Wilson Hughes, 18, from Scotland, began sim racing aged 13. He is no stranger to driving under pressure, having won back-to-back Premier Sim Gaming League titles. Impressing everyone with his calculated and adaptable driving style, Wilson joined the McLaren Shadow Academy when he was 15 years old before graduating to the McLaren Shadow team in 2022 to support the team in the F1 Sim Racing Championship.

Wilson will be competing with the McLaren Shadow team in the 2025 F1 Sim Racing Championship.