Cooper Webster

Cooper Webster (born 27 March 2003) is an Australian racing driver who last competed in the 2024 Macau Grand Prix for Evans GP.^[1] He is also an esports driver for Oracle Red Bull Racing Esports.^[2][3]

Career

Karting

Webster started karting at the age of nine after racing BMX since the age of four.^[4][5] In 2016, he became champion in the KA4 Junior category of the Australian Kart Championship. In 2018, he finished third in the KA3 Junior category of the Victorian Kart Championship.^[3]

Hyundai Excel Championship

Webster started car racing in a family-run Hyundai Excel.^[5] In 2019, he became vice-champion in his first full season in the Hyundai Excel Championship.^[6]

S5000 Championship

In 2021, Webster joined Australian Racing Enterprise to make his debut in the S5000 Australian Drivers' Championship. He took his first win in the second round at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit and finished the season in seventh.^[7][8] He also joined Versa Motorsport for the opening round of the 2021 S5000 Tasman Series.^[9]

In 2022, Webster remained in the S5000 Australian Drivers' Championship and S5000 Tasman Series with Versa Motorsport.^[10][11] In the Australian Drivers' Championship, he took two wins en route to third in the standings.^[8] In the Tasman Series, he became vice-champion behind Nathan Herne.^[8]

In 2023, Webster remained in the S5000 Australian Drivers' Championship with the team.^[12]

GB4

In 2023, Webster also joined Evans GP to compete in the GB4 Championship.^[8] He took his first two wins of the season at Snetterton Circuit before completing a perfect triple-win weekend in the final round at Donington Park.^[13][14] He ultimately became GB4 vice-champion behind Tom Mills.^[15]

Formula 4

F4 Indian Championship

In late 2023, Webster also competed in the inaugural F4 Indian Championship.^[16] Webster drove for Chennai Turbo Riders, where he dominated the championship, winning eight races, with eleven podiums and five poles, he finished with 282.5 points.

Formula 4 Australian Championship

After Evans GP pulled out of competing in the 2024 Eurocup-3 season, they made their debut in the final round of the 2024 Formula 4 Australian Championship at the Sepang International Circuit. Webster would be a part of their lineup. He got a podium in all three races, including a win in the second race. Webster finished the championship in seventh with 58 points.

Eurocup-3

Webster was scheduled to drive in the 2024 Eurocup-3 season with Versa Evans GP.^[17] Evans GP planned to field three cars, but after failing to sign additional drivers, the team abandoned these plans.^[18]

Formula Regional

FIA Formula Regional World Cup

Webster would make his Formula Regional debut during the 2024 Macau Grand Prix with Evans GP.^[1] He would start the race in 15th due to penalties, but would make a successful recovery drive to finish the race in fifth.^[19][20]

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

* Season still in progress.

Complete S5000 results

Complete GB4 Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete F4 Indian Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula 4 Australian Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate fastest lap)

Complete Macau Grand Prix results

References

1. ^ GP, Evans (2024-10-03). "Evans GP announces Cooper Webster for 2024 Macau GP Formula Regional World Cup". Evans GP | Official Web Site | Motorsport Team. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
2. ^ "Cooper Webster". www.redbullracing.com. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
3. ^ "How one rising star is using sim racing to their advantage". www.motorsport.com. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
4. ^ "Cooper Webster - Racing Driver in Australia - Profile". cooperwebster.com.au. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
5. ^ Williams, Bruce (22 June 2020). "YOUNG GUNS: COOPER WEBSTER"
6. ^ "Cooper Webster". www.gb-4.net. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
7. ^ richardrt (2021-03-13). "17-year-old Cooper Webster stuns in the Phillip Island rain". S5000. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
8. ^ Wood, Ida (2022-12-19). "Evans GP makes Tasman Series runner-up Webster its first GB4 signing". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
9. ^ Neal, Timothy (17 November 2021). "WEBSTER RETURNS FOR SYDNEY S5000 ROUND"
10. ^ richardrt (2022-01-16). "Versa Motorsport confirms 2022 driver". S5000. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
11. ^ richardrt (2022-07-25). "Versa Motorsport confirms Cooper Webster for Tasman Series". S5000. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
12. ^ richardrt (2023-01-31). "Versa returns in strength for 2023 Gold Star campaign". S5000. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
13. ^ Whitfield, Steve (2023-06-18). "Webster storms from 11th to win reversed-grid GB4 contest". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
14. ^ Whitfield, Steve (2023-10-22). "Webster completes Donington win hat-trick in GB4 finale". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
15. ^ "GB4 Championship: Webster completes sensational treble victory at Donington Decider". KartXpress. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
16. ^ Wood, Ida (2023-11-05). "Cooper Webster leads inaugural round of Indian F4 championship". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
17. ^ Allen, Peter (2023-11-28). "GB4 star Webster gets Eurocup-3 move with Versa Evans GP alliance". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
18. ^ Arroyo, Juan (16 May 2024). "Evans GP won't compete in 2024 Eurocup-3 season". Feeder Series. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
19. ^ Wood, Ida (2024-11-17). "Ugochukwu takes FRegional World Cup by winning the Macau GP". Formula Scout. Retrieved 2024-11-17.
20. ^ "Race Classification". Federation Internationale de l'Automobile. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2024-11-17.

External links

• Official website