Jenson O’Neill-Going has announced that he will make his full-season debut in TCR UK this year, after signing a deal to drive for the race-winning Power Maxed Racing squad.
Jenson will tackle all 17 rounds of the 2026 season in a JAS Motorsport-built Honda Civic Type R FL5 TCR as PMR adds a second entry alongside the already announced Rod McGovern in his CUPRA.
This news means that there will be five Hondas on the grid for 2026, as the season gets underway at Brands Hatch over the Easter weekend on 4-5 April.
The sixteen-year-old remains both the youngest driver to compete in TCR UK and the youngest driver ever to compete in a Touring Car race in the UK, a record he still holds as he returns.
The Northamptonshire-based driver took the final Gen 1 Cup win of 2025, guiding the iconic Subaru WRX STi TCR to win the final race it competed in.
2026 now offers the chance to drive the newer Honda Civic Type R FL5 TCR as Jenson takes his touring car career to the next stage.
“I am incredibly excited to be competing in my first full TCR UK campaign with Power Maxed Racing, driving the Honda FL5. This marks my first full senior season in racing, and I couldn’t be more motivated for the challenge ahead. The car is incredible to drive, with some familiar characteristics from other front wheel drive touring cars I have driven but it’s on another level,” explained Jenson.
“I am proud to be joining the Power Maxed Racing family. They are a strong, knowledgeable, and passionate team, and I’m ready to give it everything this season. This also marks my first full season stepping away from my family-run team, JamSport Racing, owned by my dad, Jamie Going, where I secured the 2024 Fiesta Junior Championship. It’s been a huge part of my journey so far, and I can’t thank the team enough for getting me to where I am today.”
“I extend a huge thank you to everyone working behind the scenes who has made this opportunity possible. I truly appreciate all the support. And of course, thank you to my sponsors Aalco and Mark Webb Building Ltd for backing me on this journey.”
Championship Manager Jack Finlan is delighted to see Jenson come back to the grid, as well as PMR expanding their presence as they return for the new season.
“It’s great to see Jenson confirm his 2026 entry. He broke the record for being the youngest driver ever to compete in TCR UK during the 2025 season finale and now has the best chance possible to go out and prove the ability that he has already shown during his career as he joins Power Maxed Racing for his first full assault on the championship,” said Jack.
“Power Maxed Racing are a powerhouse in Touring Car Racing in the UK, and their record speaks for itself, especially in TCR UK. Working with Jenson and the Honda FL5 adds another high-quality entry to what is already looking to be the most competitive season yet for the championship. I look forward to seeing how Jenson progresses this year.”
To learn more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/ for more information on how to get involved.
For more information about the 2026 TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/2026-calendar/.
