Mahiki Racing will make its full-season British GT3 debut after confirming Josh Rowledge alongside team owner Steven Lake in a McLaren 720S.
Lake steps up from GT4 where he has spent the last two seasons driving Mahiki’s Lotus and Ginetta, while Rowledge returns to the championship after contesting Porsche Carrera Cup Asia throughout 2025.
The team intended to race the McLaren at Donington Decider last year before a testing accident ended its participation before officially beginning. It’s first GT3 start will therefore come in late April at the Silverstone 500.
20-year-old Rowledge has a season of GT3 racing under his belt from 2024 when he partnered Matt Topham at Blackthorn. But the front-engined Aston Martin was a very different beast to the McLaren, which has its powerplant behind the driver, as well as the one-make Carrera Cup car he campaigned last year.
He is also the first confirmed FIA Silver graded driver to be eligible for SRO GT Academy points. The winner of British GT’s element will join their equivalents from GT World Challenge Asia, America and Australia in a fully funded CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa entry next year.
“After competing in the British GT Championship in 2023 with the McLaren GT4 and stepping up to GT3 competition in 2024, I feel I’ve built a really solid foundation at this level,” he said. “Racing extensively in Asia last season was a huge part of my development, pushing me in new environments and accelerating my learning both on and off the track.
“Joining Mahiki Racing is incredibly exciting for me. The team has shown real ambition and professionalism, and I’m confident we have everything in place to be competitive from the very start. I’m fully focused on working closely with the engineers and crew to extract the maximum from every session, and I can’t wait to see what we can achieve together this season.
“I’d also like to say a huge thank you to my sponsors, GB Technologies, Rescue rod and We Trade, for their continued support. Their belief in me makes this opportunity possible, and I’m proud to be representing them as we head into an exciting season ahead.”
Lake added: “We’re delighted to welcome Josh to Mahiki Racing for the upcoming season. He’s shown impressive progression over the past few years, stepping up through the British GT ranks and gaining valuable experience internationally. His pace, professionalism, and approach to racing really stood out to us, and I’m confident he’ll be a great fit within the team.
“On a personal note, it’s a real privilege for me to be racing alongside Josh this season. I also had the privilege of having Josh race for my karting team many years ago when he was a young driver, competing in Cadets. To see the journey he’s been on since then, build such a successful career, and now come full circle to be my team-mate, is something I’m incredibly proud to be a part of.
“As a team, Mahiki Racing is focused on continuing to push forward, building momentum, and delivering strong performances on track while growing professionally off it. We’re hugely excited about what lies ahead and can’t wait to get the season underway.”
Further Mahiki entries will be announced before British GT’s media day on March 31.
