Cole Hewetson
15-year-old Cole, from Cape Town, South Africa, was confirmed as part of Xcel Motorsport’s 2025 British F4 campaign ahead of making the step up to single seaters with the team in the F4 UAE Trophy last year. He will also compete for the team in the F4 Middle East Championship at the beginning of 2025.
Cole, who started karting aged 12, brings with him an impressive pedigree and a determination to excel in his debut full season of single-seater racing.
He started 2024 racing in the WPMC Regionals and ROK Cup, as well as the Rotax RMC African Open, before enjoying his first taste of European racing in the WSK Euro Series, competing in the OK-N Senior category, and then the FIA Karting European Championship.
Cole also took on the 2024 Champions of the Future Euro Series and the FIA Karting World Championship, both at PFi in the UK, before racing two rounds of the Champions of the Future Academy Program in Dubai and Al Ain.
His move to Xcel Motorsport aligns with the team’s commitment to nurturing young talent and delivering strong results on the international stage.
Read the announcement article here
Quick-fire Q&A:
From: Cape Town, South Africa
At what age and in what discipline did you start out in motorsport?
Age 12 in karting
What is your biggest achievement in motorsport so far?
Top five in world championship FIA karting
Why have you chosen British F4 for 2025?
Most competitive and most enjoyable F4 series yet
Track on the British F4 calendar you’re most looking forward to racing at?
Donington Park
What are your hobbies and interests outside motorsport?
Mountain biking, spending time with friends
Favourite food? Sushi
Pre-race hype song? Bamako by PEATY, or MY EYES by Travis Scott
Dream road car? Ferrari SF90
Favourite F1 driver/team? Max Verstappen/Red Bull Racing
Favourite sportsperson? James Hunt
Where do you want to be in 5 years’ time? Racing in WEC in the Hypercar class at 24 Hours of Le Mans
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