Q&A with Colin Noble

Last season the 22-year-old from Penicuik near Edinburgh secured the Vice Champions title with Tony Wells in the 2017 Michelin Le Mans Cup and also became the Henderson Insurance Brokers LMP3 Cup Champion in the UK, with Alasdair McCaig. This success was in addition to the two Radical titles Noble secured in 2012 and 2013. 

In the 90 races he has competed in since 2012, Noble has been on the top step of the podium 21 times, an impressive tally.

Now Noble as his sights set on glory in the European Le Mans Series, racing alongside fellow Brit Alex Kapadia and Danish driver Christian Stubbe Olsen in the no7 Ecurie Ecosse / Nielsen Ligier JS P3-Nissan.  The team secured a second place finish last time out in Austria at the Red Bull Ring and now they are looking to go one better at home at Silverstone.

We caught up with Colin Noble to ask the Scot what he thought about the ELMS and racing at the 4 Hours of Silverstone on Saturday 18 August.

What is the best thing for you as a British driver about racing at Silverstone?

“It’s great to have a race at Silverstone in the ELMS calendar, you really feel at home especially being part of the BRDC Rising Star programme.

What is your favourite corner or corners at Silverstone?

“My favourite section of track has to be Maggotts and Becketts as it is such a fast flowing sequence of corners.”

What are your thoughts on the competition in LMP3 this season?

“This year the LPM3 Class in ELMS is very tough with many experienced teams and good driver line ups. It’s very pleasing when we get it all to come together and we can fight at the front!”

What is the appeal of endurance racing to you as a racing driver?

“The appeal of endurance racing is that it’s a team effort. I really enjoy working with my teammates and race team to try and get the best possible result.”

What are you hoping to achieve at Silverstone, which is Round 4 of the 2018 European Le Mans Series?

“After having a very strong race at Red Bull Ring, we have our sights set high and will be aiming to try and get back on the podium!”