The Aston Martin Racing (AMR) Young Driver Academy returns in 2020 as the British manufacturer continues to discover the next generation of GT endurance superstars.

The AMR Young Driver Academy is eligible to drivers aged between 17 and 25, and open to those with planned Vantage GT3 and Vantage GT4 race programmes in recognised championships. And while the overall number of participants has been reduced to a maximum of 10 to allow more focus and scrutiny on each driver, competition for places is already proving intense.

The prize on offer for the successful graduate will be financial support towards their 2021 race programme, simulator time and fitness sessions as well as a TAG Heuer AMR timepiece.

All the participants will receive individual mentoring from Works Drivers Darren Turner, Jonny Adam and Charlie Eastwood as well as Team Principal Paul Howarth during the season. In addition to this, each will gain access to the works team on events, receive public relations and commercial guidance and importantly, an increased amount of time in Base Performance's simulator during the season.

Just as before, this year's contestants will be judged on a wide range of criteria including driving pace, consistency, technical feedback and overall fitness. The judging panel will also evaluate drivers' ability to manage the strategic, teamwork, commercial and public relations aspects of their role. Finally, the outstanding candidate will demonstrate the most potential to develop their talent for the future.