Christian Valverde in his race suit, looking over his shoulder

CHRISTIAN
VALVERDE

Christian Valverde is an 18-year-old British racing driver competing in the 5Club MX-5 Cup. After more than a decade of championship-winning karting across four countries, he is now building his career in circuit racing with one goal: reaching the highest level of professional motorsport.

13yrsRacing since age 5
4Karting championships
34KFollowing the journey
P9Best 2026 race finish
The Story

From karting to cars

More than a decade in karting laid the foundations. Every race, every test and every lap since has been about developing as a racing driver and taking the next step towards the highest level of the sport.

01 Karting Age 5 to 17 · UK / Spain / Canada / USA

Where the racecraft was built

More than a decade racing across 4 countries, 4 championship titles, and a place at the ROK Superfinal in Italy. Read the full story →

Next Up

Silverstone, International Layout

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Countdown to Silverstone
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August 15 to 16: Friday practice, followed by three races against a 44-car field on Silverstone's International Layout. One event is complete this season at Snetterton, and this is the next test.

Circuit
Silverstone
Layout
International
Dates
Aug 15–16
Field
44 cars
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