Rowan Campbell-Pilling, Yorkshire and Sheffield’s rising motorsport star, has officially announced his partners for 2026 ahead of his debut season in the UK’s premier single-seater category, the GB3 Championship.

The teenager, who made his international debut in last year’s F4 UAE Trophy Series, has collected over 30 trophies in the past two years.

In the 2026 season, Campbell-Pilling will be supported through multi-year partnerships with Altitude, Exol Lubricants, H Harrold & Sons, Hydra Creative, Made in Sheffield, Rathbones, Simoda and UX Global.

He will also receive additional collaborative support from Cobra Manufacturing, Cobra Sport Exhausts and Kitlocker, with all the above partnerships playing a crucial role in allowing the driver to continue his successful career.

On his partnerships for the upcoming 2026 season, Campbell-Pilling said, "I'm really excited to be working with our wonderful partners as we step up from British F4 to the UK’s GB3 Championship.”

“Like last year, it’s amazing to have the support of the city and the Yorkshire region with me on this incredible journey. I look forward to making each of my partners proud, on and off the track, as the season gets underway.”

Alongside being one of his partners, Altitude, a PR agency in Sheffield that delivers ‘high-impact, strategic PR and communications’, will also provide Campbell-Pilling with ‘bespoke, strategic PR and social media support’.

On supporting Campbell-Pilling’s 2026 season, the director at Altitude, Jane Whitham, said, "We're excited to be supporting Rowan again this season and helping to inspire young talent here in Yorkshire. It’s been fantastic to watch his progress so far, and we’re wishing him the very best of luck this season.”

Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants company, has been supplying its ‘high-quality lubricants and associated products for car, commercial vehicle, agricultural, rail and industrial applications’ to over 45 countries globally from its head offices in the Midlands and Rotherham for over 40 years.

On partnering with Campbell-Pilling for another year, the Managing Director at Exol Lubricants, Steve Everitt, said, "We enjoyed our partnership with Rowan last year, following his success through British F4 and the subsequent championships in the UAE. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be part of his next chapter in the UK’s GB3 Championship to support emerging talent in a highly competitive arena.”

“Rowan’s dedication and drive perfectly align with our commitment to excellence, and we look forward to joining his journey as he continues to make his mark in the racing world. We’d like to wish Rowan and his team the best of luck this season!”

H Harrold & Sons, which was established in 1919, is Sheffield’s longest-serving locksmith, having served both the city and South Yorkshire for 107 years.

On supporting Campbell-Pilling ahead of his debut GB3 campaign, the Director at H. Harrold & Sons Ltd, Harry Harrold, said, "We can’t wait to see Rowan compete for the title as he enters the GB3 championship. We’re really proud to be able to support him.”

Hydra Creative, which was founded in 2009 in Sheffield, has also contributed to developing Campbell-Pilling’s website alongside their partnership as the agency which is known ‘for its advanced in-house digital, design and marketing capabilities’ and ‘delivering expert strategic solutions to successful businesses’.

Made In Sheffield will continue its support of Campbell-Pilling, as the brand which was ‘made famous internationally as a mark of origin and quality on the city's manufactured products’ will once again feature its mark on Rowan’s helmet and race suit.

On their continued support of the Sheffield-born driver, the Chair of Made in Sheffield, Rachel Abbott, said, "We are delighted to support Rowan and, through him, raise awareness of both this city's sporting legacy and the manufacturing industries of this region.”

Rathbones, a leading UK wealth manager with roots dating back to 1742, opened its offices in Sheffield in 1844 when the Stock Exchange opened in the city and has founded its heritage on ‘client service, which in turn built strong long-term relationships with clients and their advisers, and this approach continues today’.

On supporting Campbell-Pilling for the 2026 season, the Investment Director at Rathbones, Sam Olley, said: "We're delighted to be supporting Rowan as he takes the next step in his career. For us, it’s not just about his ability on track but also his strong connection to Sheffield and the wider community. We’re proud to play a small part in backing a talented local driver with a very bright future.”

Award-winning Simoda, a Sheffield-based leading technology and IT business, was founded in 2019 and has grown to over 40 staff and offers a range of services and solutions across ‘IT Managed Services, Cyber Security, and Network Services’.

On supporting Campbell-Pilling for a second consecutive year, Managing Director at Simoda Daniel Bumby said, "Partnering with Rowan has been a no-brainer. He’s sharp, determined, and not afraid to take risks – the same mindset we bring to helping businesses transform through IT and technology. We’re proud to back a local lad with serious talent – for the second year in a row.”

UXGlobal, a Yorkshire-based AV system integrator, provides ‘audio-visual, digital signage, bespoke LED display and innovative solutions for retail, hospitality, leisure and corporate clients' and helps organisations create ‘impactful and engaging brand experiences across physical spaces'.

On supporting Yorkshire’s rising motorsport star, the Managing Director at UXGlobal, Alistair Wright, said, “UXGlobal is proud to sponsor and support Rowan Campbell-Pilling from the start of his racing career. His dedication and ambition make him an exciting talent to follow.”

“As he competes in the GB3 Championship this season, we look forward to supporting him and wish him every success for the season ahead.”

Cobra Manufacturing and Cobra Sport Exhausts, which is made in Sheffield and accredited for excellence and innovation, is part of a family-run and Sheffield-based manufacturing business which specialises in ‘stainless steel exhausts and precision fabrication’.

Cobra Sport ‘supplies performance exhaust systems worldwide', whilst Cobra Manufacturing ‘provides engineered fabrication solutions for UK industry’.

Kitlocker, which was founded in a Sheffield attic in 2005, has grown from a student side hustle into a UK teamwear powerhouse which outfits thousands of teams with quality, speed and identity.

Rowan Campbell-Pilling is ‘looking forward to representing Sheffield and Yorkshire’ alongside all of his partners for the 2026 season as his debut season in the UK’s GB3 Championship starts in late April.

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