McKenzy Cresswell
McKenzy Cresswell (born 16 January 2006) is a British racing driver currently competing in the GB3 Championship for Elite Motorsport[1]. In February of 2022 he was invited to join the British Racing Drivers' Club.
Career
Karting
Cresswell began karting at seven years old at the Austin, Texas location of K1 Speed, where he competed in the Junior League events. He subsequently competed in SKUSA karting events in the United States[2].
Upon his return to the UK, Cresswell competed with DSM-Sport in several British[3] karting events[4]
F4 British Championship
2021
In December 2021, Cresswell signed for JHR Developments[5] to race in the 2021 F4 British Championship|2021 British F4 Championship. As a build up to the transition from karting, Cresswell spent time at iZone Performance[6][7] at Silverstone. Where, in addition to practice on the simulator he worked on mindfulness training[8].
On his debut weekend at Thruxton Circuit|Thruxton, Cresswell scored a best result of 2nd having claimed 3rd on the starting grid for the final race of the weekend[9]. Thruxton was followed by two 3rd place finishes at the Snetterton Circuit|Snetterton round[10] and a best result of 2nd in changeable conditions at the Brands Hatch Indy weekend[11]. The first victory of the season occurred in the reverse grid race in the following round at Oulton Park. Similarly at the next round at Knockhill in Scotland, Cresswell secured victory in the reverse grid. With a return to qualifying form at the Croft Circuit|Croft round Cresswell had his most successful weekend of the season; scoring a double pole, double win, leading every lap and two fastest laps.[12] At the final event of the 2021 season at Brands Hatch, Cresswell scored a double victory[13] to finish 3rd in the championship.
GB3 Championship
2022
For 2022, Cresswell switched teams to Chris Dittman Racing[14] to compete in the GB3 Championship.
The season started with 4th place at Oulton Park over the Easter Weekend[15]. A series of disappointing qualifying sessions was brought to an end with 6th on the grid at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|Spa Francorchamps, where the highlight of the season followed in race 2. Despite an incident on lap 1,[16] which left Cresswell in 9th position, he recovered to finish 4th[17].on the road which became 3rd after penalties were applied. The subsequent event at Silverstone Circuit|Silverstone saw Cresswell have another lap 1 incident in race 2 which resulted in the car rolling twice at Abbey curve[18]. Cresswell was uninjured but was unable to continue for the weekend and did not start race 3.
2023
For the 2023 season, Cresswell is remaining in the GB3 Championship but switches teams to Elite Motorsport[19]
Personal life
Although born in the UK, Cresswell moved to Austin, Texas when he was 4-years old. Returning to the UK just before his 12th birthday, Cresswell lives in Weybridge, Surrey.[20]
Racing record
Racing career summary
| Season | Series | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | F/Laps | Podiums | Points | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | F4 British Championship | JHR Developments | 29 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 305 | 3rd |
| 2022 | GB3 Championship | Chris Dittman Racing | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 221 | 11th |
| 2023 | GB3 Championship | Elite Motorsports | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | * | * |
Complete F4 British Championship results
(Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | JHR Developments | Thruxton Circuit|THR 1 9 |
Thruxton Circuit|THR 2 7 |
Thruxton Circuit|THR 3 2 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 1 3 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 2 14 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 3 3 |
Brands Hatch|BHI 1 108 |
Brands Hatch|BHI 2 6 |
Brands Hatch|BHI 3 2 |
Oulton Park Circuit|OUL 1 13 |
Oulton Park Circuit|OUL 2 14 |
Oulton Park Circuit|OUL 3 14 |
Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO 1 8 |
Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO 2 13 |
Knockhill Racing Circuit|KNO 3 9 |
Thruxton Circuit|THR 1 4 |
Thruxton Circuit|THR 2 Ret |
Thruxton Circuit|THR 3 WD |
Croft Circuit|CRO 1 1 |
Croft Circuit|CRO 2 Ret |
Croft Circuit|CRO 3 1 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1 5 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2 86 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 3 9 |
Donington Park|DON 1 2 |
Donington Park|DON 2 123 |
Donington Park|DON 3 4 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 1 1 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 2 106 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 3 1 |
3rd | 305 |
Complete GB3 Championship results
(Template:Motorsport driver results legend|key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | DC | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chris Dittman Racing | Oulton Park|OUL 1 4 |
Oulton Park|OUL 2 7 |
Oulton Park|OUL 3 103 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1 9 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2 Ret |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 3 66 |
Donington Park|DON 1 7 |
Donington Park|DON 2 12 |
Donington Park|DON 3 16 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 1 9 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 2 16 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 3 54 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 1 18 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 2 3 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 3 20 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1 11 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2 Ret |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 3 DNS |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 1 16 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 2 12 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 3 7 |
Donington Park|DON 1 Ret |
Donington Park|DON 2 4 |
Donington Park|DON 3 81 |
11th | 221 |
| 2023 | Elite Motorsport | Oulton Park|OUL 1 |
Oulton Park|OUL 2 |
Oulton Park|OUL 3 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 3 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 1 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 2 |
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps|SPA 3 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 1 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 2 |
Snetterton Circuit|SNE 3 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 1 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 2 |
Silverstone Circuit|SIL 3 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 1 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 2 |
Brands Hatch|BHGP 3 |
Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 1 |
Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 2 |
Circuit Zandvoort|ZAN 3 |
Donington Park|DON 1 |
Donington Park|DON 2 |
Donington Park|DON 3 |
* | * |
* Season still in progress.
References
- ↑ Wood, Ida (2022-12-15). "McKenzy Cresswell switches to Elite for second GB3 campaign". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2022-12-29.
- ↑ "Indoor Kart Racing". K1 Speed. 2021-12-08. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Waring, Bethonie (2020-12-30). "JHR signs Cresswell as first British F4 driver for 2021". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "Mckenzy Cresswell | Racing career profile | Driver Database". www.driverdb.com. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "BRSCC | JHR DEVELOPMENTS UNVEIL MCKENZY CRESSWELL AS FIRST SIGNING FOR 2021 SEASON". Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Jeffray, Matt (2021-01-12). "JHR Developments announce Mckenzy Cresswell for 2021". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Paice, Simon (2021-04-01). "McKenzy Cresswell Prepares For British F4 Debut". NLM. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "What Motorsports Can Teach Us About Mindfulness - Salt Recruitment Agency". We Love Salt - UK. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Jeffray, Matt (2021-05-09). "Joseph Loake takes maiden single seater victory in delayed third British F4 race at Thruxton". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Ashby, Chris (2021-06-15). "Double British F4 Podium Glory For McKenzy Cresswell At Snetterton". NLM. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Ashby, Chris (2021-06-29). "McKenzy Cresswell Builds Rookie Cup Lead With Brands Hatch Success". NLM. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Ashby, Chris (2021-09-21). "McKenzy Cresswell Reignites British F4 Title Challenge With Croft Double". NLM. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "McKenzy Cresswell signs off British F4 season in style with emphatic double win at Brands Hatch - automobilsport.com". www.automobilsport.com. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "F4 title challenger McKenzy Cresswell graduates to GB3 with Chris Dittmann Racing". Chris Dittmann Racing. 2021-12-22. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ "McKenzy Cresswell Enjoys Solid GB3 Championship Debut At Oulton Park - automobilsport.com". www.automobilsport.com. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Callander, Michael (2022-07-23). "Browning wins from GB3 pole again at Spa". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ↑ Spa July 2022 Onboard - GB3 Race 2 - key moments, retrieved 2023-01-27
- ↑ Callander, Michael (2022-07-31). "Lebbon survives late puncture to win GB3 Race 2 at Silverstone". The Checkered Flag. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
- ↑ "Cresswell targets GB3 Championship success with Elite Motorsport". news.msv.com. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Paice, Simon (2021-04-01). "McKenzy Cresswell Prepares For British F4 Debut". NLM. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
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