SARGENT AIMING TO FINISH FORMULA FORD ON A HIGH

Tom Sargent is aiming to complete his time in the Formula Ford junior development category on a high note, when the 2021 national championship concludes with round four at Phillip Island this weekend.

Sargent has already clinched this year’s national Formula Ford title, having taken overall honours in each of the three rounds so far. The Young driver said while this minimises the pressure for this weekend, he is still focused on ending his Formula Ford journey on a winning note, before he graduates to the Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge in 2022.

“I’ll still be trying to win all three races, I’d love to finish the season with a perfect streak of round wins,” Sargent said.

“Having already wrapped up the title, it means I can just enjoy driving the car and I don’t have to worry about the points situation. It’s a great position to be in.”

Having competed in Formula Ford at both state and national levels since 2018, Sargent said he’s a little sad to see his time in the category coming to an end.

“When the chequered flag waves at the end of the last race on Sunday, and I get out of the car for the last time, I’m expecting it to be an emotional moment – I’ve had so much fun in the category and there have been many happy memories,” he said.

“I’ve learned so much and I’ve been fortunate to have been surrounded by some brilliant people at the CHE Racing Team.

“It’s like finishing school in a way, it’s the end of one chapter in my life and career, but it’s also the start of an exciting new chapter with the Porsche racing I’m going to be doing in 2022.”

This weekend’s Formula Ford round will consist of qualifying and race one on Saturday, followed by races two and three on Sunday.