Will Jenkins, a 20-year-old racing driver from Stone in Staffordshire, is having a successful season in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain 2026. Currently sitting second in the championship standings, Jenkins secured his first win in round six at Snetterton in Norfolk in May.
Racing with Leicestershire's Team Parker Racing, this is Jenkins's second season in a Porsche. He said: "We've had a great season so far and I'm currently sitting second in the standings and only a few points off of first." He is looking forward to continuing that form at Thruxton in Hampshire this coming weekend and hopes to retake the championship lead.
Rising Through the Ranks
Jenkins started racing cars in 2020, finishing fifth in the Ginetta Junior Championship. He has been competitive in every season since then and made significant gains this year.
"I think I've been on the podium at every race so far this season and I think that is largely down to the team around me," Jenkins said.
Motorsport Heritage
Jenkins comes from a family with deep motorsport roots. His uncle David Jenkins is one of the UK's best truck racers, while his dad James is involved in team management. His other uncle, Mark, owned a team that competed in the 2018 Porsche Carrera Cup GB and won the championship. His grandfather competed in the first truck race in 1984.
"I guess you could say motorsport runs in my blood," Jenkins said. "I'm really proud to be from a family which has motorsport pedigree and feel I'm really adding to history."
Team Support
Stuart Parker, principal of Team Parker Racing, introduced Jenkins to motorsport at a young age. This is the third season Jenkins has been with the team and the second year racing in this championship.
Parker noted: "All the cars in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB are of the same specification, meaning it's a level playing field for all the drivers. It's solely down to the team and the driver to get the setup right."
Next Race at Thruxton
Jenkins is preparing for the next round at Thruxton Circuit, the fastest track in the UK. While he will not approach the circuit's top speed record of 147.25mph set by former Formula 1 world champion Damon Hill, Jenkins said his car completes a lap in just over a minute. "These cars are very physical," he added.