News released today from the Fortec Motorsport team has confirmed that 20 year old Josh Hill will be joining them for the 2012 Certina Formula Renault UK Championship.

After taking seventh place overall in his first full season with the Manor team, Hill switched to Fortec for the 2011 Formula Renault Finals series. In the six race series he recorded pole position for every race and recorded his first race win at the Snetterton round.

Hill is currently out in New Zealand competing in the Toyota Racing Series. He has recorded four podiums including a race victory from the opening round in Teretonga.

Team Manager Alex Fleming said of the news: ”Josh is undoubtedly quick and has a year’s Formula Renault experience under his belt. Combined with his dedication and hard work, I’m sure we will see him develop as a regular race winner and a strong contender in 2012.”

Hill will be hoping to enjoy similar success to that which the Fortec team enjoyed last year taking the title with Alex Lynn, along with the runner up spot and the Team Championship title. The first round of the 2012 Certina Formula Renault UK Championship will take place at Brands Hatch beginning on March 31st.

Photo Credit: Paul Davies

Richard Devine is our Renault Clio Cup correspondant for 2012. You can contact him at richard@btcccrazy.co.uk or on twitter at @ricker666.