Charles Hurst Ferrari has topped off a record-breaking season of success
in the renowned Ferrari Challenge racing season, celebrating the stellar
efforts of local racing enthusiasts Gilbert Yates and Andrew Morrow who powered
their way to the top of the leaderboard in the latest UK series.
Gilbert was crowned Trofeo Pirelli champion after winning the UK event
following a thrilling final round of racing at Silverstone after a season-long
battle with Andrew.
Since 2019, the prestigious single-marque motorsport Ferrari Challenge UK
championship has been contested at some of the UK’s most iconic tracks, from
Silverstone to Brands Hatch, and pits the wits of hundreds of drivers competing
to win in this gripping, top-level challenge.
Celebrating its most successful season to date, Charles Hurst Ferrari
marked the trophy-winning talents of Gilbert Yates and Andrew Morrow at a
special open event in its state-of-the-art Ferrari showroom in Belfast.
This prestigious racing series, known for its intense competition and
thrilling action, saw two of its valued clients take the track by storm,
showcasing their skill, dedication and passion for Ferrari in a nail-biting
finish.
Racing for Charles Hurst, championship leader Gilbert Yates clinched the
Trofeo Pirelli title in the Ferrari Challenge UK, securing victory at
Silverstone’s final round to close off the season after setting a remarkable
lap time of 2:04 minutes to claim pole position – just ahead of the defending champion Andrew Morrow who secured a stunning second place.
Jeff McCartney, Group Operations Director at Charles Hurst, congratulated
the winning pair on their fresh success.
“What Gilbert and Andrew have achieved in the latest Ferrari
Challenge UK series is nothing short of incredible. This prestigious,
high-octane racing series attracts the best drivers from across the UK and
their victories highlight just what can be achieved with precision, performance
and a real passion for the Ferrari brand,” Jeff said.
On behalf of Team Charles Hurst, we’re delighted for Gilbert
and Andrew and congratulate them on their outstanding success and we look
forward to supporting them further in 2025.”
A major backer of the Ferrari Challenge UK and European series, Charles
Hurst is the official Ferrari dealer for the island of Ireland and backs
participating clients to prepare and compete, delivering unrivalled expertise,
advice and on-the-ground support.
Gilbert Yates, founder and managing director of Healthcare Ireland, who
has been racing for several years, said:
“Winning at Silverstone is a big highlight of my year and I’m
grateful for the support of Ferrari and Charles Hurst for getting behind me and
powering me on. The ethos around Ferrari and the family environment is
exceptional. Right across the series, from hospitality to management structure
and development programmes, it really is on another level.
Charles Hurst has been exceptional. It’s a real team and they
make the difference. With world class service, a professional approach,
delivering real resources and support – they sort it.”
Andrew Morrow, who only came to the Ferrari Challenge in 2022 before
winning the UK title in 2023 and runner up in 2022, has also celebrated a
European win in Hungary, said:
“I’ve enjoyed plenty of highlights and I’m looking forward to
progressing further in Europe. It’s been an incredible couple of years. Charles
Hurst helped me get my first big break and they have played a huge role in my
success, supporting me at every event and keeping my Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo
in tip top condition and race-ready.
We’ve all got to know one another well. It’s like one big
family and I’m grateful for the support.”