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Joshua Mason Akinwunmi (born 19 March 2002) is a British racing driver who last raced in Indy NXT with Abel Motorsports. He is a race winner in Formula Regional Oceania, as well as both the Euroformula Open and BRDC British F3 Championships. He also completed a partial season of FIA Formula 2 with PHM Racing in 2023.

Key Information

Career

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Karting

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Mason began competing in karts at the relatively late age of fourteen, taking part in club racing before moving into car racing.[1][2]

BRDC British F3

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2018

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In 2018, Mason graduated to car racing, driving for Lanan Racing in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship.[3][4] Having made his debut at Rockingham, the Brit would return to the series for the second half of the campaign, managing to win the reverse-grid race in the final round at Silverstone after it had been abandoned due to heavy rain following two laps behind the Safety car.[5]

2019

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He stayed at Lanan Racing for the 2019 season, competing as the team's sole full-time entrant.[6] Despite this, Mason would manage to score three podiums in reverse-grid races, including a victory at Donington Park, where he overtook poleman Pavan Ravishankar at the Safety car restart.[7][8] The Briton ended up twelfth in the standings in a season that, given his lack of overall experience, he described as "having gone well".[9]

2020

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Once again, Mason remained with the same team in 2020, this time racing alongside Piers Prior and Bart Horsten. Having been unable to prepare adequately for the season due to living with a high-risk individual at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic,[10] Mason only scored a sole podium at Donington and finished 16th in the championship, behind both of his teammates.[11]

Euroformula Open

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2021

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Mason racing in the 2021 Euroformula Open at the Red Bull Ring.

For 2021, Mason moved to the Euroformula Open Championship, driving for Double R Racing.[12] His best result came at a wet Hungaroring, finishing fourth, as he ended up ninth in the standings, significantly ahead of rookie teammate Zdeněk Chovanec.

2022

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The following year, the Brit made the switch to drive for CryptoTower Racing for the 2022 season, having stated that he had "learned a lot in 2021" and that he was "really looking forward" to linking up with the team.[13] He started out the campaign with three points finishes in Estoril, before a crash during the Pau Grand Prix.[14] Another retirement followed at Paul Ricard, caused by a collision with Alex García,[15] before Mason scored his first podiums in the series at Spa, finishing third in Race 1 and second in Race 3.[16][17] At the following round, held at the Hungaroring, Mason took his first victory, winning Race 2 in dominant fashion.[18][19] The positive momentum remained, with Mason winning once more at Imola and Monza respectively.[20][21] He ended the season fifth in the championship standings, narrowly missing out on fourth to Frederick Lubin.

2023

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Mason returned to the Euroformula Open in 2023 with CryptoTower Racing for a cameo appearance at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.[22] He returned at the Hungaroring, winning the last race.[23][24]

Formula Regional

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At the start of 2023, Mason joined the 2023 Formula Regional Oceania Championship, driving for Kiwi Motorsport.[25][26] He achieved one win in Manfeild, which saw him end eighth in the standings.[27][28]

FIA Formula 2 Championship

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Mason was confirmed by PHM Racing by Charouz to compete in the 2023 Formula 2 Championship at Spa-Francorchamps, replacing Brad Benavides.[29] He was retained for the Zandvoort round.[30] After demonstrating decent pace throughout the first two rounds, Mason was confirmed to remain with the team for the final two rounds.[31] He secured a best finish of twelfth in the Monza feature race and placed 23rd in the overall standings.[32] He was set to remain with team for the 2024, but plans fell through due to funding issues.[33]

Indy NXT

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In 2024, Mason secured a deal to race in the Indy NXT with Abel Motorsports.[34]

Personal life

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Mason is of Nigerian descent through his father, and both Grenadian and Trinidadian/Tobagonian descent through his mother. Mason grew up between Sussex and the Cayman Islands, and played both football and rugby union in his youth before chest surgery prevented him from furthering either career.[35]

Racing record

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Racing career summary

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Season Series Team Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums Points Position
2018 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Lanan Racing 14 1 0 0 1 82 20th
2018–19 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship MRF Racing 14 0 0 0 0 19 12th
2019 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Lanan Racing 24 1 0 0 3 229 12th
2019–20 MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship MRF Racing[36] 15 0 0 0 6 176 3rd
2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship Lanan Racing 24 0 0 0 1 139 16th
2021 Euroformula Open Championship Double R Racing 24 0 0 0 0 89 9th
2022 Euroformula Open Championship CryptoTower Racing 26 3 0 1 7 278 5th
2023 Formula Regional Oceania Championship Kiwi Motorsport 15 1 0 1 1 186 8th
Euroformula Open Championship CryptoTower Racing Team 6 1 0 0 3 96 11th
FIA Formula 2 Championship PHM Racing by Charouz 8 0 0 0 0 0 23rd
2024 Indy NXT Abel Motorsports 2 0 0 0 0 27 25th
2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup CSA Racing 1 0 0 0 0 0 NC
McLaren Trophy Europe Greystone GT 10 2 1 1 4 80 5th

* Season still in progress.

Complete BRDC British Formula 3 Championship results

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(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 Pos Points
2018 Lanan Racing OUL
1 		OUL
2 		OUL
3 		ROC
1
Ret 		ROC
2
18 		ROC
3
9 		SNE
1 		SNE
2 		SNE
3 		SIL
1 		SIL
2 		SIL
3 		SPA
1
14 		SPA
2
15 		SPA
3
Ret 		BRH
1
15 		BRH
2
142 		BRH
3
15 		DON
1
16 		DON
2
7 		DON
3
14 		SIL
1
16 		SIL
2
1 		SIL
3
C 		20th 82
2019 Lanan Racing OUL
1
10 		OUL
2
5 		OUL
3
14 		SNE
1
14 		SNE
2
Ret 		SNE
3
9 		SIL1
1
12 		SIL1
2
7 		SIL1
3
12 		DON1
1
13 		DON1
2
12 		DON1
3
12 		SPA
1
14 		SPA
2
23 		SPA
3
9 		BRH
1
13 		BRH
2
31 		BRH
3
11 		SIL2
1
11 		SIL2
2
Ret 		SIL2
3
9 		DON2
1
12 		DON2
2
13 		DON2
3
13 		12th 229
2020 Lanan Racing OUL
1
Ret 		OUL
2
152 		OUL
3
14 		OUL
4
14 		DON1
1
12 		DON1
2
10 		DON1
3
Ret 		BRH
1
10 		BRH
2
9 		BRH
3
12 		BRH
4
13 		DON2
1
14 		DON2
2
21 		DON2
3
13 		SNE
1
Ret 		SNE
2
171 		SNE
3
9 		SNE
4
Ret 		DON3
1
Ret 		DON3
2
141 		DON3
3
11 		SIL
1
16 		SIL
2
19 		SIL
3
13 		16th 139

Complete MRF Challenge Formula 2000 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of the race finishers)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Points
2018–19 MRF Racing DUB
1
9 		DUB
2
10 		DUB
3
10 		DUB
4
9 		DUB
5
11 		BHR
1
12 		BHR
2
10 		BHR
3
10 		BHR
4
10 		BHR
5
8 		CHE
1
14 		CHE
2
12 		CHE
3
Ret 		CHE
4
DNS 		CHE
5
12 		12th 19
2019–20 MRF Racing DUB
1
2 		DUB
2
2 		DUB
3
3 		DUB
4
6 		DUB
5
2 		BHR
1
5 		BHR
2
4 		BHR
3
4 		BHR
4
8 		CHE
1
3 		CHE
2
2 		CHE
3
4 		CHE
4
4 		CHE
5
Ret 		CHE
6
9 		3rd 176

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 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 DC Points
2021 Double R Racing POR
1
8 		POR
2
6 		POR
3
5 		LEC
1
8 		LEC
2
12 		LEC
3
7 		SPA
1
Ret 		SPA
2
6 		SPA
3
8 		HUN
1
4* 		HUN
2
7 		HUN
3
Ret 		IMO
1
Ret 		IMO
2
8 		IMO
3
11 		RBR
1
Ret 		RBR
2
10* 		RBR
3
7 		MNZ
1
12 		MNZ
2
12 		MNZ
3
11 		CAT
1
7 		CAT
2
15 		CAT
3
7 		9th 89
2022 CryptoTower Racing EST
1
7 		EST
2
5 		EST
3
8 		PAU
1
4 		PAU
2
Ret 		LEC
1
Ret 		LEC
2
4* 		LEC
3
7 		SPA
1
3* 		SPA
2
7 		SPA
3
2 		HUN
1
5 		HUN
2
1 		HUN
3
7 		IMO
1
6 		IMO
2
7 		IMO
3
1 		RBR
1
4 		RBR
2
3 		RBR
3
5 		MNZ
1
5 		MNZ
2
1 		MNZ
3
2 		CAT
1
9 		CAT
2
6* 		CAT
3
Ret 		5th 278
2023 CryptoTower Racing POR
1 		POR
2 		POR
3 		SPA
1
4 		SPA
2
5 		SPA
3
4 		HUN
1
3* 		HUN
2
2* 		HUN
3
1 		LEC
1 		LEC
2 		LEC
3 		RBR
1 		RBR
2 		RBR
3 		MNZ
1 		MNZ
2 		MNZ
3 		MUG
1 		MUG
2 		CAT
1 		CAT
2 		CAT
3 		11th 96

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship results

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(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 DC Points
2023 Kiwi Motorsport HIG
1
4 		HIG
2
9 		HIG
3
11 		TER
1
4 		TER
2
8 		TER
3
4 		MAN
1
7 		MAN
2
1 		MAN
3
Ret 		HMP
1
13 		HMP
2
9 		HMP
3
12 		TAU
1
7 		TAU
2
15 		TAU
3
16 		8th 186

Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Year Entrant 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 DC Points
2023 PHM Racing by Charouz BHR
SPR 		BHR
FEA 		JED
SPR 		JED
FEA 		MEL
SPR 		MEL
FEA 		BAK
SPR 		BAK
FEA 		MCO
SPR 		MCO
FEA 		CAT
SPR 		CAT
FEA 		RBR
SPR 		RBR
FEA 		SIL
SPR 		SIL
FEA 		HUN
SPR 		HUN
FEA 		SPA
SPR
19 		SPA
FEA
14 		ZAN
SPR
18 		ZAN
FEA
15 		MNZ
SPR
16 		MNZ
FEA
12 		YMC
SPR
15 		YMC
FEA
Ret 		23rd 0

American open–wheel racing results

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Indy NXT

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(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap) (Races with L indicate a race lap led) (Races with * indicate most race laps led)

Year Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Rank Points
2024 Abel Motorsports STP
17 		BAR
16 		IMS
 IMS
 DET
 ROA
 LAG
 LAG
 MOH
 IOW
 GTW
 POR
 MIL
 NSH
 25th 27

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Josh Mason

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Joshua Mason Akinwunmi (born 19 March 2002) is a British of mixed heritage, known for competing in various junior and open-wheel series. Born in Birmingham, , and raised in , Mason transitioned from sports like football to after undergoing surgery at age 10, beginning his karting career at 14 in 2016. His heritage includes Trinidadian and Grenadian roots of Indian descent from his mother and Nigerian descent from his father, making him a prominent figure representing diversity in British . Mason's single-seater career started in 2018 with the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship, where he achieved a podium finish and a race win at in 2019. He progressed to the Euroformula Open series in 2021, securing three victories in 2022 and finishing fifth overall, which led to his promotion to the with by Charouz in 2023, where he placed 23rd with no points scored. In 2024, he competed in the opening two rounds of with Abel Motorsports, marking his entry into American open-wheel racing. As of 2025, Mason races in the McLaren Trophy Europe series in the Pro category, driving the #43 Trophy Evo for Greystone GT, and in the Endurance Cup Silver Cup for CSA Racing, while holding a BA in and being a member of the British Racing Drivers' Club (BRDC). He was named Roehampton University's Sportsman of the Year in 2024 for his contributions to racing and academics.

Early life and background

Birth and family heritage

Joshua Mason Akinwunmi was born on 19 March 2002 in Birmingham, West Midlands, . Mason is of mixed heritage, with his mother being third-generation Trinidadian and Grenadian of Indian descent, and his father a first-generation British citizen of Nigerian descent. This diverse background reflects influences from West African, Caribbean, and South Asian roots, shaping his multicultural identity from an early age. His family played a pivotal role in introducing him to , initially through access to games at around age 10, following a period of recovery from chest surgery that limited participation in contact sports. This early exposure, supported by his parents' encouragement after relocating to Maresfield, before his second birthday, fostered his passion for racing and led to his transition into go-karting as a teenager.

Upbringing and early interests

Josh Mason was born on March 19, 2002, in Birmingham, , where he spent his earliest months before his family relocated to shortly before his second birthday. This move to the rural surroundings of shaped much of his childhood, providing a stable environment influenced by the area's community-oriented lifestyle and access to local schools and recreational facilities. Growing up in a of diverse heritage—his mother of third-generation Trinidadian and Grenadian descent with Indian roots, and his father a first-generation British citizen of Nigerian origin—Mason experienced a multicultural household that emphasized resilience and community involvement. He attended Great Walstead School, a preparatory institution in the countryside, followed by Bedes School, where he engaged actively in school activities that fostered teamwork and discipline. Mason's early interests centered on team sports, particularly football and rugby, which he pursued enthusiastically as a way to channel his competitive energy during his pre-teen years. These activities not only built his but also honed his strategic thinking and perseverance, traits that later proved invaluable. However, at age 10, he underwent chest surgery to correct a congenital abnormality, which temporarily sidelined him from contact sports and shifted his focus toward less physically demanding pursuits. During this recovery period, Mason discovered games, marking his initial foray into the world of motorsport through virtual experiences on home consoles. This hobby introduced him to the thrill of speed and competition in a low-risk setting, sparking a fascination with mechanics and long before he pursued it professionally.

Racing career

Karting

Josh Mason began his racing career in karting at the age of 14, a relatively late entry into the sport compared to many of his peers. He debuted in , competing in club-level events primarily at Buckmore Park and PF International circuits in the . During his initial season, Mason raced in the Junior Max () and Junior X30 classes, where he demonstrated quick adaptation by securing rookie trophies in both categories. In his first year, Mason achieved competitive results in local championships, finishing in the top six of the Buckmore Park Club Championship and seventh in the Trent Valley Kart Club Championship. These performances highlighted his potential despite limited prior experience, as he progressed steadily through junior categories without major international exposure. Over the subsequent 18 months of karting in 2016 and 2017, Mason focused on building skills in national club racing, earning recognition for his consistency and rapid improvement. Following his karting stint, Mason transitioned directly to single-seater racing in 2018, bypassing the level to compete in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship. This move marked the end of his karting phase, which had served as a foundational period emphasizing club-level competition and early accolades in the UK.

British Formula 3 Championship (2018–2020)

Josh Mason made his single-seater racing debut in the BRDC British Formula 3 Championship in 2018, bypassing the category after a successful karting career. Competing with Lanan Racing in a Tatuus-Cosworth machine, he participated in 14 races that year, scoring 82 points to finish 20th in the drivers' standings. His rookie season was marked by challenges in adapting to formula cars, but he showed promise with consistent top-15 finishes in several events. A highlight came at the round in October 2018, where Mason secured his maiden victory in the reverse-grid Race 2. Starting from pole after qualifying 10th overall, he led briefly before a period, with the race red-flagged after two laps due to worsening weather; results stood, awarding him the win ahead of Ben Hurst and Arvin Esmaeili. This triumph provided crucial momentum, demonstrating his ability to capitalize on strategic opportunities despite the abbreviated format. In 2019, Mason contested his first full season with Lanan Racing, racing in all 24 events and elevating his performance to 12th in the championship with 229 points. He achieved one victory and one podium, focusing on building consistency through the demanding eight-round calendar. Mid-season progress was evident at in June, where he dominated the reverse-grid Race 2 from fifth on the grid, pulling away after a restart to win by over 10 seconds from and John Bennett, while frontrunners like and Sun Yue Yang encountered issues. This result, his second career win, underscored improved racecraft and tire management. Mason returned to Lanan Racing for a third consecutive season in 2020, committing early as the first confirmed driver on . Over the shortened COVID-19-affected calendar of seven rounds, he scored 139 points to place 16th overall, with no further victories but several strong qualifying sessions yielding top-10 starts. The year proved challenging due to increased competition and mechanical setbacks, yet Mason noted it as a period of personal growth in handling pressure. Across his three seasons in British F3, Mason amassed 62 starts, two wins, and one , evolving from a part-time to a reliable midfield contender. This progression honed his skills in open-wheel racing, preparing him for international formulas through better adaptation to high-speed circuits and team dynamics.

MRF Challenge (2018–19)

Josh Mason participated in the Formula 2000 Championship during the 2018–19 season, marking his initial foray into international single-seater racing with the factory-supported MRF Racing team. The winter series consisted of four rounds and 14 races held at diverse locations, including the in the , the , the in , and the in , . He accumulated 19 points through four points-scoring finishes but did not secure any podiums, ultimately placing 12th in the drivers' standings. Competing abroad required adaptation to unfamiliar circuits, varying climatic conditions in the and , and the series' compact winter schedule, which ran from November 2018 to February 2019 to complement European off-seasons. These elements tested his ability to quickly acclimate to new environments and the 3-spec chassis powered by a Mountune Duratec . Mason returned to the series for the 2019–20 season, again with MRF Racing, where he showed marked improvement by securing six podiums, including three second-place finishes, to accumulate 115 points and finish third in the drivers' standings. The season featured rounds at , , and , further enhancing his experience in international winter series competition. This early international outing played a key role in bolstering Mason's racing profile, offering competitive mileage against global talent and demonstrating his potential, which facilitated his progression to more established European championships in subsequent years.

Euroformula Open Championship (2021–2023)

Josh Mason entered the in 2021, marking his transition from the BRDC British Formula 3 series to European open-wheel competition with Double R Racing. Adapting to the F320 chassis and the series' diverse European circuits, he achieved a best finish of fourth place at the , demonstrating steady progress amid a competitive field led by champion . Mason concluded the season ninth in the drivers' standings with 89 points, outperforming his rookie teammate Zdeněk Chovanec and building a solid foundation for future campaigns. For 2022, Mason switched to CryptoTower Racing Team, partnering with experienced teammates in a lineup aimed at contending for victories. He secured his maiden series win at the in dominant fashion, leading from pole and fending off challengers in wet conditions, followed by triumphs at and that highlighted his improved racecraft and consistency. These results propelled him into intense points battles, particularly with drivers like and Frederick , as he notched seven podiums overall and elevated his championship position to fifth with 278 points. His season underscored significant advancements in qualifying and tire management, transforming early-season promise into reliable top-five finishes. Mason returned to CryptoTower for the opening rounds of 2023, where he mounted a strong early push with podiums at and -Francorchamps. His standout performance came in the Spa feature race, where he claimed his fourth career victory by surviving a last-lap contact with to hold off the field, showcasing resilience under pressure. This win capped his Euroformula tenure, as he departed after six races to pursue opportunities in the , ending the partial season 11th in the standings with 96 points. Over his three seasons in Euroformula Open, Mason amassed four race wins and 22 podiums across 66 starts, establishing himself as a consistent frontrunner while contributing to team successes at Double R and CryptoTower. His achievements included multiple pole positions and fastest laps, reflecting a progression from adaptation to championship contention that prepared him for higher-tier series.

(2023)

Josh Mason participated in the inaugural during the 2023 winter season, racing for Kiwi Motorsport in the New Zealand-based series that served as a key off-season program for emerging talents. The championship consisted of five triple-header rounds across four circuits—Taupo International Speedway, Manfeild: , Hampton Downs International, and —running from mid-January to early February and featuring the Toyota FT-60 chassis powered by a 270 hp engine. Mason's campaign highlighted his adaptability to the series' demanding format, which included races in mixed weather conditions typical of New Zealand's summer. A standout moment came in the second round at Manfeild, where Mason claimed his first victory in the series by defending the lead against championship contender in the final race, demonstrating strong racecraft and tire management on the 2.0 km circuit. Overall, he competed in all 15 races, recording one win, two fastest laps, and accumulating 186 points to finish eighth in the drivers' standings behind winner . The series provided Mason with essential development in Formula Regional-specification cars, emphasizing close-quarters racing and overtaking on technical tracks, which sharpened his consistency and strategic decision-making ahead of his European commitments. This off-season outing complemented his primary focus in the by delivering high-intensity competition during the winter break, helping bridge his progression toward FIA-sanctioned categories.

FIA Formula 2 Championship (2023)

Josh Mason made his debut in the during the 2023 season, joining by Charouz as a mid-season replacement for starting from Round 11 at -Francorchamps. The Czech team, in its inaugural F2 campaign, paired Mason with experienced driver , but struggled with overall competitiveness, failing to score any points across the season. Mason contested the final four rounds—Spa, , , and —completing eight races without accumulating points, ultimately finishing 23rd in the drivers' standings. In his debut weekend at Spa-Francorchamps, Mason faced challenging wet conditions during free practice, where he adapted quickly to the 650 hp car despite limited prior testing. He qualified 22nd and finished 19th in the sprint race, followed by a 14th-place result in the feature race after starting from the back and executing a clean first . At , the sprint race was red-flagged and abandoned after just two laps due to , classifying Mason 18th with no points awarded; he then placed 15th in the feature race. Progress continued at , where Mason achieved his season-best result of 12th in the feature race after qualifying 17th and finishing 16th in the sprint, demonstrating improved pace on the high-speed circuit. The season concluded at with a 15th-place sprint finish but ended on a low note as Mason retired from the feature race on lap 28 due to mechanical issues. Mason's campaign highlighted the steep in F2's highly competitive field, where top teams like Prema and dominated, and midfield battles required precise execution amid frequent safety cars and variable weather. With minimal preparation time—often learning car procedures in a single day—he focused on clean racing and consistency, avoiding major incidents while gaining valuable experience in the series' demanding format of sprint and feature races. by Charouz's lack of prior F2 success contributed to setup challenges, limiting the car's potential against established outfits. Mason departed the team at the season's end, citing the need for a fresh challenge after a season that built his open-wheel credentials without securing points.

Indy NXT (2024)

In 2024, British driver Josh Mason made his debut in the series, the primary feeder category to , by signing with Abel Motorsports to pilot the No. 21 IL-15 Chevrolet for the full season. This move followed his experience in the , providing international preparation for the shift to American open-wheel racing. However, due to funding challenges, Mason's campaign was limited to the opening two rounds on road courses, both of which highlighted his adaptation to the series' technical regulations and track configurations. Mason's season began at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 10, where he qualified 20th and finished 17th in the 38-lap race, earning 13 points while running consistently on the 1.8-mile . The following event, the Grand Prix of at on April 7, saw further progress as he qualified 21st and advanced to 16th at the finish of the 35-lap contest on the 2.38-mile road course, securing 14 points despite challenges with tire management and traffic. These results represented representative performances in a field featuring established American talents and international newcomers, with Mason noting the series' emphasis on high-downforce setups and the universal Firestone tires as key differences from European formulas. Adapting to Indy NXT's ruleset, which prioritizes parity through standardized chassis and AER engines, Mason focused on mastering the system for overtaking and the unique demands of U.S. venues, including their blend of technical corners and elevation changes. His brief exposure to these elements built foundational experience in oval racing preparation, though he did not compete on ovals like or during his stint. Mason concluded the partial season 25th in the drivers' standings with 27 points, a modest tally that underscored the funding-related interruption but affirmed his potential in the North American ladder. This entry into marked a pivotal step in broadening his career beyond European series, positioning him for future opportunities in pathways despite the abbreviated campaign.

(2025)

In 2025, following his single-seater experience in the previous year, Josh Mason shifted to GT racing by joining French team CSA Racing in the Silver Cup class of the Endurance Cup, piloting the #112 GT3 EVO. Mason's participation was limited to the season's highlight endurance event, the 24 Hours of Spa on 28–29 June, where he shared driving duties with experienced co-drivers Edgar Maloigne, Maxime Robin, and Sai Sanjay. The race ended abruptly for the quartet during the opening hour, as Mason's was struck at high speed by a R of Rutronik Racing—driven by Laurin Heinrich—at Blanchimont corner, leading to a after just 23 laps and no points scored. Mason and Heinrich both walked away from the incident without serious injury, with the crash attributed to a defensive move under braking. In parallel, Mason made his debut in the Trophy Europe series in the Pro category with Greystone GT, driving the #43 Trophy Evo alongside Sam Neser across 10 races from April to October. He secured two victories, at Spa-Francorchamps and , along with additional podiums, to finish fifth in the Pro class drivers' standings. This debut highlighted the demands of transitioning to GT endurance racing, where Mason had to adapt from solo open-wheel driving to shared stints, in mixed-class fields, and the physical toll of prolonged sessions in a closed-cockpit GT3 car. With zero points from his sole appearance in the Endurance Cup Silver Cup, Mason concluded unclassified in the standings, as the class title went to drivers of Tresor Attempto Racing.

Personal life

Education and residence

Mason was born in Birmingham, , but relocated with his family to Maresfield, , before his second birthday, where he spent his formative years. For his early education, Mason attended Great Walstead School, a preparatory institution in Lindfield, , followed by Bede's Senior School in Upper Dicker, also in . He later pursued higher education at the in , enrolling in a program in Sports Management; Mason balanced his studies with his burgeoning career and graduated in 2024. Mason maintains his primary residence in the , with his roots serving as a base amid his international schedule in series across and .

Philanthropy and mentorship

Josh Mason has established a mentorship program through his official website, offering personalized guidance to aspiring racers to develop their skills, confidence, and professional approach in motorsport. The program draws on his experience as a professional driver and his Sports Management degree from the University of Roehampton, covering key areas such as racecraft, mental resilience, media training, physical fitness, and career navigation to help participants manage pressure and setbacks. Targeted at the next generation of drivers, it emphasizes practical support to unlock potential in competitive environments. In addition to structured mentoring, Mason actively coaches young talents at karting facilities, collaborating with academies like Rookie Racing Training Academy to conduct sessions that foster development in grassroots . For instance, he has led evening events at venues such as PFI Karting, providing hands-on instruction to build foundational skills for emerging racers. These efforts extend his commitment to nurturing talent outside formal racing circuits. Mason's philanthropic activities reflect a dedication to causes that have personally impacted him, including support for , where he received treatment as a child that enabled his entry into sports. In February 2025, he completed a 100km running challenge, raising £1,765—exceeding his £1,000 target—to fund care for seriously ill children, ensuring fuller and longer childhoods. Earlier, in 2018, Mason ran the Virgin Money London Marathon to support Mind, a charity, motivated by his own experiences with anxiety; the effort garnered £2,569 from 71 supporters to promote awareness and services. He also backs Hounds for Heroes, a charity providing assistance dogs to wounded, injured, and sick serving and former , veterans, and their families. Mason lends ongoing support, symbolically tying his on-track miles to the organization's mission of enhancing independence and quality of life for beneficiaries.

Racing record

Career summary

YearSeriesTeamStartsWinsPolesPointsPosition
2018British Formula 3 ChampionshipLanan Racing14108220th
2018–19 Formula 2000 ChampionshipMRF Racing1500N/A12th
2019BRDC British Formula 3 ChampionshipLanan Racing241022912th
2019–20 Formula 2000 ChampionshipMRF Racing15001763rd
2020BRDC British Formula 3 ChampionshipLanan Racing240013916th
2021Double R Racing2400899th
2022CryptoTower Racing Team26302785th
2023CryptoTower Racing Team6109611th
2023Formula Regional Oceania ChampionshipKiwi Motorsport15101868th
2023 by Charouz800023rd
2024Indy NXTAbel Motorsports2002725th
2025 Trophy EuropeGreystone GT1021805th
2025GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup – Silver Cup1000NC

2018 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship

Josh Mason competed in a partial season with Lanan Racing, participating in 14 races and achieving 1 win and 1 podium finish, culminating in 82 points and a 20th place in the drivers' standings.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
2018Lanan Racing1411008220th
His sole victory came in Race 23 at on October 14.

2019 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship

Mason ran a full season with Lanan Racing, contesting all 24 races for 1 win and 3 podiums, earning 229 points to finish 12th overall.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
2019Lanan Racing24130022912th
The win occurred in Race 11 (reverse-grid race) at on June 23.

2020 BRDC British Formula 3 Championship

In his third season with Lanan Racing, Mason completed all 24 races, securing 1 and 139 points for 16th in the championship.
YearTeamRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsPosition
2020Lanan Racing24010013916th

Complete results

Mason participated in the Formula 2000 Championship during the 2018–19 and 2019–20 winter seasons, racing a chassis powered by a engine on MRF tires. The series featured three rounds per season—held at (), (), and ()—with five races at each venue for a total of 15 races per season. He raced for JA Motorsport in both years, showing marked progression from a learning season to a podium-contending campaign.
SeasonRacesWinsPodiumsPolesFastest LapsPointsFinal Position
2018–191500001912th
2019–201506001763rd
In the 2018–19 season opener at , Mason qualified 9th and recorded finishes of 9th, 10th, 10th, 9th, and 11th across the five races, earning points in multiple outings without incident. Subsequent rounds in and saw consistent but points-scarce performances, with no retirements reported. The 2019–20 season marked Mason's breakthrough, with strong results from the Dubai opener—including three podiums (2nd, 2nd, 3rd) and a 6th—setting the tone for his championship challenge. He added further podiums across and , though mechanical issues or on-track incidents contributed to zero points in select races, including one retirement. His consistency earned behind champion Michelangelo Amendola and runner-up Dylan Young.

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

Josh Mason participated in the for three consecutive seasons from 2021 to 2023, driving for Double R Racing in 2021 and CryptoTower Racing Team in 2022 and 2023. His results are summarized below; detailed race-by-race data has been corrected for accuracy based on verified participation. The championship awarded points based on the standard FIA regional formula system: 25-18-15 for the top three in Race 1, 20-15-12 for the top three in Race 2 (with the Race 2 grid set by Race 1 finishing order reversed for the top eight), plus 1 point for and fastest where applicable.

2021 Season

The 2021 season consisted of 12 rounds with 24 races, where Mason achieved no wins but three podiums, finishing ninth in the drivers' standings with 89 points.

2022 Season

In 2022, Mason secured three wins and seven podiums across 13 rounds (26 races), marking his breakout season with a fifth-place championship finish and 278 points. Wins at Spa-Francorchamps, Jerez, and .

2023 Season

Mason's 2023 campaign featured one win and three podiums over the first three rounds (6 races), ending 11th in the standings with 96 points before moving to other series. He won at (Race 3).

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship results

The Formula Regional Oceania Championship features five rounds held over consecutive weekends in New Zealand during the Northern Hemisphere winter, with each round consisting of two qualifying sessions and three races: Race 1 from Q1, Race 2 from Q2, and Race 3 with the top eight from Race 2 reversed. The 2023 season ran from 13 January to 12 February across , Teretonga Park, Manfeild: Circuit (twice), and Hampton Downs and Taupo International Speedway. Josh Mason competed for Kiwi Motorsport in all 15 races, scoring one victory, one additional , and two fastest laps en route to 8th in the drivers' standings with 186 points.
YearTeam123456789101112131415PolesWinsPodiumsFLPointsPos.
2023Kiwi Motorsport3
4
DSQ		10
1
7		7
8
DNF		5
6
9		2
5
4		010020100101221868th
Notes: Positions refer to finishing results unless noted (DSQ = disqualified; DNF = did not finish; FL = fastest laps). Race numbers correspond to the season's 15-race schedule (Races 1–3 at Highlands, 4–6 at Teretonga, 7–9 at Manfeild Round 1, 10–12 at Hampton Downs, 13–15 at Taupo). Mason's win was in Race 8 (Manfeild Round 1, Race 2), where he started from pole in Q2 and led throughout; his second podium was in Race 13 (Taupo Race 1). He set fastest laps in Races 4 and 8. After Round 1, he held 31 points despite the disqualification in Race 3 for a collision.

Complete FIA Formula 2 Championship results

Josh Mason competed in the final four rounds of the 2023 FIA Formula 2 Championship with PHM Racing by Charouz, making eight starts but scoring no championship points.
RoundCircuitQualifyingSprint RaceFeature RacePoints
11Spa-Francorchamps2219140
12Zandvoort2218150
13Monza2216120
14Yas Marina2215Ret0
Notes: Sprint race grids were determined by reversing the top eight qualifying positions, with drivers outside the top eight starting in qualifying order (subject to any penalties or non-starters). Ret = retired from the race.

Complete Indy NXT results

Josh Mason competed in the first two rounds of the by Firestone season with Abel Motorsports in the No. 21 car before parting ways with the team due to budgetary constraints. He earned 27 points across these events, finishing 25th in the final drivers' standings. The series awards points based on finishing position (50 for 1st down to 10 for 20th), with additional bonuses for (1 point), leading laps (1 point each), and leading the most laps (2 points).
YearRoundCircuitTrack TypeQualifyingRace PositionFastest LapPoints
20241Streets of St. PetersburgStreet20th17thNo13
20242Road13th16thNo14
Mason did not participate in the remaining 12 rounds of the 14-event season, which included a mix of road courses, street circuits, and ovals such as the and .

Complete GT World Challenge Europe results

Josh Mason competed in the Silver Cup class of the 2025 Endurance Cup with the French team CSA Racing, driving a GT3 EVO (car #112). He participated solely in the third round at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa, sharing driving duties with co-drivers Edgar Maloigne, Maxime Robin, and Sai Sanjay. The car qualified 62nd overall and 12th in the Silver Cup with a best lap time of 2:23.297 set by Mason during the combined qualifying session. In the 24-hour endurance race, the #112 was involved in a high-speed collision with a approximately one hour after the start, while Mason was at the wheel, leading to the car's retirement and no (NC) in either overall or class standings. No points were awarded as a result, and Mason did not enter the remaining rounds at the or .

2025 GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup Silver Cup results

RoundCircuitQualifying (Overall / Silver Cup)Race Result (Overall / Silver Cup)Points
1, FranceDid not participateDid not participate-
2, ItalyDid not participateDid not participate-
3Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium (24 Hours)62 / 12Ret / NC0
4, GermanyDid not participateDid not participate-
5, SpainDid not participateDid not participate-
Total0
Notes: Qualifying position based on Mason's lap; race retirement due to crash during his stint. Season standings as of November 10, 2025.

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