Jodie Sloss completes rookie FFSA GT4 campaign with double class podium at Le Castellet
- RACERS
- Oct 7
- 5 min read
Jodie Sloss concluded her rookie FFSA GT4 season on a high with two AM-class podiums at Paul Ricard, wrapping up off a year of steady progress and delivering one of her strongest performances to date in the final race.
Jodie Sloss completed her rookie campaign in the FFSA GT Championship with a pair of podium finishes at Le Castellet, claiming two third places in the AM class alongside Mirage Racing teammate David Levy in closely contested races at the season finale in the south of France. The Scottish racer was particularly impressive in her final stint of the season, delivering one of her most convincing performances to date.
Sloss returned to the cockpit of the #5 Mirage Racing Aston Martin Vantage GT4 after a one-off outing in the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB at Silverstone, where she had shown strong potential and made significant progress throughout the weekend. Returning to the French GT4 series, she aimed to build on her development and challenge again for class podiums.
Heading to Circuit Paul Ricard — a new track for her — Sloss was determined to finish her first international racing season on a high note after being a consistent front-runner in the AM class alongside Levy. The pairing entered the final round with one class win and six consecutive podium finishes already to their name.
Sporting a striking tartan-liveried Aston Martin for the finale, the Scottish racer and her teammate showed strong pace for the top three in the AM class in all sessions. In official practice, Sloss and Levy were second in class and tenth overall, quickly finding rhythm on the technical 5.8 km circuit.
Pre-qualifying followed on Friday afternoon, with Sloss taking the opening part of the session. She made steady progress and ran third in class and within the overall top ten before handing over to Levy, who improved to a 2:15.681 lap. The duo ended the session fourth in class.
In qualifying on Saturday morning, Sloss took the wheel for Q1. She progressively found speed, setting a 2:14.796 to secure third in class and 12th overall. Levy then took over for Q2 and delivered a brilliant performance: his 2:13.177 lap placed the #5 Aston Martin seventh overall and on pole position in the AM class, in a strong effort for the Mirage Racing duo.
Under sunny skies in the south of France, Jodie Sloss lined up third in the AM class in the tartan-liveried Aston Martin. The Scottish driver held position after a clean start, adopting a cautious approach into Turn 1 before battling with the AM-class Porsche of Jimenez while fending off the #17 Toyota of Giovanni Scamardi.
By lap two, Sloss was running consistently in the 2:16.8s, staying close to Jimenez while defending her position. Although Scamardi eventually found a way past on lap four, drama unfolded 40 minutes from the finish when AM-class leader Stéphane Lemeret suffered a puncture, allowing Sloss to climb back into third in class by lap nine.
Maintaining consistent pace, Sloss improved to a personal best of 2:16.467 before pitting at the end of lap 11 from third in AM and 11th overall to hand over to Levy. As the pit cycle unfolded, Levy emerged third in class, around eight seconds behind the #17 Toyota driven by Thomas Leal. Levy lowered the car’s best lap to 2:16.1, steadily closing the gap to Grizaud ahead.
Gaining over a second per lap, Levy caught Grizaud on lap 22 and, after a thrilling wheel-to-wheel battle, completed a superb pass through the fast Signes corner to take second in AM class.
Levy then opened a small gap and crossed the finish line second in AM and tenth overall — only for a post-race five-second penalty to drop the duo to third. Nevertheless, they retained their streak of consecutive podium finishes.
“This stint tested me — low grip, high temps, and plenty to learn from. Grateful for the challenge and everything it taught me,” Sloss commented. “Massive shoutout to the guys on my car and the whole Mirage Racing crew for always giving me the best car to learn from.”
David Levy started the final race of the season from seventh overall and on pole position in AM class. A tricky launch saw him boxed in at Turn 1, allowing Leal’s #17 Toyota to jump into third overall as both Grizaud and Auriacombe moved ahead in class. Levy dropped to P13 overall and fourth in AM; after contact between other cars at the final corner, Levy survived the chaos and quickly recovered to tenth overall.
Levy began to charge back through the field, running competitive 2:16.1 laps. On lap four, he overtook Auriacombe’s Alpine for third in class and soon closed the two-second gap to Grizaud. The Mirage Racing Aston Martin then set a 2:14.5 — among the fastest AM laps of the race — and passed the #72 Porsche for second in class a lap later.
Maintaining steady 2:14s pace, Levy reduced the gap to Leal — who led the AM class — while climbing to seventh overall after the #10 Ginetta retired. As the pit window opened, Levy stayed out to extend his stint but was handed a five-second track limits penalty.
Levy cycled up into the overall lead by lap 13 as rivals pitted, before stopping on lap 15 to hand over to Jodie Sloss for the final stint of her rookie season.
Sloss rejoined just ahead of her AM rivals, with Stéphane Lemeret close behind. As her tyres came up to temperature, Lemeret managed to pass, but Sloss held a safe margin over Scamardi in third. Settling into rhythm, she improved steadily, clocking laps in the 2:16.1 range and even dipping under the 2:16 barrier with a 2:15.7, matching the leader.
Despite being handed another five-second penalty for track limits, Sloss kept her head down, extended the gap to her pursuers, and crossed the finish line second in class and ninth overall. The time penalty ultimately dropped her to third in class, but the performance remained one of her best drives of the season.
“I’m incredibly proud of how we finished — especially with my final stint of the year. It was a clear step forward from Race 1, and everything just came together when it mattered most,” said Sloss. “David delivered a strong opening stint, doing an excellent job navigating the tight pack into Turn 1 and recovering positions early on. With track limits proving to be a challenge for everyone, I focused on staying consistent and bringing it home on the podium.”
It was a highly positive rookie season for young Scottish racer Jodie Sloss, who completed a full campaign in one of Europe’s most competitive GT4 series. Learning new tracks, improving consistently, and closing the season with one of her most convincing stints, Sloss demonstrated impressive growth throughout the year and finished third in the championship standings.
“This year has been an emotional one, full of learning, development, and growth,” Sloss reflected, also congratulating her Mirage Racing team, who were crowned Pro-Am champions. “I’ve taken big steps forward as a driver, and I’m so grateful to everyone who has supported me along the way.”
