Morris Targets Suzuka Success On Maiden Visit To Japan

By Paul Evans

Seb Morris will drive a works Bentley Continental GT3 in the 10 Hours of Suzuka, which takes place on Sunday (25 August) at the Suzuka International Racing Course.

Marking yet another huge opportunity in the 23-year old’s racing career, the Japanese race is a round of the Intercontinental GT Challenge and one of the world’s most prestigious endurance racing contests.

Wrexham-born Morris, the 2017 British GT Champion and a multiple podium finisher in the Blancpain Endurance Cup, will share the Bentley Continental GT3 with pro driving team-mates Alex Buncombe (UK) and Andy Soucek (Spain).

“I’m incredibly grateful to Bentley for this opportunity,” said Morris. “I’ve never been to Suzuka, so it’s a real boost that the team trusts my abilities to be able to go there and do the best job.

“Having worked with Bentley through its customer team programme for over four years now, I feel very comfortable in the Bentley environment and ready to perform. The Continental GT3 produces great downforce and performs well in high-speed corners, and I fully expect to be competing for top spot on the podium.

“It’s going to be my first time partnering Maxime and Andy, both fantastic pro drivers, so as well as being determined to deliver the very best performance I can, it will also be an incredible chance to learn a huge amount from two of GT racing’s most successful drivers.”

Suzuka is the home of the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, and the uniquely challenging 3.6-mile, 18-turn track has featured in some of international motorsport’s most thrilling battles at the pinnacle of single-seater and GT endurance racing.

Morris’ first track action at Suzuka will come during pre-event practice on Friday (23 August), with additional practice and qualifying following on Saturday and the race itself on Sunday.