Five previous Walter Hayes Trophy winners began last weekend’s final in the top 12 on the grid. But the Silverstone showdown was not won by any of them as instead Tom Mills finally landed the victory the KMR Sport driver so craved.
“Finally is the word,” smiled the 21-year-old after taking the honours. He had previously been a strong contender to win the 2022 contest before a controversial clash with Max Esterson at Luffield dashed his hopes.
