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Having tried out theFIA ETRC on a part-time basis in 2022, Newell went full time in 2023, beginninghis campaign with a pole position at Misano. He ended the season 14^thin the standings before netting 11^th spot in 2024. He matched thatachievement in 2025 thanks in part to landing his maiden victory in the secondrace at Jarama last October. He completed 2025 third in the Chrome standings, eightpoints behind champion Mark Taylor.

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