SRO, the championship organizers, said “They’ve done it, and with a race to spare. Congratulations to Century Motorsport’s Will Burns and Gus Burton who claimed their third victory of the campaign in Race 2 at Oulton Park. What a season, what a pairing!”

Gus, in paying tribute to the support he’s received, said “my thanks to BMW Motorsport and Century Motorsport for providing such a well-balanced car which gives us, as drivers, the confidence to perform to the highest standard – and my special praise is reserved for my co-driver, Will Burns, who’s done a sterling job all season. All in all, it’s been a phenomenal team effort, winning three and securing six podiums from eight races. And, we still have one more race to go at Donington Park on 17^th October 2021.”

“After receiving Rising Star recognition early this year from The British Racing Drivers Club, it is testament to Gus’ application and professionalism that he readily adapted to a new car in Britain’s pre-eminent endurance race championship and won it in his maiden season. If Gus continues on this trajectory, he has a very promising future in racing”, said Century Team boss, Nathan Freke.

Gus, who visited the Sparkle children in 2019, is an avid supporter of Sparkle Malawi and raised over £50k for the charity in previous years.

To keep up to date with Gus, follow him on Instagram at @gustavburton