King crowned at glittering BRDC awards

The Warwickshire driver picked up the trophy in front of motorsport luminaries including Sir Stirling Moss, John Surtees and Christian Horner after being crowned British champion and finishing sixth in the European Championship - by some margin the leading rookie

“It’s been a great year,” said King. “I’ve learned more this season than in any other of my career so far.

“This was only my third season in cars and I’m already nearly halfway up the ladder to where I ultimately want to be.”

Carlin Racing director Trevor Carlin concurred, saying: “Jordan has been a revelation.

“He will be one to watch over the next few seasons.”