Andrew Watson joined CarStore Power Maxed Racing with a wealth of racing expertise, having contested high-level GT machinery since 2015; examples include the FIA World Endurance Championship, the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, GT World Challenge Europe and British GT.

Watson began his motor racing career at the age of 15, in the Ginetta Junior Ireland Championship, making regular podiums through to 2011.

The Northern Irishman’s resume also includes experience driving in major endurance events such as the Daytona 24 Hours and Spa 24 Hours, and Watson has enjoyed further success on the world stage in the FIA WEC with class podiums at the 6 Hours of Monza and 8 Hours of Bahrain alongside a class podium at the Bathurst 12 Hour.

In 2023, Watson claimed the Jack Sears’ Trophy in his first season of BTCC racing, taking the title ahead of rookie teammate Mikey Doble. 

A champion in his first season, Watson moves to TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK for his second season in 2024, immediately moving up to a manufacturer drive.