A MOTORSPORT enthusiast from Wokingham has been announced as the latest driver to join a disabled motor racing team.

Bobby Trundley, who has autism is the most recent driver to join the BRIT competitive racing team, which consists of members who are injured military troops.

The student from the Berkshire College of Agriculture aims to join them in being the first ever all disabled team to compete in the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race.

Bobby said: “Joining Team BRIT is a dream come true. I have endured bullying and disbelief from many people who have said I would amount to nothing.

“To be part of such an inspirational team as they forge a path toward inclusion and equality in motorsport is such an honour. “

The motorsport enthusiast was diagnosed with autism at the age of four and uses the sport as way of coping with the condition.

Bobby added: “I love endurance racing. When I’m driving, everything falls into place and I am 100 per cent focused. “

Mr Trundley first sat in a cadet go-kart when he was 10 years old, where he discovered he had a talent for driving.

The 19-year-old is now the reigning Dmax champion and holds five titles, which includes being a three times endurance champion.

His achievements in the sport have been recognised, after he was awarded the Anna Kennedy OBE, Autism Hero Award in 2017.

Bobby said: “Raising autism awareness has been an important part of my life and I hope that by sharing my story as part of the team I may inspire others to believe in themselves and push themselves to achieve.”

Mr Trundley will be taking part in his first race on behalf of the team at Brands Hatch, Kent in April.

Team BRIT will be competing in the Britcar Championship later this year, for more information about the team visit: https://www.teambrit.co.uk/.