About Hitech Grand Prix Limited
Hitech Grand Prix, now competing as Hitech Pulse-Eight, is a British motorsport team founded by Oliver Oakes in 2015 that has rapidly established itself across multiple racing categories. Based at Silverstone, UK, Hitech competes in Formula 2, Formula 3, F1 Academy, and previously in Asian F3 and Formula Regional championships. The team has worked with drivers including Liam Lawson, Jüri Vips, and Isack Hadjar. Hitech stands out for its rapid growth and expansion, backed by significant investment that has enabled it to build state-of-the-art facilities and attract top engineering talent. The team combines a data-driven technical approach with a dynamic, modern team culture. With ambitions that potentially extend to Formula 1 in the future, Hitech represents the new generation of professional motorsport operations with a comprehensive approach to multiple racing categories.
Racing Series
Championships where Hitech Grand Prix Limited competes
Formula 2
FIA
Formula 2 serves as the primary feeder series for Formula 1, showcasing the next generation of racing talent on the same prestigious circuits as F1. As an official FIA championship, F2 features standardized cars that emphasize driver skill and development, creating close, competitive racing. The series follows a sprint and feature race format each weekend, with points systems designed to reward consistency and overtaking. For young drivers, F2 represents the final stepping stone before potentially reaching Formula 1, with many current F1 stars having graduated through its ranks.
Formula 3
FIA
Formula 3 is a crucial junior single-seater racing championship that serves as a vital stepping stone for young drivers aiming to climb the motorsport ladder. Racing on prestigious Formula 1 circuits, F3 features a grid of talented teenagers and early-career drivers competing in identical chassis with standardized engines to ensure fair competition. The series emphasizes driver development and racecraft, with a format that includes both sprint and feature races. F3 provides essential experience in professional team environments, media responsibilities, and the physical demands of high-downforce open-wheel racing.