In 2023, Cresswell achieved another milestone by making his FIA Formula 3 debut, racing at iconic venues such as the Red Bull Ring and Silverstone and still having the F1 dream in the front of his mind.
Despite his achievements, Cresswell recognised the financial barriers to progressing further in single-seaters.
“It became clear that progress beyond GB3 in single-seaters was mostly about money and we didn’t have the budget to play that game,” he explains.
Nevertheless, he values the experience: “I think my four years in single-seaters prepared me well for my career ahead and I am very grateful for the time I had driving such great cars.”
Formula 3 at Silverstone was a single-seater highlight
Seeking new opportunities, Cresswell turned to sports car racing for 2025, joining Elite Motorsport’s successful GT programme. His transition was immediate and impactful.
Making his GT4 debut in the McLaren Artura at Estoril, he secured a front-row start in challenging wet conditions, seized the lead on the opening lap, and claimed a dominant victory by 17 seconds, also setting the fastest lap.
Teaming up with reigning GT4 European Series Silver Driver’s champion Josh Rattican, Cresswell continued his winning form in the longer feature race.
The momentum continued at Portimao, where Cresswell took pole position in wet conditions and led from start to finish in a dry race, winning by nearly 10 seconds.
Initially planning to contest only the first two rounds, strong results prompted him and his team to continue their championship campaign. Success followed at subsequent rounds, including podiums at Valencia and Aragon, and ultimately, Cresswell clinched the GT4 Winter Series Driver’s Championship at Barcelona.
A strong start to the GT4 Winter Series was the foundation for championship success
Cresswell credits his rapid adaptation to the support from Elite Motorsport and his teammates, noting the technical challenges of switching to GT cars-particularly managing ABS and handling the car’s movement.
“As a driver you always think you are going to be fast every time you drive a car. I was feeling confident that we could fight for race wins straight away and that’s what happened.”
Currently, Cresswell is contesting his first full season in the GT4 European Series, aiming to help Elite Motorsport defend its Teams’ title alongside Rattican.
Off the track, he balances his racing commitments with academic pursuits, studying Motorsports Engineering at Oxford Brookes University, and continues to focus on building a successful career in GT racing.
“I believe I gave everything in single-seaters. There are some decisions that I wish that we made differently in hindsight, and there are definitely races I wish I could have back again,” he concludes.