Casper Stevenson Explained

Casper Stevenson
Car Number:59
Caption:Stevenson's car in 2023
Nationality: British
Birth Date:22 April 2003
Birth Place:London, United Kingdom
Current Series:European Le Mans Series
First Year:2024
Wins:0
Starts:3
Podiums:2
Poles:0
Best Finish:2nd
Year:2024
Prev Series:FIA WEC
GTWC Europe Endurance Cup
GTWC Europe Sprint Cup
Euroformula Open Championship
F4 British Championship
Ginetta Junior Championship
Ginetta Winter Championship
Prev Series Years:2023
2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Titles:EF Open - Rookies' Championship
Title Years:2021
Awards:F4 British Championship Scholarship
Award Years:2020
Racing Licence: FIA Silver

Casper Stevenson (born 22 April 2003) is a British racing driver who is currently competing in the European Le Mans Series and the GT World Challenge Europe this year.

During the 2024 season he raced in the FIA World Endurance Championship for D'station Racing. He finished 2nd in the 8 Hours of Bahrain. As well as finishing on the podium in the Spa 24 Hours. Previously in his single seater career he became Euroformula Open rookies champion in 2021 and was 3rd in the F4 British Championship in 2020.

Early career

Karting

Stevenson mainly developed his karting career in the United Kingdom, racing in the various classes of the Super 1 National Kart Championships.[1]

Ginetta Junior Championship

Stevenson made his car racing debut in the winter series of the Ginetta Junior Championship in November 2018, before a full-time entry the following year with Richardson Racing.[2] He finished the season sixth overall with nine podiums, and second in the rookie standings behind Zak O'Sullivan.[3] [4]

Formula 4

In November 2019, following an assessment day at Silverstone, Stevenson won the inaugural F4 British Championship scholarship prize.[5] [6] He subsequently signed with new team Argenti Motorsport, which took over reigning champions Double R Racing's cars, for 2020.[7] He started the year off with consistent points finishes, before a run of nine consecutive podiums halfway through the season propelled him to third in the standings.[8] He achieved his first two wins in cars at Silverstone and Croft in the process.[9] [10]

Euroformula Open

Though initially planning to race in the Formula Regional European Championship for Van Amersfoort Racing in 2021,[11] for which he prepared during the winter in Asian F3,[12] Stevenson ended up joining the team in the Euroformula Open instead.[13] He took two wins throughout the season on his way to sixth in the standings, and was crowned rookies' champion.[14] [15]

Sportscar career

2022: Debut in GT3

Stevenson competed in the Gulf 12 Hours in January 2022, driving a Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo for 2 Seas Motorsport.[16] He finished fourth overall and third in his class, alongside gentleman drivers Ian Loggie and Morgan Tillbrook.[17] Stevenson gained praise after a competitive stint that saw him close in on platinum-rated factory driver Ben Barnicoat, in what was his professional sportscar racing debut.[18]

Stevenson then contested the GT World Challenge Europe for the AKKodis ASP Team, partnering Tommaso Mosca and Konstantin Tereshchenko in the Endurance Cup and Thomas Drouet in the Sprint Cup.[19] [20] Having taken six podiums from his first seven races before racing at the historic Spa 24 Hours in late July, Stevenson finished runner-up in the Silver class of the Sprint Cup and ninth in the Endurance Cup.

2023: Step-up to the World Endurance Championship

In 2023, Stevenson moved to Aston Martin Racing to make his debut in the FIA World Endurance Championship, driving for the TF Sport-operated D'station Racing team in the GTE Am class alongside Satoshi Hoshino and Tomonobu Fujii.[21] [22] He finished 2nd in the last race of the FIA World Endurance Championship in the 8 Hours of Bahrain. Stevenson was commended for his final stints which saw him close a thirty three second gap to the leader to just 1.6 seconds leading to a tight battle for victory in the closing laps.[23]

Stevenson also notably finished third in the Spa 24 Hours in the Pro-Am class in early July.

2024: European Le Mans Series & GT World Challenge Europe

For 2024, Stevenson stayed with Aston Martin Racing to compete in the European Le Mans Series with partner team Racing Spirit of Léman.[24] He also entered the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup with the successful British team Barwell Motorsport.

At the halfway point of the European Le Mans Series, Stevenson and his teammates Derek De Boer and Valentin Hasse-Clot sat second in the championship with two podiums in the opening three races.[25] [26]

In the GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup campaign, Stevenson and his teammates finished on the podium in the historic centenary edition of the Spa 24 Hours in the competitive Bronze Cup category. Finishing 14th overall out of the 66 car grid. [27]

Personal life

Stevenson has mild cerebral palsy.[28] [29] This affected him in his single seater career, most notably facing mobility problems in the Tatuus F3 T-318, which led to his switch from the Formula Regional European Championship to Euroformula in 2021.[11]

Racing record

Racing career summary

SeasonSeriesTeamRacesWinsPolesF/LapsPodiumsPointsPosition
2018Ginetta Junior Winter ChampionshipN/A30000??
2019Ginetta Junior ChampionshipRichardson Racing2600094276th
2020F4 British ChampionshipArgenti Motorsport26223143283rd
2021Euroformula Open Championshipalign=left nowrapVan Amersfoort Racing2420042176th
F3 Asian ChampionshipEvans GP60000023rd
Rundstrecken Challenge Nürburgring - VT2AVIA Racing100006.56NC†
2022GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupAKKodis ASP Team50000432nd
align=left nowrapGT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Silver0001339th
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup1000001213th
GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup - Silver0007882nd
Gulf 12 Hours - GT3 Pro-Am2 Seas Motorsport10011N/A3rd
2023FIA World Endurance Championship - LMGTE AmD'station Racing700013114th
24 Hours of Le Mans - LMGTE Am10000N/ADNF
Super Taikyu - ST-110101151.5‡2nd‡
align=left nowrapGT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Pro-AmCSA Racing100010NC
GT Cup Championship - Group GT37TSIX401020NC
nowrap2023-24Asian Le Mans Series - GTD'station Racing50000033rd
2024European Le Mans Series - GT3Racing Spirit of Léman60102663rd
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance CupBarwell Motorsport500000NC
align=left nowrapGT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup - Bronze4000124*15th*
24H Series - GT3Dynami:t Energy Racing10000
2024-25Asian Le Mans Series - GTCarGuy Racing
2025IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDHeart of Racing Team10122428983rd
2026IMSA SportsCar Championship - GTDDragonSpeed10000174*15th*
† As Stevenson was a guest driver, he was ineligible for a championship position.
* Season still in progress.

‡ Team standings

Complete Ginetta Junior Championship results

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

Complete F4 British Championship results

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

Complete F3 Asian Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in italics indicate the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Complete Euroformula Open Championship results

(key) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in italics indicate points for the fastest lap of top ten finishers)

Complete GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup results

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

YearTeamCarClass1234567Pos.Points
2022nowrapAKKodis ASP TeamnowrapMercedes-AMG GT3 EvoSilverIMO
LEC
SPA
6H

SPA
12H

SPA
24H

HOC
CAT
9th33
2023nowrapCSA RacingnowrapAudi R8 LMS Evo IIPro-AmMNZLECSPA
6H

SPA
12H

SPA
24H

NĂśRCAT11th36
2024nowrapBarwell MotorsportnowrapLamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2BronzeLEC
SPA
6H

SPA
12H

SPA
24H

NĂśR
MNZ
JED
15th30

Complete GT World Challenge Europe Sprint Cup results

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

Complete FIA World Endurance Championship results

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

Complete 24 Hours of Le Mans results

YearTeamCo-DriversCarClassLaps
2023 D'station Racing Tomonobu Fujii
Satoshi Hoshino
Aston Martin Vantage AMRGTE
Am
163DNFDNF
2025 Kessel Racing Takeshi Kimura
Daniel Serra
Ferrari 296 GT3LMGT333940th8th

Complete Asian Le Mans Series results

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

! Year! Team! Class! Car! Engine!1!2!3!4!5!6!Pos.!Points
nowrap2023–24nowrapD'station RacingGTnowrapAston Martin Vantage AMR GT3nowrapAston Martin M177 4.0 L Turbo V8SEP
1

SEP
2

DUB
ABU
1

ABU
2

33rd0
2024–25CarGuy RacingGTFerrari 296 GT3Ferrari F163 3.0 L Turbo V6SEP
1

SEP
2

DUB
1

DUB
2

ABU
1

ABU
2

20th9

Complete European Le Mans Series results

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

Complete IMSA SportsCar Championship results

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

YearTeamClassMakeEngine12345678910Points
2025nowrapHeart of Racing TeamGTDnowrapAston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 EvonowrapAston Martin M177 4.0 L Turbo V8DAY
SEB
LBH
LGA
WGL
MOS
ELK
VIR
IMS
PET
3rd2898
2026DragonSpeedGTDChevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.RChevrolet LT6.R 5.5 L V8DAY
SEB
LBH
LGA
WGL
MOS
ELK
VIR
IMS
PET
15th*174*

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Casper Stevenson. Ginetta.com. 2022-01-04. 4 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220104192859/https://www.ginetta.com/driver/Casper_Stevenson. dead.
  2. Web site: 2019-02-12. Karting Graduate Casper Stevenson Joins Michelin Ginetta Junior Championship. Ginetta.com. 2019-02-20. 4 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211204171929/https://www.ginetta.com/news/karting-graduate-casper-stevenson-joins-michelin-ginetta-junior-championship. dead.
  3. Web site: JUNIOR points 2019.xlsb. TSL Timing. 2019-10-13. 2022-01-04.
  4. Web site: Formula Scout's 20 drivers to watch in 2020. Formula Scout. 2020-01-15. 2022-01-04.
  5. Web site: 2019-11-06. Casper Stevenson wins inaugural British F4 Scholarship. F4 British Championship. 2019-11-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928194010/https://www.fiaformula4.com/casper-stevenson-wins-inaugural-british-f4-scholarship/?tr=2053&sr=. dead. 2021-09-28.
  6. Web site: Casper Stevenson wins inaugural British F4 Scholarship prize. TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk. Jackson. Tom. 2019-11-12. 2022-01-04.
  7. Web site: British F4 Scholarship winner Casper Stevenson joins Double R with Argenti. Formula Scout. Waring. Bethonie. 2020-01-27. 2022-01-04.
  8. Web site: These are the 10 Formula 4 Rookies of 2020. F1 Feeder Series. Visman. Floris. 2020-12-22. 2022-06-27.
  9. Web site: Casper Stevenson takes maiden British F4 win as championship battle intensifies. TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk. Jeffray. Matt. 2020-09-27. 2022-01-04.
  10. Web site: British F4 season review: Fortec's Browning wins in closest action yet. Formula Scout. Waring. Bethonie. 2020-12-11. 2022-01-04.
  11. Web site: Ultima ora: Boya da VAR, Bortoleto passa a FA Racing. italiaracing.net. it-IT. 9 April 2021. 4 January 2022.
  12. Web site: 2021-01-06. Casper Stevenson joins Evans GP for Asian F3. Evans GP. en-GB.
  13. Web site: Casper Stevenson joins VAR for 2021 EFO Championship . 2022-06-08 . www.vanamersfoortracing.nl . en.
  14. Web site: Stevenson's maiden Euroformula triumph makes it two in a row for VAR. Formula Scout. Wood. Ida. 11 July 2021. 4 January 2022.
  15. Web site: Euroformula Open Monza: Das e Stevenson si dividono i successi. LiveGP.it. it-IT. 2021-09-26. 2022-01-04.
  16. Web site: Defending Champions 2 Seas Motorsport Name 2 Car Mercedes AMG Line-up. Dailysportscar. 2021-12-30. 2022-01-04.
  17. Web site: 2 Seas Mercedes-AMG Takes Commanding Win in Gulf 12H. Sportscar365. Dagys. John. 2022-01-08. 2022-01-17.
  18. Web site: 2 Seas Mercedes-AMGs Control Opening Six Hours. Sportscar365. Lloyd. Daniel. 2022-01-08. 2022-06-27.
  19. Web site: Deux nouvelles recrues chez Team AKKA-ASP. endurance-info.com. 2022-01-25. 2022-01-25. 25 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220125171402/https://www.endurance-info.com/auto/article/100555-deux-nouvelles-recrues-chez-team-akka-asp. dead.
  20. Web site: AKKA-ASP Rebrands as Akkodis ASP Team. 30 March 2022. Daniel. Lloyd. John Dagys Media. Sportscar365. 30 March 2022.
  21. Web site: D'Station Racing Confirm 2023 FIA WEC Campaign. 10 January 2023. Graham. Goodwin. Dailysportscar. 10 January 2023.
  22. Web site: Stevenson Joins D'station Aston Martin Squad. Sportscar365. Lloyd. Daniel. John Dagys Media. 2023-01-10. 2023-01-11.
  23. Web site: Stevenson Rocket Run For A Grandstand Finish For GTE . 2024-07-14 . www.dailysportscar.com. 12 November 2023 .
  24. Web site: Casper Stevenson Completes Racing Spirit Of Léman ELMS Crew . 2024-07-14 . www.dailysportscar.com. 16 February 2024 .
  25. Web site: European Le Mans 2024 4 Hours of Le Castellet Results European Le Mans Race Results . 2024-12-16 . www.motorsport.com.
  26. Web site: European Le Mans 2024 4 Hours of Imola Results European Le Mans Race Results . 2024-12-16 . www.motorsport.com.
  27. Web site: Motorsport . Barwell . 2024-07-01 . Barwell Motorsport . 2024-07-14 . Barwell Motorsport . en.
  28. Web site: "Of course there are extra challenges driving with cerebral palsy, but less so than in other sports perhaps so it's great to race on equal terms and have no excuses!". Twitter. Scope. 2020-10-06. 2022-01-04.
  29. Web site: Le Mans 24 Hours Preview: Part 3, GTE Am & Garage 56. Dailysportscar. Goodwin. Graham. O'Connell. RJ. Kilbey. Stephen. 7 June 2023. 3 February 2024.