About.

Yorkshire based, global competitors.

United Autosports began racing back in 2010 and has since grown to become the multi-championship winning team it is today. The team has raced successfully across various championships across the globe, including the FIA World Endurance Championship, IMSA WeatherTech Championship, European Le Mans Series, Asian Le Mans series and many historic races along the way. 

The team specialise in long distance endurance racing, taking two class wins at the most prestigious race in the world the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2020,2024), the Rolex 24 at Daytona (2025), the Sebring 12 Hours (2026) and competed in the the Gulf 12 Hours, the Spa 24 Hours and the Bathurst 12 Hours. 

Our accolades

LMP3 vice-champions Asian Le Mans Series | 2018
Team Champions GT4 European Series | 2021
LMP3 vice-champions Asian Le Mans Series | 2021
LMP3 Champions Asian Le Mans Series | 2021
LMP2 vice-champions European Le Mans Series | 2023
LMP2 Winners 24 Hours of Le Mans | 2024
LMP2 Winners Rolex Daytona 24 Hours | 2025
LMP2 P1 & P2 Sebring 12 Hours | 2026
LMP3 Champions European Le Mans Series | 2016
LMP2 vice-champions European Le Mans Series | 2017
LMP3 Champions European Le Mans Series | 2017
Named official operator Factory McLaren Hypercar Programme | 2025
LMP2 AM vice-champions Asian Le Mans Series | 2018
LMP2 Champions Asian Le Mans Series | 2018
LMP3 Champions European Le Mans Series | 2020
LMP2 vice-champions European Le Mans Series | 2020
LMP2 Champions European Le Mans Series | 2020
LMP2 Champions FIA World Endurance Championship | 2020
LMP2 Winners 24 Hours of Le Mans | 2020
LMP2 vice-champions European Le Mans Series | 2021
Driver Champion GT4 European Series | 2021

Our leadership team

Zak Brown

Co-Founder & Co-Owner

Zak Brown is the co-founder and co-owner of United Autosports, helping shape the team’s long-term vision and growth through decades of experience in motorsport and business. Originally from California, he spent a decade competing internationally as a racing driver before moving into the commercial side of the sport.

In 1995, Zak founded Just Marketing International (JMI), which became one of the world’s leading motorsport marketing agencies. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of McLaren Racing and has held senior positions across the motorsport industry, including roles with Motorsport Network and Cosworth.

Despite his global responsibilities, Zak remains actively involved with United Autosports, regularly attending endurance races and historic events. His passion for racing and automotive history continues through his collection of classic cars, many of which are restored and prepared by the United Autosports team in Yorkshire.

Richard Dean

Co-Founder & Co-Owner

Richard Dean is a former racing driver and co-founder of United Autosports, bringing more than 25 years of experience running successful race teams across international championships. A proven competitor on track, he won the GT2 class at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2006 and later guided United Autosports to overall class victories at Le Mans as a team owner in 2020 and 2024.

Richard began his career in karting before progressing into single-seater and GT racing. In 1995, he founded Team JLR, managing and developing talented drivers who would go on to successful professional careers. He later served as Managing Director of Ginetta Cars, helping expand the brand’s racing activities and championship programmes.

Since co-founding United Autosports with Zak Brown in 2009, Richard has been central to the team’s growth into one of endurance racing’s leading organisations. Known throughout the paddock for his racing knowledge and team-building approach, he remains closely involved in the day-to-day direction of the business.

Max Gregory

Managing Director

Max Gregory has played a key role in the growth of United Autosports, helping guide the team’s evolution from a successful racing operation into a globally recognised motorsport business. As Managing Director, he oversees the day-to-day running of the company, working closely with team managers and department heads across racing, engineering, logistics, marketing, finance and historic motorsport.

Before joining United Autosports in 2013 as Operations Manager, Max was Championships Manager at Ginetta Cars, where he was responsible for the organisation and delivery of multiple racing championships.

Having progressed through senior leadership roles within the business, Max was appointed Managing Director in 2022 and continues to work closely with the ownership team to drive the company’s strategic growth and operational success.

Our team

Giulio Pucci

Sporting Director

Tim Vaesen

Commercial Director

Justine Hamilton

Finance Director

Tom Hodgson

Director of Customer Racing

James Foster

Trackside Operations Manager

Paul Haigh

Historics Manager

Ashley Gallagher

Historics Team Manager

Ashleigh Dean

Team Coordination Manager

Lee Brown

Marketing & Brand Manager

Nicole Satur

Accounts Manager

Jet Dog

Head of Security

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