Team LNT drivers Charlie Robertson and Sir Chris Hoy entered the motor racing history books once again at Paul Ricard in France on Sunday, 6th September, after winning the inaugural LMP3 Class title thanks to an excellent victory in round four of the 2015 European Le Mans Series.

After a truly remarkable maiden season in endurance racing Whyteleafe-based Charlie, who is still just 18-years-old, has yet another championship title to add to his bulging trophy cabinet – which already contains the 2012 Ginetta Junior Championship trophy and the 2014 Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup title.

“Three titles in four years, it’s just amazing – I’m overwhelmed really”, said an absolutely elated Charlie, “I said before the race we had a chance to win the championship and everything just fell into place for us perfectly. The first stint was about taking it fairly easy, trying to get a good lead, and then make sure Chris was in a good position for his stint – he drove a mega race.

“It’s been absolutely epic, I can’t thank everyone enough as this has been such a huge team effort from all the guys at Ginetta and Team LNT. It’s a real dream team, we have a great circle of people around us and this championship really is part of a massive effort from everyone.”

He continued: “It’s been a mega first year in endurance racing, I think I’ve really established myself. I’ve obviously got to say a massive thank you to my fantastic sponsors Investigo and Curo and everyone at Team LNT – without them it wouldn’t have been possible.”

Going into the penultimate weekend of the season with a 12 point lead at the top of the LMP3 standings, having claimed two wins from the first three races, the Ginetta-Nissan duo ensured the best possible chance of more silverware in round four after qualifying on LMP3 pole position.

Charlie took the first stint of the race and although edged back to second position behind the sister Team LNT car early on, the Investigo and Curo-backed driver stayed comfortably in contention for the top step of the podium.

Making his first pit stop with 50 minutes of racing having elapsed, Charlie maintained second in LMP3 but then took over the lead of the class around 20 minutes later due to unfortunate problems for the other Team LNT machine.

Following a 10-minute Safety Car period, required to remove the stricken Ginetta-Nissan, racing resumed with Charlie heading LMP3 and with around two hours and 10 minutes remaining, he pitted to hand over to Hoy. With no dramas and the car working like clockwork, Hoy’s double-stint ran very smoothly before Charlie got back behind the wheel for the final 20 minute run to the flag.

“It was around this time last year I first knew there was a chance of possibly racing in LMP3 with Sir Chris, now here we are as champions”, added Charlie, “We don’t know what next year will hold just yet, and we’ve still got one round remaining this season anyway, but if Chris and I can continue our partnership in 2016 it would be fantastic. He’s improved so much as a driver this year.

“Winning the title with a race to go is a big weight off our shoulders, we can go to Estoril a few weeks from now with no pressure and try to end the season with another win. Now, though, we’ll take some time to celebrate winning the championship!”

Estoril in Portugal will host the finale of the European Le Mans Series campaign six weeks from now, over the weekend 17th/18th October.