At round 9 of the Formula Renault UK series, Robert Foster-Jones finished in 5th place to secure his best ever finish.

After graduating from karts to cars at the end of 2009, the 19-year old has enjoyed a solid start to his single-seater career with a string of top ten finishes.

Having qualified in 5th place for Saturday’s race, Robert maintained his starting position throughout the race to earn his best finish so far.

Elated after the race, Robert said “I’m over the moon, I’m delighted with the improvement I’ve made since Oulton Park. The team and I have worked extremely hard and our effort’s paid off. I’m also pleased to have out-performed my more experienced team-mates and finish as the top CRS Racing driver.”

For the round 10 race on Sunday, Foster-Jones started from eighth on the grid and had an eventful race, running off the track to avoid pole-sitter Thomas Hykelma who bogged down off the line before being rear ended why running in 9th place. Nursing a damaged car, Robert valiantly fought off the chasing pack to cross the finish line in 10th.

Reflecting on his efforts over the weekend, Robert said “Overall, Croft was a major step forward. I think it’s down to the sheer hard work I and the team put in. I also approached the event from a different angle and was much more relaxed. Previously, I think I expected too much of myself - but as the saying goes, ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’.

After having so much success in karts it was perhaps a little too much to arrive in (Formula) Renault and expect to win from the outset. It’s not just me. Other international karters have also found their first year in the championship difficult, and consequently you put your pressure on yourself because, by your normal standards, you’re underperforming if you’re not winning. I’ve had to start from zero and work up from there and on balance, it’s going well.”

Robert will next be in action at the Snetterton circuit on the 7th of August.