- October 17, 2025
- Posted by: SportsV
- Categories: Home News, Industry News, News, Press Releases
Ridge & Partners – the leading motorsport consultants in the built environment – has announced the acquisition of Driven International, specialists in racetrack design, master planning and engineering.
The acquisition marks a key milestone in multi-disciplinary consultancy Ridge’s growth strategy, combining two market leaders to create an unrivalled, end-to-end motorsport consultancy. Driven’s expertise in architecture, engineering and visualisation for sports, leisure and motorsport destinations complements Ridge’s global track record in delivering complex automotive and motorsport facilities.
Since delivering its first Formula 1 headquarters for Benetton in 1991, Ridge has led the design and construction of motorsport and automotive projects across six continents. With over £8 billion of completed developments for more than 20 Formula 1 teams, Ridge has helped create world-class environments where leading engineers design, test and manufacture next-generation technology. Teams supported by Ridge have won 15 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championships.
Driven shares Ridge’s commitment to strong client relationships and outstanding delivery. Its portfolio includes landmark projects such as the Lara Racing Circuit in Bulgaria, and long-term collaborations with Mrk1 Consulting in the Middle East, with whom Driven worked on the Yas Marina Circuit Formula 1 upgrade and the Mandalika International Street Circuit for MotoGP. Having collaborated for over a decade, Ridge and Driven will continue their work together with Motorsport Vision across UK venues such as Donington Park.
Jolyon Price, Partner at Ridge, said:
“This acquisition unites complementary strengths and shared values around quality, ingenuity and partnership. By combining Driven’s racetrack design and master planning expertise with Ridge’s multidisciplinary capabilities in architecture, engineering and project and cost management, we’re creating a unique, fully integrated offer for clients and reinforcing our leadership in global motorsport.”
The integration broadens opportunities for both firms’ clients, offering seamless access to wider technical expertise and a significantly expanded service portfolio. Driven will continue to deliver the agile, personal service its clients value, supported by Ridge’s scale, systems and depth.
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With Ridge’s turnover now exceeding £150 million, this acquisition reflects continued investment in specialist talent and integrated teams, strengthening its capability across motorsport, sports, and leisure. Driven’s team joins Ridge’s 1,400-strong workforce across 14 offices, gaining access to new sectors and larger, more complex projects.
Ben Willshire, Managing Director at Driven International, said:
“We’re incredibly excited to join forces with Ridge. This partnership allows us to continue the journey we have been on for 10 years. We are combining our agile approach and specialist racetrack design expertise with Ridge’s comprehensive capabilities and proven track record in design and project management, creating new possibilities for innovation in motorsport facility development. Together, we’re uniquely positioned to shape the future of motorsports and deliver even greater value to our clients.”
Together, Ridge and Driven will continue to serve existing clients while pursuing new opportunities in the expanding global motorsport market.
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