About James Higgins

James Higgins is a British racing driver and driver coach, currently competing in GT racing after progressing through some of the UK’s most competitive junior motorsport categories.

Following in the tyre tracks of his father, Mark Higgins, James began karting at the age of eight and quickly developed a passion for motorsport. Success in karting led to a move into car racing, where he has continued to build an impressive record across both single-seater and GT machinery.

2020 Season

James made his car racing debut at just 14 years old in the highly competitive Ginetta Junior Championship, joining the grid for the closing stages of the 2020 season.

2021 Season

Remaining with Preptech Racing for his first full campaign, James established himself as one of the leading young talents on the TOCA support package. Consistent performances throughout the season resulted in a sixth-place finish in the Rookie Championship.

2022 Season

An exciting transition to single-seater racing followed in late 2022 when James joined Fortec Motorsport for the final two rounds of the British F4 Championship. Competing against some of the country’s most promising young drivers, he immediately demonstrated his potential with impressive performances at both Silverstone and Brands Hatch, securing a return to the championship for the following season.

2023 Season

Continuing with Fortec Motorsport, James quickly established himself as a regular front-runner in British F4. The season included multiple pole positions, race victories and podium finishes, highlighted by victory in the 250th race in British Formula 4 Championship history.

Competing consistently at the sharp end of the field throughout the year, James finished the championship in sixth place overall.

The full 2023 British F4 results can be viewed here, and televised race coverage can be watched here.

2024 Season

For 2024, James joined Rodin Motorsport and enjoyed his strongest British F4 campaign to date. The season featured numerous highlights, including race wins, podium finishes and strong championship performances.

Despite several setbacks that ultimately affected his title challenge, James finished the season just 2.5 points short of third place in the championship standings.

The full 2024 British F4 results can be viewed here, and televised race coverage can be watched here.

2025 Season

During 2025, James completed an extensive testing programme in the GB3 Championship with both Fortec Motorsport and CDR, with the objective of securing a full-time drive. Despite strong performances, the funding required to compete in the championship could not be secured.

Attention then turned towards GT racing, with James undertaking GT3 testing programmes with Greystone GT as preparation for the next stage of his career.

2026 Season

In 2026, James made the transition to GT racing by joining CSA Racing to compete in the prestigious McLaren Trophy Europe Championship, supported by Autoglym.

Competing across some of Europe’s most iconic circuits, the season marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in James’s racing career as he continues his progression towards professional GT competition.