Jonny Edgar, who recently captured the FIA World Endurance Championship LMGT3 title, has been appointed as a factory driver for Corvette Racing.
The 22-year-old British driver claimed the crown aboard the No. 33 TF Sport Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R largely solo, despite sharing driving duties for much of the year with Nicky Catsburg and Ben Keating, and has seen his career accelerate dramatically after moving from formula racing to endurance competition.
In 2024, Edgar triumphed in the European Le Mans Series LMP2 championship aboard TF Sport’s Oreca 07 Gibson, and subsequently joined the squad’s LMGT3 program as a FIA Silver-rated driver in Keating’s lineup.
Alongside clinching the class win at this year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, Edgar — set to ascend to Gold status in 2027 — has also earned victories in LMP2 and GTD within the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.
His elevation to the factory ranks echoes the path taken by Nico Varrone, who entered Corvette Racing after securing the 2023 WEC GTE-Am title, a timing that coincided with Catsburg and Keating as teammates for 2026.
Having long expressed a goal of earning a Corvette factory seat, Edgar now joins the current roster of factory drivers alongside Antonio Garcia, Alexander Sims, Tommy Milner, Nicky Catsburg, Nico Varrone, and Charlie Eastwood.
Details of Edgar’s, Varrone’s and Eastwood’s programs will be announced at a later stage.
“We’re pleased to welcome Jonny into the Corvette Racing factory driver lineup,” said Andrea Hidalgo, Corvette Racing program manager. “He earned this opportunity through two years of solid results and professionalism with TF Sport.”
“Jonny brings a fresh perspective and a dynamic skill set to our group, and we are excited to see him grow and develop as part of the factory lineup.”
Edgar added: “When the chance to race with Ben in 2025 arose, this outcome felt perfect. It is a tremendous honor to move from Silver status into a factory driver role for Corvette Racing.”
“I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity. The past couple of years behind the wheel of a Corvette have been rewarding. We kicked off with Corvette’s first LMGT3 and WEC win in Qatar last year, which was my first race in a Corvette, and the Le Mans victory stands out as a truly special milestone.”
“Looking from last year to this year, I believe I progressed significantly. Much of that growth came from what I’ve learned from my teammates. It’s been invaluable, and this year I’ve taken on more responsibility for setup decisions as I entered my second year and understood the car better.”
“I’ve also been more involved in that aspect already. Seeing how Dani Juncadella, Nicky and Charlie have done it has been a massive help, and I feel ready for this new role and excited for it.”
