James Rolling and Joe Edge are the latest new racers to join the Ginetta paddock for the upcoming 2025 season, signing up to compete in the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship and Ginetta GT Academy respectively.
Fox Motorsport enjoyed a dominant run to the overall GT Championship drivers’ title last year with Mckenzie Douglass. They are returning to the series with another Welshman this season, as Rolling gets set to embark on his first full season of racing.
The Ascot-based driver made his race debut in 2024, contesting selected events across multiple championships. He enjoyed an impressive start, scoring class podium finishes in both the MSV Track Day Trophy and Snetterton Saloons Series.
James Rolling:
“I’m very excited about the season ahead and can’t wait to add to the couple of days of testing I had at the end of last year. I’ve felt so welcomed into the Fox family ever since Sean Doyle – who’s been coaching me – introduced me to the team.
“The Ginetta feels so much more planted than any of the other racing cars I’ve driven. I think that’s going to be very good for helping build confidence as we go on. I’m a naturally competitive person so of course I want to do well in the Am class. But, the main targets are to learn as much as I can and have fun doing it.”
Paul McNeilly, Fox Motorsport:
“The Ginetta GT Championship provided us with huge success in 2024 as we won it with Mckenzie Douglass. We’re very pleased to be back with James Rolling, a new driver to the Fox family and to Ginetta racing.
“James has learned a lot very quickly in the couple of days of testing he’s completed with us so far. He’s a competitive guy by nature. So, we know he’ll do whatever he can to develop his driving quickly as possible, get as close to the front of the Am class as possible and keep pushing for ever-better results. We’re looking forward to being a part of that.”
Edge [main image] meanwhile is the latest driver to choose the GT Academy for the start his car-racing career. He has plenty of experience in motorsport, recently as a team manager. Now, he will be swapping the pitwall for the drivers’ seat for the first time.
Joe Edge:
“I’m really excited to be joining the Ginetta GT Academy with W2R. After years working outside the car, it’s great to be able to be behind the wheel in a fantastic championship. I’m not only looking forward to the racing, but also the wonderful Ginetta hospitality at each event!”
The 2025 Ginetta GT Academy grid will feature an exciting partnership between leading teams Paradine Competition and Xentek Motorsport. We will see ten-time Ginetta champions Xentek prepare the G56 GTA’s raced by the previously announced Paradine drivers Alex Deighton and Shiv Sapra.
Christopher Richards, Xentek Motorsport:
“We’re delighted to be linking up with Simon, Darren and the team at Paradine Competition for the 2025 Ginetta GT Academy. We’re proud that with our rich history in Ginetta racing. They felt we were the best team to partner with and run their drivers in 2025.”
Simon Traves, Paradine Competition:
“With our busy GT programme spanning Europe, partnering with Chris, Sarah, and the entire Xentek Motorsport team was the ideal move. Having built a strong working relationship over the years and recognising their impressive track record in Ginetta, this partnership felt like the perfect fit.”
Ginetta is introducing a range of enhancements for 2025. These will keep every rung of its unique motorsport ladder at the front of the grid for years to come. It includes the introduction of the Ginetta G56 GTP8 and Ginetta G40 Junior Evo. More information can be found here.
