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The Racing Steps Foundation, abbreviated as RSF, is an organization founded by Graham Sharp in 2008 with former Formula One driver John Surtees as the ambassador for the organization. RSF aids young British racing drivers in the junior categories of Formula Three, Formula Renault 2.0, Formula Renault 3.5, Indy Lights and karting. The Racing Steps foundation also run a number of riders in the Moto GP Moto3 Class. Two drivers have graduated from RSF, and are now racing in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Currently, there are five drivers in five different formula racing categories being backed by the RSF. They are:

  • Jake Dennis (GP3 Series, Arden Motorsport)
  • Alex Quinn (F4 British Championship, Fortec Motorsport)
  • Oliver Rowland (GP2 Series, MP Motorsport)
  • Ben Barnicoat (FIA European Formula 3 Championship, Hitech GP)
  • Jack Harvey (Indy Lights, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports)

    • Motorcycle racers include:

  • John McPhee (motorcycle racer) (Moto3 World Championship)
  • Rory Skinner (FIM CEV Junior Moto3 Championship)

    • RSF Graduates:

  • Oliver Turvey (WEC LMP2, Jota Sport & McLaren F1 test driver)
  • James Calado (WEC GTE Pro, AF Corse)

    • As well as drivers, a number of teams are affiliated with the organization, they include:

  • Carlin
  • Fortec Motorsport
  • Schmidt Peterson Motorsports
  • Racing Team Germany
  • ART Grand Prix

    • References

    Racing Steps Foundation Wikipedia
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