Background. We first noticed Thomas's remarkable talent when he was learning to ride a pedal bike. At a very young age, he mastered balance and control without stabilisers in just minutes. Soon after, he began playing video games with a steering wheel and pedals, and by the age of 7, he was confidently driving a car with manual transmission. Thomas began his karting career at the age of 6, following in the footsteps of his older sister. His first session, in wet conditions at the Warden Law track in a 50cc Bambino kart, left us in awe of his natural control and determination. It was clear he was something special, and we entered him in his first race. In that debut year, Thomas not only won multiple races but also secured his first championship victory. At just 8 years old, Thomas began to turn heads. Competing on one of the smallest budgets in the paddock, he consistently stayed competitive even when racing on older tires. Growing up in the North of England, where wet weather is common, helped him develop an extraordinary ability to control a kart in challenging conditions. Often, he would be the only child practicing in slick tires during the rain —an effort that eventually caught the attention of none other than Jenson Button. Thomas's achievements are nothing short of exceptional. He has claimed six championships, set lap records, earned four prestigious O-plate awards, over 100 race wins and achieved a 23-race winning streak. His skill in wet conditions has earned him the nickname "Master of the Rain," with performances such as finishing 12.9 seconds ahead of the pack and leaving competitors far behind in challenging weather. Last year Thomas took part in a 6 hour wet endurance race his driving was remarkable in slick tyres lapping faster than many senior drivers. Off the track, Thomas's talent on the simulator has also made waves. A video of him heel-toe shifting went viral, garnering over 24 million views. He has also had multiple online wins against real life race drivers and been awarded driver of the round Beyond his racing success, Thomas has become a public figure for his anti-bullying advocacy, promoting the #NoSocialHate campaign. His inspirational work earned him the title of "People's Champion," with his previous personal experience he is now serving as a role model for young children everywhere to Never give up.
