There is a new name etched on the Formula Ford Festival trophy as Jason Smyth, became the latest driver to add his name to an illustrious list of winners at Brands Hatch last weekend.

The Indy Circuit hosted the spectacular two day festival and it was Smyth who led from lights to flag having started on pole position in the final to take home the prestigious prize.

In taking victory at the weekend Smyth is the first second generation winner of the Festival, following in the footsteps of dad Neville who won in 2010.

Smyth held the lead from the off and crossed the start/finish line at the head of the order on each of the race’s 25 laps, with the race running slightly longer following a series of safety car interruptions. But Smyth negotiated all of the challenges well to get the job done.

Jordan Dempsey produced a strong launch from third on the grid to jump past Tom Nippers in the other of the front row starting cars. Dempsey then ran as Smyth’s nearest challenger for the duration but wasn’t able to find a way to defeat his rival.

Two-time previous winner Niall Murray ran a little wide on the opening lap, dropping from sixth to seventh. But the Irishman offered an indication that without that early wobble, he could have been a challenger for one of the top-two spots, climbing back up the order to take third by the end.

Nippers meanwhile had to settle for fifth after losing a further place to yet another two-time Festival victor in Rory Smith. Behind that came Morgan Quinn and Luke Cooper in sixth and seventh. Alex Walker, Connor Willis and Ben Cochran completed the top-ten.

Formula Ford Festival, 2025 Grand Final, Brands Hatch:

1.       Jason Smyth, Van Diemen

2.       Jordan Dempsey, Medina Sport

3.       Niall Murray, Van Diemen

4.       Rory Smith, Medina Sport

5.       Tom Nippers, Van Diemen

6.       Morgan Quinn, Van Diemen

7.       Luke Copoer, Swift

8.       Alex Walker, Van Diemen

9.       Connor Willis, Van Diemen

10.   Ben Cochran, Van Diemen

Images courtesy of Brands Hatch