Considering he didn’t do much in the way of Karting, Jake’s racecraft is as good as someone with years and years of racing experience, not just one full season. Some of his overtakes are superb – clean and decisive. He has got natural, raw speed and that’s something you can’t really teach. He will definitely go far in the sport.

Jason Plato – 2001, 2010 British Touring Car Champion.

He’s a little star. A lovely kid, always smiling, a real character. Just what you want from a young driver – lot’s of personality and mega quick in a car. I knew him when he was about 11 helping out Red Line Racing when I was racing in the Porsche Carerra Cup – he made a big impression on me then – I’d love to race with him alongside me in the future, that’s how good he is.

Richard Westbrook – 2006, 2007 Porsche Supercup Champion, 2009 FIA GT2 Champion, Factory driver, Corvette Racing.

It was a really easy thing including Jake on the BRDC Rising Stars programme. He’s great in front of a camera, a real enthusiast and has a real passion for the sport. His driving is the main thing; naturally quick – he’s fast in testing, qualifying and the race – he’s fast at every track, regardless of the weather, and always races hard. The ‘Rising Stars’ programme is about identifying future British champions – there’s no doubt in my mind Jake has what it takes to be a top Professional Racing Driver.

Tim Harvey – President of the British Racing Driver’s Club ‘Rising Stars’ programme 1992 British Touring Car Champion, 2008, 2010 Porsche Carerra Cup GB Champion