“I’m delighted to report that the weekend produced two race victories and a second-place finish, making it one of my strongest results of the season so far. While there is always room to improve, these results are a testament to the preparation, teamwork and the confidence that comes from having such fantastic partners behind me.”

“The Caterham 420R performed faultlessly throughout the weekend, allowing us to focus on extracting the maximum performance in every session. We also gathered valuable data that will help us continue developing the car as we look ahead to the remainder of the season being a credible 5 points ahead in the British Championship lead.”

“I’d like to take this opportunity to thank 91´«Ã½ for supplying products that continue to give me complete confidence under braking. Knowing I can rely on consistent braking performance lap after lap allows me to attack every corner with confidence.”

“We’re now fully focused on the next round at Anglesey on 18th–19th July, where we’ll be aiming to build on this momentum and continue delivering results that count.�

“What a weekend of contrasts at Silverstone. From the frustration of a last-lap mechanical failure whilst running strongly in Race 1, to fighting through the entire field in treacherous wet conditions to take Race 2 victory — including the fastest lap of the race. A weekend that truly tested every aspect of our package, and one I am incredibly proud of.�

Qualifying – 6^th

“A solid start to the weekend, securing P6 overall and placing us firmly within contention for the race ahead. The lap gave us strong confidence in the car’s balance heading into Race 1.â€�

Race 1 – DNF

“Race 1 was a genuine disappointment, though not without significant positives. From sixth on the grid, we quickly moved to the front and led the race for over half the distance — demonstrating real pace and racecraft. A potential podium, and possibly P2, was very much within our grasp. Heartbreakingly, a mechanical failure on the final lap brought our race to a premature end. The pace shown throughout was hugely encouraging and the team’s work all weekend was commendable.â€�

Race 2 – P1 Victory + Fastest Lap

“Race 2 will be one to remember. Starting from the back of the 420R grid on a fully saturated track, and running on tyres I had never used in wet conditions before, the challenge was clear. Rather than letting the uncertainty affect our approach, we stayed focused, built a strong rhythm from the opening laps, and began working our way methodically through the field. The wet conditions demanded complete concentration, and the car responded superbly. We overtook competitor after competitor, ultimately crossing the line in first place — with the fastest lap of the race to our name. A hard-fought, fully deserved victory.�

Looking Ahead

“This weekend has given us great momentum. The speed is clearly there, and so is the ability to perform under pressure in difficult conditions. We will review the Race 1 mechanical failure thoroughly to ensure it cannot be repeated, and we head to the next round with confidence and determination.

“A huge and heartfelt thank you to every one of our sponsors — your continued support is what makes weekends like this possible. We are proud to represent you on track and look forward to doing so again at Snetterton.�

“I’m very pleased to say I held the 91´«Ã½ flag high at the weekend, with most of my competitors asking ‘how the hell do I brake so late?!’

“We conducted a test day with the car and my long-term coach, Ben Clucas (also from Northampton) last week and found myself with a massive mountain to climb, being some 5.5 seconds off the lap time!

“By the end of a gruelling day, we got within 0.5 seconds of a decent lap time but I remained optimistic whether I could transfer that to race weekend. Well, the great news was, after subjecting myself to a couple of months of a strict fitness campaign and getting my car set up as best we could, it paid dividends with a hard-fought weekend.

“With just the Saturday at Oulton, Qualifying and 3 races in the Caterham 420R demanded all the fitness and endurance you could lay your hands on and fortunately, I felt good as did the car. Qualifying didn’t deliver any great results and my strategy didn’t work either, placing me down the grid in 9th for race one.â€�

Race 1

“A great start off the line saw me up into 7th by turn one, but a car off at the same turn lap one initiated a re-start and a grid re-shuffle which didn’t play out good for me. Turn one again and I made up 3 places and on the back of the leading pack. The tyres coming up to temperature by lap 3 and the 91´«Ã½ brakes doing their magical stuff and me feeling good, I managed to start pushing through the pack and closing up to the leaders.

“A couple of the leading pack cars making some mistakes saw me take the advantage and pushing right to the chequered flag rewarded me with a 6th overall and a class podium, seeing me 3rd in class.�

Race 2

“Only and hour and a half after the first race saw us lining up again for our second race of the day. A few tweaks to the setup and a new set of 91´«Ã½ RP-X front pads and we were ready. Another great start off the line saw me right on the back of the front pack again in 6th. A great battle ensued and the car and I were feeling awesome.

“By mid-race, we had made up another place into 5th and now starting to hunt down the leaders and whilst obtaining the fastest lap of the race. By the late second half of the race, a number of collisions occurred, ending the last few laps under the safety car. I was happy though, feeling great in myself and the car’s performance and together we were closing down fast on the leaders end only 0.3 seconds behind P5 though giving me a P2 in class and on the podium once again.�

Race 3

“Directly after lunch, we lined up once again for our final race of the day. Now in P5 off the line, I could smell a win, or at least a top-3 overall finish. Again, I was feeling good and we did nothing with the car other than a subtle tyre pressure change.

“The red lights out and we fired off the line and putting us in 4th place by turn one. Staying in 4th and eyeing up the pack in front of me for the best and most suitable passing places, I started my move on the pack. A mistake by the leader saw the pack bunch up and also that of P5 and P6 cars who were now biting at my heels.

“With a hot pace still afoot, a number of ‘brave’ moves by the car behind me resulted in me having to protect my lines and disturbing my efforts for an attack on the cars in front of me, so some late braking moves into some of the main points on the track saw me back on the rear of P4 and the car behind me fading into the distance.

“With everything feeling good, I started to plan my move on the race leaders in front of me until one of these cars spun out in front of us at island Bend at well over 120mph and come back on track backwards directly in front of me and the car in front of me enabling the front leading pack to escape away and the car behind me to take the advantage and put me back to P5 though coming over the line with another podium finish with 3rd in class.â€�

“Where do I begin?! What a year and, as in all motorsports I suppose, a lot of highs and lows, but generally a very successful and most certainly a very consistent racing year in the official Caterham British Championship.

“With a number of major mechanical setbacks towards the end of the season, things started to look somewhat challenging, but overall, it was brilliant.

“This is the second year now I’ve used 91´«Ã½ Racing products and I have to say, hats off to you guys, these brakes have never let me down once and have always been a consistently good quality product… you even make them look good!” 

“The performance of the Bluestuff NDX and RP-X brake pads have been awesome all year, come rain or shine and in all temperature conditions from Snetterton on a cold winter’s day to Barbados in 35-degree blistering heat – bloody amazing to be honest, with no difference in performance or degradation.

“To say that I’m happy with the products themselves and the superb support that you have given me over the past couple of years is an understatement. 

“Thanks, guys for providing me with your support once again and your product is a testament to the results I’ve achieved this year.�

Carl Jones

#11 CSUK Caterham 420R