One of the most exciting prospects in British Motorsport

In just a few short years Bertie Bream has risen from a complete novice to a fixture of the UK motorsport circuit. His journey is testament to the validity of Daytona’s progression pathway; however, Bream’s journey is anything but ordinary. Still at the beginning of his car racing career, his story is one of raw talent, relentless progression and a willingness to throw himself in at the deep end. He reminds us that talent can only get you so far, but when you surround yourself with the right people and strive for the right mindset, the sky is the limit.

Unlike many young drivers adorning the paddock of the upper echelons of the motorsport community, Bertie did not grow up immersed in racing. In 2022, a simple Google search for ‘karting tuition near me’ unearthed an experience which would shape the course of his life moving forwards. He stumbled upon MPH Karting Academy, and before long he was driving in his first karting session at Daytona Tamworth.

What began as curiosity sparked immense passion. Bream quickly discovered his crowd at Daytona Tamworth; tuition sessions turned to championship racing and before long he was competing in the SuperChamps series. Already jumping years ahead of the general pathway burgeoning racers often take, Bream began as he meant to continue – fast.

He competed in the winter series in the SODI class before making the move to DMAX at just 15 years old. This is often one of the more challenging steps in a young racer’s career; moving into our highest-performance karts while still honing race craft can unsettle drivers and see them fall back in the standings. Bream speaks of this time candidly, highlighting that he was less experienced than many of his competitors and initially struggled to match their pace. However, and this is key to any upcoming driver looking to follow Bream’s path, this became his greatest development tool.

“Fighting against people more experienced and quicker pushes you to be better.”

We pride ourselves on our greatest asset, our community. Outside of tuition and valuable track time, the strongest tool in a young driver’s progression is their competitors. Bream utilised this asset, learning all he could from those ahead of him, aided of course by a seemingly endless depth of raw talent. In DMAX he gelled with the machinery; the speed and more precise handling matched his rapidly developing driving style. By the end of the summer season, Bream stood on top of the podium at Daytona Tamworth, crowned DMAX SuperChamps Champion.

In true Bream fashion, his eyes turned to the next step. The foundation had been laid and a clear goal was in mind.

Before committing to a full car racing campaign, Bream sampled the waters at the end of 2023, competing in two rounds of the Junior Saloon Car Championship with Orex at Donington Park and Brands Hatch. Having completed his ARDS test in August 2023, the path into circuit racing was officially open.

In 2024, Bertie embarked on a full season in the Junior Saloon Car Championship with Cursley Motorsport. The move was encouraged and partially inspired by his old SuperChamps sparring partners, Ben Smiles and Jake Renshaw, who were also stepping into car racing. What began as rivalry in karting had evolved into something far more valuable - shared progression.

Even beyond Daytona, the community that shaped them continued to play a role in their development.

The Junior Saloon Car Championship marked a significant shift. Large grids, heavier machinery and the intricacies of race weekends demanded a new level of discipline. It was no longer simply about outright pace; it was about consistency, race craft and mechanical sympathy. Naturally, Bream adapted quickly. While overall podium finishes eluded him, he secured P3 in the Rookie Championship, a strong statement in his first full season of car racing.

The transition from kart to car can often expose weaknesses in race craft, yet Bream’s willingness to learn, combined with the competitive resilience forged in SuperChamps, ensured he remained firmly in the fight throughout the season. Crucially, he was not progressing in isolation.

Smiles and Renshaw were navigating their own early car racing campaigns, each selecting machinery suited to their driving style. Even as their paths diverged, the competitive push remained. Lap times were compared. Test days were discussed. Advice was exchanged. The benefit of community did not end when karting did; it simply evolved.

A healthy rivalry remains. In conversation with Bream, we discussed who he believed would come out on top if the trio returned to their home circuit at Daytona Tamworth for a DMAX sprint race. It is safe to say Bream was confident in his abilities.

This is perhaps one of the most understated advantages of Daytona’s pathway. Drivers do not just leave with trophies; they leave with relationships that continue to elevate them.

As with all motorsport journeys, progression is rarely linear. It is shaped by opportunity, preference and specialisation. Smiles found his stride in the MX-5 paddock. Renshaw gravitated toward the front-wheel-drive discipline of Civic Cup. Bream, meanwhile, felt drawn toward rear-wheel-drive machinery and the longer-term ambition of GT racing.

In 2025, at just 17 years old, Bream stepped into senior competition, joining the Porsche Boxster Cup with Supatune Motorsport. It was his first experience racing alongside drivers with decades of experience — seasoned competitors who had been honing their craft since before he first sat in a kart.

Yet, once again, he threw himself in at the deep end.

His debut weekend came at Silverstone National. After qualifying on pole position, only to have it rescinded, he lined up fourth on the grid for a wet race on dry tyres. By lap two he was leading. By the chequered flag he had built a commanding gap and secured victory. He would go on to win both races that weekend.

Subsequent rounds were not without their challenges. Technical infringements and minor penalties proved costly at key moments in the championship fight. Disqualifications beyond his control ultimately denied him the title, despite securing twelve podium finishes from fourteen races. He finished second overall, a remarkable achievement in his first senior campaign.

If anything, the setbacks reinforced the mindset that has defined his progression.

“You learn more losing than you do winning.”

Now, in 2026, Bream steps into the Ginetta GT4 in the GT Cup, a significant escalation in performance and expectation. The G56 represents a purpose-built race car, far removed from the developmental machinery of junior formulas. With increased power, downforce and technical complexity, it demands precision and maturity in equal measure. Test days at Donington Park and Silverstone have already highlighted the step up. The car rewards commitment, punishes hesitation and introduces a new layer of aerodynamic management.

For a driver still at the beginning of his car racing journey, it is another deliberate leap forward. His season will take him to some of the UK’s most iconic circuits, Brands Hatch, Snetterton and Donington Park, competing alongside some of the most exciting emerging talent in British motorsport.

And yet, despite the scale of the stage, the philosophy remains unchanged.

Throw yourself in. Learn from those around you. Surround yourself with the right people. Progress with intent.

Bertie Bream’s story is not simply one of rapid ascent; it is one of structured development, resilience and community. From a Google search in 2022 to the GT Cup grid just four years later, his trajectory demonstrates what is possible when opportunity meets application.