Aiden Neate (born 25 June 2006) is a

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racing driver who is a former member of the

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Career

Karting

Neate started Karting competitively in 2015. In 2018 he scored his first win in the

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Formula 4

In 2021 Neate made his car racing debut in the

French F4 Championship French F4 Championship, formerly known as Formula Renault Campus France, Formula Campus, Formul'Academy Euro Series, F4 Eurocup 1.6 is a form of open wheel racing founded in 1993 by Louis Drouet. It is based in France and aims at karting gradua ...

. After contesting the first two rounds of the season he switched to the

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with Phinsys by Argenti, which he contested from the third round onwards. Having scored three podiums, the Briton finished ninth in the drivers' standings. Having raced in the Trophy Round supporting the

2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (officially known as the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2021) was a Formula One motor race held on 12 December 2021 at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Contested over a dista ...

with Xcel Motorsport, Neate planted himself into the

Formula 4 UAE Championship The Formula 4 UAE Championship was an FIA-certified Formula 4 racing series. It was launched by the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile, and its national affiliate the Automobile & Touring Club of the United Arab Emirates, Automobile & Tour ...

at the start of the following year, driving for Abu Dhabi Racing by Prema. He finished the season in third after taking a total of nine podiums. With his sights set on a championship challenge, Neate remained with Phinsys by Argenti for the

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. He took his first

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win at

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. After taking another win at

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he finished the season in sixth. In 2023 Neate joined

Fortec Motorsport Fortec Motorsport Ltd. is a motor-racing team that races in the GB3 Championship, GB4 Championship, and F4 British Championship. The team was bought in 1995 by current owner Richard Dutton. Past drivers for the team include Juan Pablo Montoya, ...

for his third season in the

. Neate announced mid-season that he would leave the

Formula Regional

In 2023 Neate rejoined

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to compete in the

Formula Regional Middle East Championship The Formula Regional Middle East Championship is an FIA-certified Formula Regional racing series, started in 2023. This championship races in the Emirati venues from the 2022 Formula Regional Asian Championship and Kuwait Motor Town. The promo ...

. After taking his only podium in the opening round at

Dubai Autodrome The Dubai Autodrome (دبي أوتودروم) is an FIA sanctioned motorsports circuit located in Dubailand, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The architects of the project were Populous and the circuit was designed by Clive Bowen of Apex Circui ...

he finished the season in twelfth.

Formula One

Neate became a member of the

at the start of 2023. He was removed from the academy later that year.

Personal life

Aiden is the son of the former

British Touring Car Championship The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), officially known as the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship for sponsorship reasons, is a touring car racing series held each year in the United Kingdom, currently organised and administered by ...

driver Andy Neate.

Karting record

Karting career summary

Racing record

Racing career summary

^* Season still in progress. ^† As Neate was a guest driver, he was ineligible for points.

Complete French F4 Championship results

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

Complete F4 British Championship results

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

Complete Formula 4 UAE Championship results

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

Complete Formula Regional Middle East Championship results

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

Complete British GT Championship results

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

References

External links

* 2006 births Living people British racing drivers French F4 Championship drivers British F4 Championship drivers UAE F4 Championship drivers Formula Regional Middle East Championship drivers Prema Powerteam drivers Fortec Motorsport drivers 21st-century British sportsmen {{DEFAULTSORT:Neate, Aiden Porsche Carrera Cup GB drivers British GT Championship drivers