Max Coates in action at Donington Park at the weekend Yorkshireman Max Coates made a sensational, last-minute return to the BTCC support paddock this past weekend, securing a podium finish and sitting 3rd in the championship standings after the first race weekend of the season in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. Thanks to the support of a number of long-term partners Max was only able to commit to the season opening round at Donington Park on the Monday, earlier that week.  Follow

Duckhams Yuasa Racing delivered a spirited performance over the weekend (October 3–5) as Max Coates scored a record-breaking victory in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Brands Hatch. Arriving at the final meeting of the season, Max and Jacob Tofts in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB were in mathematical contention for their respective titles but ultimately didn’t enjoy the fortune required to secure the silverware this time.  Challenging wet conditions dominated Friday’s practice

Duckhams Yuasa Racing maintained its strong form in both the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB at the weekend (19–21 September), securing four podium finishes at Silverstone. Arriving at the home of the British Grand Prix, the team was firmly in the fight for titles in both series, with Jacob Tofts continuing his RS Pro battle in the Sprint Challenge and Max Coates competing for Pro-Am honours in the Carrera Cup. In the Carrera Cup, Max was sixth fastest

Duckhams Yuasa Racing returned to the Porsche Carrera Cup GB podium at the weekend (30–31 August) as Max Coates battled through to claim second place at Donington Park.  Racing on the full Grand Prix circuit at the Leicestershire venue, Max set the fastest Pro-Am time during Thursday’s mixed-weather practice sessions. Saturday’s qualifying ran in dry but cloudy conditions, with Max securing third in Pro-Am and ninth overall. Sunday’s opening race brought early drama as Max wa

Duckhams Yuasa Racing enjoyed another successful weekend of Porsche racing (August 15-17), taking victory in the Sprint Challenge GB and leaving joint-leaders in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. The team returned to double duty at Knockhill, in Scotland, with Max Coates competing in the Carrera Cup and Jacob Tofts in the Sprint Challenge. Max produced a strong showing in the Carrera Cup GB session, placing fourth in Pro-Am. Jacob made an excellent start to race one, holding the le

Duckhams Yuasa Racing celebrated a triumphant weekend in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB as local favourite Max Coates clinched a Pro-Am win at Croft Circuit in Yorkshire. The weekend began with two practice sessions on Friday, followed by a single 30-minute qualifying on Saturday. Max demonstrated impressive pace, topping the Pro-Am timesheets and finishing third overall – just 0.2 seconds shy of pole position.  In Sunday’s opening race, he made a strong start and held second pla

Duckhams Yuasa Racing continued its run of form in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at the weekend (June 6-8) as Max Coates took a pair of second place finishes at Thruxton in Hampshire. Following Friday’s practice sessions, Max faced a single qualifying session on Saturday. Starting the session patiently in the pit lane, his first run produced the fastest time in Pro-Am and fifth overall.On a fresh set of tyres, he remained quickest in class, qualifying sixth overall.  The opening

Duckhams Yuasa Racing enjoyed a superb victory in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB as Max Coates took a lights-to-flag win at Snetterton (23-25 May), vaulting to the top of the Pro-Am championship standings. After promising running in Friday’s free practice, overnight rain had made the 2.97-mile circuit greasy, meaning the fastest times set during the 30-minute qualifying session held on Saturday morning, would be set at the end of the session. Unfortunately, Max was held up to two

Duckhams Yuasa Racing by Graves Motorsport made a strong start to its 2025 campaign, securing a pair of podium finishes as both the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB roared into life at Donington Park over the weekend (April 26-27). This season, the team is represented by talented drivers Max Coates (PCCGB) and Jacob Tofts (PSCGB), both of whom showed strong form from the outset. Max endured a challenging start in the Porsche Carrera Cup GB. His qualifyin

Duckhams Yuasa Racing is set to open its 2025 motorsport campaign as both the Porsche Carrera Cup GB and Porsche Sprint Challenge GB seasons begin at Donington Park this weekend (April 26-27). The team has enjoyed success in recent seasons, winning the Carrera Cup Drivers’ title in 2021, Drivers’ and Rookie titles in 2023, and the 2024 British GT Championship Silver/Am honours, underlining its strong reputation. For 2025, two new faces will be supported by the team, with Max

Duckhams Yuasa Racing is proud to announce its exciting plans for the 2025 motorsport season, as the team continues its mission to support and develop exceptional racing talent.

Max Coates on the podium after race three of the Porsche Sprint Challenge at Croft Circuit Max Coates debut season in the Porsche Sprint...

Photo credit: Jakob Ebrey Photography. Max Coates will race for Graves Motorsport in the 2023 Porsche Sprint Challenge GB North...

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates in action at Oulton Park The MINI CHALLENGE returned to Oulton Park at the weekend...

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates got his championship challenge back on track at Brands Hatch by finishing on the...

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates suffered a blow in the first MINI CHALLENGE UK race of weekend but recovered to a top...

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates wins the final MINI CHALLENGE UK race of the 2021 season at Brands Hatch The MINI...

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates signs with Graves Motorsport on a multi-year deal as the team announce BTCC plans...

The MINI CHALLENGE UK championship headed North of the border to the Knockhill circuit in Scotland for their fourth round of the season.

Photo credit: (Jakob Ebrey Photography) Max Coates attacking the Knickerbrook chicane at Oulton Park Max Coates took two fourth place...