Brendon Alistair Leitch[1] (born 28 November 1995), is a New Zealand motor racing driver.
| Brendon Leitch | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Nationality |  New Zealander |
| Born | 28 November 1995 Invercargill, New Zealand |
| Related to | Damon Leitch (brother) |
| Toyota Racing Series career | |
| Debut season | 2014 |
| Current team | Toyota Racing |
| Racing licence |  FIA Silver |
| Car number | 86 |
| Former teams | Victory Motor Racing |
| Starts | 94 |
| Wins | 6 |
| Poles | 2 |
| Fastest laps | 4 |
| Best finish | 3rd in 2016 |
| Previous series | |
| 2017 2010-2013 2009-10 | Formula 4 United States Championship New Zealand Formula Ford Championship South Island Formula Ford Championship |
| Championship titles | |
| 2023 | Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe - Pro |
Career
editLeitch began car racing in the Formula Ford category in 2009, racing in the South Island Formula Ford Championship. The following year, he would contend the New Zealand Formula Ford Championship, with modest results. The following two years would be more successful for Leitch, finishing third in the 2011-12 championship, and second the following season.
Following these strong performances, Leitch would contend the Toyota Racing Series for the 2014 season - joining brother Damon. Leitch's most successful season to date would be the 2016 season, where he scored one win, three podiums and third overall in the driver standings. Following this, Leitch secured a drive in the Formula 4 United States Championship for 2017. After a strong campaign, Leitch returned to New Zealand and would contend his fifth consecutive season in the Toyota Racing Series.
In December 2018, it was announced that Leitch would contend his sixth season in the Toyota Racing Series with Victory Motor Racing.[2]
Racing record
editCareer summary
edit† As Leitch was a guest driver, he was ineligible to score points. * Season still in progress.
Complete F3 Asian Championship results
edit(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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | BlackArts Racing Team | SEP 1 4 |
SEP 2 3 |
SEP 3 4 |
CHA 1 5 |
CHA 2 Ret |
CHA 3 3 |
SUZ 1 5 |
SUZ 2 Ret |
SUZ 3 2 |
SIC1 1 3 |
SIC1 2 5 |
SIC1 3 8 |
SIC2 1 10 |
SIC2 2 2 |
SIC2 3 4 |
4th | 152 |
Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship Results
edit(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 |
HIG 2 |
HIG 3 |
TER 1 |
TER 2 |
TER 3 |
MAN 1 |
MAN 2 |
MAN 3 |
HMP 1 6 |
HMP 2 4 |
HMP 3 14 |
TAU 1 |
TAU 2 |
TAU 3 |
18th | 44 |
Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results
edit(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Entrant | Class | Make | Engine | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Rank | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MDK Motorsports | GTD | Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) | Porsche 4.2 L Flat-6 | DAY | SEB | LBH | LGA | WGL | MOS | ELK | VIR | IMS 12 |
PET | 62nd | 210 |
References
edit- ^ "BRENDON LEITCH RACING LIMITED". New Zealand Companies Office. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Leitch back for title attempt in Castrol Toyota Racing Series". 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
External links
edit- Brendon Leitch career summary at DriverDB.com
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