A racing driver from Southampton has started his season well as a member of Team BRIT.

Paul Fullick, from Fareham, has begun his first GT4 racing year in the British Endurance Championship.

He joined with seasoned driver Aaron Morgan for the kick-off race at Donington on March 29.

For Mr Fullick, this marks a significant step in his motor racing career as he transitioned from a BMW M240i last year to racing a McLaren 570S GT4 this year.

Their start to the GT4 season has been hopeful, having qualified pole in class at Donington.

Daily Echo: Paul (L) has joined up with Aaron Morgan (R) for the seasonPaul (L) has joined up with Aaron Morgan (R) for the season (Image: Dave Allen Media)

Although a mechanical failure arose just 10 minutes before the race ended - after leading for much of the two-hour race, they finished and secured valuable championship points.

The 42-year-old had to shift career after being medically discharged from the army after a diving accident in 2006.

He then faced the loss of the lower part of his right leg after a 2021 motorcycling accident.

Team BRIT, consisting solely of disabled racers, accepted Paul after his accident and he completed his first full season last year in the Britcar Trophy.

The Fareham-based company, Carbon Fibre Tubes, has supported him.

The company manufactures composite tubing and parts for various industries.

Mr Fullick has known the founder, Simon Brackwell, since they were children.

With his teammate Mr Morgan, who is paraplegic, he can operate the McLaren 570S GT4 through innovative hand control technology.

This world-leading set-up levels the playing field, allowing disabled drivers to compete equally with able-bodied drivers.

Expressing his thoughts, Mr Fullick said, "Moving up to the McLaren isn’t something to underestimate – GT4 racing is fast, competitive and high-level.

"I’m incredibly grateful to be given the chance to take a seat alongside Aaron."

He added that his ability had greatly improved due to progressing a category each year and also gaining insights from mentoring new rookies.

He noted that "securing pole in class, then leading our class for the majority of our race was just brilliant," despite the technical setback.

Paul will now participate in races every month through to September, with his next one on April 13 at Snetterton.