have the support of Duckhams again for 2025, having previously worked with them in 2023 when I spearheaded their return to British Formula Ford, in what was my debut season of car racing. Having won the Cayman Am Championship in 2024 I’m very excited to now be stepping up to the Pro-class for an assault on the overall title in 2025.
With the unwavering backing of Duckhams Oil and Yuasa, two brands synonymous with performance and reliability, the team is ready to take on the challenges of the 2025 season. They will be joined by Jurid, Moog, Luften Filters and Herth + Buss as main partners for the season.
For Media enquiries, interview requests, or further information, please contact:
Charlotte Hodgen
Marketing Manager - Absolute Agency
Lotty@absolute.agency
01204 669566
