Scott Sumpton switches to Honda for 2023 TCR UK

Scott Sumpton will return to the TCR UK championship for his second consecutive season next year, moving to Restart Racing, where he will drive a second Honda Civic Type R FK7.

Having driven an Essex and Kent Motorsport-run Hyundai i30 N TCR for his debut season, the young driver joins the Ben Taylor run squad as he looks to move up the grid in 2023.

Sumpton’s best finish in 2022 was tenth place in race one at Brands Hatch and after a recent test at Donington Park, in an ex-Brutal Fish Racing Honda used in TCR Europe last year, Sumpton is excited to be returning to the championship and to be working with Restart Racing for 2023.

“I cannot wait to get the 2023 season started, I am very excited to be joining Restart Racing for next season and I’m looking forward to working with Ben and everyone at the team as I work to get to know the Honda Civic Type R FK7 better,” explained Sumpton. “Despite the colder track conditions, my first experience in the car was very positive and I’m already starting to feel a part of the team, working alongside Ben and everyone there. TCR UK grew in leaps and bounds last year and I’m very happy to be back in the championship for what looks to be another bigger and better season.”

The name of Restart Racing’s second driver will be unveiled in the upcoming days.

Picture: Restart Racing