Sebastian Manson (born 7 February 2008) is a racing driver from New Zealand who competes in the

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with TJ Speed Motorsports. He previously competed in the

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Career

Karting

Manson has had a decorated karting career in his country, with two major titles coming in 2020 and 2022. He competed in karting in 2022 and 2023, whilst also competing in

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Formula Ford

2022

Manson debuted in Formula Ford in 2022, at the age of 14. His best championship results were finishing 4th in both the North Island Series and the Manfeild Winter Series. In the latter series, he managed three wins from six races, as well as four podiums.

2023

In 2023, Manson had a campaign that largely resembled his 2022, once again with two fourth-placed finishes in the New Zealand Championship and also in the Manfeild Winter Series.

2024

Manson has so far had a superb 2024, and overall he has amassed 26 wins in 38 races in the New Zealand Championship and the North and South Island Series. This has proved to be a breakthrough year for Manson so far, as he won 8 and recorded 12 podiums in the North Island Series, and has already finished second in the New Zealand Championship, and has won the South Island Series.

Formula Regional

In early 2024, it was announced that Manson would be contesting the final two rounds of the

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, with Giles Motorsport, as he turned 16 and was eligible for the championship. He competed in the

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weekend, with a best result of 8th at Highlands Motorsport Park. Manson was then selected by the Birth Racing Project alongside Aussie Jesse Lacey to race in the

. He secured his first pole position at Sugo, in the second round of the championship.

USF Pro 2000 Championship

On December 17, 2024, it was announced Manson would join the 2025 grid with TJ Speed Motorsports.

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

† - As Manson was a guest driver, he was ineligible for championship points.

Complete Formula Regional Oceania Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Complete Formula Regional Japanese Championship results

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

American open-wheel racing results

USF Pro 2000 Championship

( key) (Races in bold indicate pole position) (Races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap) * Season still in progress.

External links

Official Website

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Manson, Sebastian Living people New Zealand racing drivers Formula Ford drivers Formula Regional Japanese Championship drivers Toyota Racing Series drivers M2 Competition drivers USF Pro 2000 Championship drivers 2008 births 21st-century New Zealand sportsmen