Leo Robinson

Biography

The Anglo-Algerian made a big impression on his 2024 debut with JHR Developments, finishing in a creditable sixth place in the Drivers’ Standings.

At 15 years of age, Leo is now embarking on his third season in car racing. In 2023 he became the youngest-ever race winner in Ginetta Junior. Mid-season, he switched to the Danish F4 Championship, scoring 10 podiums in 10 starts to become the best points scorer over the second half of the season. He secured fourth in the standings, despite only contesting half of the rounds.

Prior to moving into cars, Leo won a multitude of national and international karting titles. At seven years of age he clinched victory in the MSA Bambino Championship, and in 2019 he finished third in the IAME Euroseries and the World Final in Le Mans.

In 2020, on his 11th birthday, Leo became the youngest winner in a 125cc senior kart and won the Mini X30 title at the I-Games in Portimão. The following season he dominated the Mini X30 class in the UK, winning the British Championship, Kartmasters and the LGM Championship.

Later in 2021 Leo won the MENA Championship in Oman, representing his maternal nation, Algeria. He rounded out his record of karting success in 2022 by winning the Italian Championship in the OKJ class.

Quick-fire Q&A:
From: Oxfordshire, UK
At what age and in what discipline did you start out in motorsport?
Bambino karting, aged 5
What is your biggest achievement in motorsport so far?
In cars, my three wins in British F4 last season; in karting, winning the 2020 International Games in Mini X30
Why have you chosen British F4 for 2025?
Because I had a good season last year and because the championship has some of the best young drivers in the world participating
Favourite track on the British F4 calendar?
Brands Hatch GP
What are your hobbies and interests outside motorsport?
I play the piano and the trombone, and I like cooking; my speciality is scrambled eggs on toast
What is an interesting fact people may not know about you?
I am a music scholar at my school
Favourite food? Sushi
Pre-race hype song? No pre-race hype song, just a cup of tea
Dream road car? Ferrari F40
Favourite F1 driver/team? Oscar Piastri and McLaren
Favourite sportsperson? Kieran Trippier
Where do you want to be in 5 years’ time? F1 and living the dream