Corvette Racing has promoted newly crowned FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) LMGT3 champion Jonny Edgar to its factory driver line-up for 2027. The 22-year-old Briton earns the opportunity following two successful seasons with TF Sport, which culminated in victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 2026 LMGT3 Drivers’ Championship.
The appointment represents another significant milestone in Edgar’s rapid progression through endurance racing, having transitioned from single-seaters to sportscars in 2024. Alongside his new factory status, Edgar will move from Silver to Gold in the FIA’s driver categorisation system, although Corvette has yet to confirm his 2027 racing programme.
Edgar’s progression from single-seaters to endurance racing
Edgar’s promotion follows a successful career across several junior racing categories. The Whitehaven-born driver, a fourth-generation racer, developed his skills through international karting before making his single-seater debut in 2019.
His early achievements included winning the CIK-FIA European Karting Championship and securing the 2020 ADAC Formula 4 title. Having previously joined the Red Bull Junior Team, Edgar subsequently progressed into FIA Formula 3, competing in the championship between 2021 and 2023.
However, he shifted his focus towards endurance racing in 2024, joining AO by TF for the European Le Mans Series (ELMS).
The transition immediately produced results as Edgar partnered Robert Kubica and Louis Delétraz in the LMP2 category. The trio secured the championship in their first season together, giving the British youngster another major title.
Their campaign demonstrated Edgar’s ability to adapt to prototype machinery and the additional demands of endurance competition, particularly the importance of traffic management, consistency and working alongside teammates.
The success subsequently opened the door to a World Endurance Championship opportunity with TF Sport, marking his introduction to GT3 racing and the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R.
Successful WEC debut strengthens partnership with Corvette
Edgar joined TF Sport for the 2025 FIA WEC season, sharing the #33 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 LMGT3.R with experienced competitors Ben Keating and Daniel Juncadella.
The partnership immediately delivered a significant result at the season-opening Qatar 1812km, where the trio secured victory on Edgar’s championship debut.
The result represented Corvette’s first victory in the WEC’s LMGT3 category and provided an impressive introduction to the manufacturer’s customer racing programme.
Although the team faced stronger competition throughout the remaining rounds, Edgar continued gaining experience alongside his established teammates.
The trio eventually finished sixth in the LMGT3 standings, establishing a foundation for another campaign.
For 2026, TF Sport retained Edgar and Keating in its revised driver line-up, replacing Juncadella with Corvette factory driver Nicky Catsburg.
The change brought another experienced endurance competitor into Edgar’s immediate environment, providing opportunities to develop his technical understanding and approach to race management.
Le Mans victory provides defining moment of 2026
Edgar’s second WEC season began with a runner-up finish at Imola, providing an encouraging start to the championship campaign.
However, his most significant achievement came during June’s 94th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, where he joined Catsburg and Keating in securing a memorable LMGT3 victory.
The #33 Corvette faced a difficult challenge after qualifying 17th in class. Nevertheless, the trio steadily progressed through the field, combining consistent driving with an effective endurance strategy.
As TF Sport recovered from 17th to claim LMGT3 victory at Le Mans, Edgar delivered one of the race’s most impressive individual performances.
The Briton completed five consecutive stints during the closing stages, remaining behind the wheel for almost four hours while managing tyre performance, fuel consumption and pressure from the chasing competitors.
His performance proved particularly important after a Safety Car intervention eliminated the team’s substantial advantage and forced a revised fuel strategy.
Edgar ultimately brought the Corvette home to secure the manufacturer’s tenth class victory at Le Mans, strengthening his position within the championship and further demonstrating his potential as a professional endurance driver.
Consistency delivers historic LMGT3 championship
Following Le Mans, Edgar established himself at the top of the LMGT3 Drivers’ Championship and maintained his advantage throughout the remaining rounds.
Further points-scoring finishes in Brazil, Japan and Spain ensured that he entered the season finale at Monza in a strong position.
However, the championship remained undecided as The Bend Manthey Porsche continued challenging for the title.
Edgar demonstrated his speed during qualifying, placing the #33 Corvette second in LMGT3 Hyperpole, just 0.014 seconds behind Hadrien David’s Lexus.
The race itself proved more challenging after Keating received a penalty for an infringement under Virtual Safety Car conditions. The setback dropped the Corvette outside the points, placing the championship advantage under pressure.
Nevertheless, Edgar and Catsburg delivered strong recovery stints to bring the car back into podium contention.
Ultimately, third place at the 6 Hours of Monza secured both LMGT3 titles for TF Sport, completing a successful campaign for the Corvette programme.
Edgar finished the season with 107 points, four ahead of Catsburg and eight clear of the Manthey Porsche trio.
Edgar becomes WEC’s first sole GT champion since 2015
Edgar’s championship success also carried historical significance, as he became the first driver in more than a decade to secure a WEC GT Drivers’ title individually.
Although LMGT3 competitors share cars during each race, the championship awards points to drivers according to their participation in individual events.
Consequently, Edgar accumulated more points than his teammates, who missed several races during the opening half of the season.
While Edgar completed the full championship campaign, Catsburg finished with 103 points and Keating accumulated 85.
The difference allowed the British youngster to claim the Drivers’ Championship outright rather than sharing the title with his fellow Corvette competitors.
Meanwhile, TF Sport secured the LMGT3 Teams’ Championship with 107 points, finishing eight ahead of The Bend Manthey.
The final 2026 WEC championship standings therefore confirmed a successful season for both Edgar and the British organisation, further strengthening his credentials for factory driver status.
Edgar welcomes promotion to Corvette’s factory ranks
Following the announcement, Edgar expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to continue his relationship with Corvette Racing in an expanded capacity.
“It’s a great honour to make the transition from being a ‘Silver’ driver to now a factory driver for Corvette, and I’m really grateful for the opportunity,” he said. “I’ve loved racing a Corvette the past two years. It’s been a pretty successful time with winning the first race for the brand in LMGT3 in Qatar and then winning Le Mans, obviously, which was the big one and very special.
“It’s been great to share the car with guys like Dani [Juncadella] last year and Nicky [Catsburg] this year, plus having Charlie [Eastwood] in the sister Corvette. You see how they drive, but as much as the on-track stuff is important, it’s all the off-track things, too – speaking with the engineers, feedback on the set-up and the whole package.
“There is always something to learn, and I’m always trying to take bits and pieces from what they do well, to improve myself. I feel like from last year to this year, I made a big step. That’s been great, and already this year, I’ve been given more responsibility in terms of set-up decisions with this being my second season and knowing the car better. Seeing how Dani, Nicky and Charlie have done it has been a massive help, so I feel like I’m ready for this new role and I’m excited for it!”
Corvette recognises Edgar’s development and professionalism
Corvette Racing Programme Manager Andrea Hidalgo welcomed Edgar’s promotion, highlighting his performances throughout his two seasons with TF Sport.
“We’re happy to bring Jonny into the Corvette Racing factory driver roster,” said Hidalgo. “He has earned this opportunity with his performance and professionalism over the last two years with TF Sport.
“His closing stints at Le Mans proved what he is capable of, and will be remembered by the team and fans for a long time. Jonny brings some fresh perspective and a dynamic skillset to our group, and we’re excited to see him grow and develop as part of the factory line-up.”
The comments underline the importance Corvette places on Edgar’s development beyond his outright racing results.
His experience alongside Juncadella, Catsburg and Eastwood has helped him improve his technical feedback and involvement in vehicle setup decisions.
Furthermore, Edgar’s ability to manage the demanding closing stages at Le Mans demonstrated his readiness to assume greater responsibility within an international endurance racing programme.
Factory status marks another step in Edgar’s endurance racing career
Edgar’s promotion will see him join Corvette Racing’s established roster of professional factory drivers, including Catsburg, Eastwood, Nico Varrone, Antonio García, Tommy Milner and Alexander Sims.
His elevation also coincides with a change in FIA driver categorisation, as he progresses from Silver to Gold for the 2027 season.
The new classification reflects his progression within professional motorsport and will influence the driver combinations available to him in championships that impose restrictions based on competitor ratings.
Moreover, joining Corvette’s factory programme provides an opportunity to develop his relationship with the manufacturer beyond his previous involvement as a customer-team driver.
However, Corvette Racing has not yet confirmed his specific racing commitments for 2027, leaving open the question of which championships and events he will contest in his new capacity.
His promotion nevertheless represents another important achievement in a career that has progressed rapidly since his move into endurance racing.
Having secured an ELMS LMP2 title, WEC LMGT3 race victories, a Le Mans class win and a world championship within three seasons of switching disciplines, Edgar will now look to continue that momentum as an official Corvette Racing factory driver.
