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2026 Academy Championship Partner

Caterham Motorsport is excited to welcome Caffeine&Machine, the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts, as a partner for the 2026 Academy Championship.

2026 Academy Championship Partner

Caterham Motorsport is excited to welcome Caffeine&Machine, the ultimate destination for automotive enthusiasts, as a partner for the 2026 Academy Championship.
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The Caffeine&Machine Caterham Academy will be the official name of the 2026 season of Caterham’s renowned entry-level motorsport championship.

This marks an exciting new chapter for the Academy, with the introduction of a new generation of Academy cars. We’re thrilled to kick off this next era in partnership with Caffeine&Machine, the ultimate hub for automotive enthusiasts. This collaboration brings together two brands at the very heart of UK car culture, making for a perfect synergy.

Phil McGovern

Phil McGovern is the founder and creative force behind Caffeine&Machine, a celebrated automotive-culture hub just outside Stratford-upon-Avon.

Since its creation in 2015, Caffeine&Machine has grown to be the welcoming, inclusive space it was designed to be. A place where petrolheads of all backgrounds gather to celebrate cars, art, and community across three permanent venues in the UK, The Hill, The Bowl and The Hut.

As part of our partnership with Caffeine&Machine, we are teaming up with Phil as he fulfils a lifelong dream of becoming a racing driver. Along with our cohort of rookie racing drivers for next season, Phil will be on the starting grid in May, piloting his way through his first full season of racing in the Caterham Academy.

“On a personal note, this one hits home. I’ll be joining the grid in 2026 as part of the Academy, chasing the same dream that started it all: to go fast and be part of something bigger than myself.”

Phil McGovern
Founder, Caffeine&Machine
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Training hours in a Caterham:
3
Hours spent at The Hill talking setups:
505
Flat whites consumed:
0
Academy races completed:
The Caffeine&Machine Caterham Academy marks the coming together of two communities built on a shared passion for driving, competition, and the culture that surrounds it.

At Caffeine&Machine, we’ve always celebrated the people and stories that make car culture what it is; vibrant. This partnership gives us the chance to take that spirit from the yard to the circuit - bringing enthusiasts closer to the action, and hopefully inspiring a few to get out there themselves.”

Phil McGovern, Founder, Caffeine&Machine

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Be like Phil and go from track days to race days, embracing the thrill of competition. The Caterham Academy Championship was created exclusively for novice drivers and is Europe’s largest factory-backed racing championship.
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Your own Caterham Academy car

1 sprint and 7 races with step-by-step support

ARDS test and competition license

Event hospitality for you and your guests