Strong Start for Charlie Lower and Team Perry Motorsport at Snetterton

“The 2025 Caterham 310R Championship kicked off in sunshine at Snetterton, with Charlie Lower making his debut in the Caterham 310R category and his return to Team Perry Motorsport. With a mix of learning, fighting drives, and breakthrough results, Charlie wasted no time proving he’s a serious contender in this year’s title race.”

Thursday & Friday – Finding Pace and Confidence

“Charlie hit the track on Thursday for pre-event testing, using the day to get up to speed with the 310R machinery and dial in a setup that suited his style. Each session brought gains, and by the end of the day, Charlie was feeling confident, particularly with the performance of his EBC Brakes, which gave him the stopping power to push deeper into corners.

“Friday’s test sessions continued to build momentum, with Charlie putting in competitive lap times even on worn tyres, setting the stage for an exciting weekend ahead.”

Saturday – Tricky Qualifying, Strong Recovery in Race 1

“Saturday brought the first real test: qualifying under a new two time format to determine grid positions for races 1 and 2. The session quickly became chaotic, with drivers reluctant to return the tow leaving Charlie unable to string together a clean lap at full pace. Despite the setback, he managed P7 for Race 1 and P4 for Race 2.

“In Race 1, Charlie was determined to stay clear of first-lap drama and he did just that. Making a clean getaway and navigating through the pack, he was up to P4 by the end of lap one, consistently making moves under braking thanks to the confidence his EBC setup gave him. After a thrilling battle to the line, he narrowly missed out on P4 by just 0.07 seconds, finishing a strong P5.”

Sunday – Breakthrough Performances

“Ahead of Sunday’s races, the TPM mechanics discovered a few underlying issues with the car that had been holding Charlie back on Saturday. With those addressed, the car was finally performing at its full potential and so was Charlie.

“In Race 2, he launched off the line and immediately made ground, finding himself in P2 by turn two. It was a tense, hard-fought race from there, but Charlie showcased both pace and racecraft to finish P3 on the road, later promoted to P2 after a track limits penalty for a rival ahead.

“The final race featured a partial reverse grid, placing Charlie in P9. But once again, he nailed the start and pulled off a stunning move around the outside at turn one, jumping straight up to P2. In what became a race-long fight, he battled hard with some of the top drivers in the field and came home with his second podium of the weekend, finishing P3.”

Championship Intentions Set

“With two podiums, a haul of points, and serious pace shown across all conditions, Charlie and Team Perry Motorsport leave Snetterton full of confidence. The combination is already looking like one to watch in this year’s 310R championship, and with more seat time and momentum on their side, they’ll be gunning for even more at the next round.”