Josh Berry has confirmed he will step up to the PRO class of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia in 2026, while also becoming the youngest member of Porsche’s Talent Pool programme following a successful assessment.
The move marks a significant shift for Berry, who contested the 2025 Formula 4 South East Asia Championship and finished 11th in the final standings. Driving for BlackArts Racing, he secured two sixth-place finishes across the campaign, showing consistent development in what was a competitive regional F4 grid.
Carrera Cup Asia represents a different competitive landscape. The championship traditionally blends experienced gentleman drivers with ambitious young chargers looking to build professional GT careers. While the PRO class is home to the sharper end of the field, the broader paddock retains the character of a gentleman-style category, where business leaders, seasoned amateurs and rising prospects share the same grid.
Berry will race with Earl Bamber Motorsport in 2026, placing him within one of the region’s most established Porsche operations. The team has a proven record in both Australian and Asian Carrera Cup competition and is closely aligned with Porsche’s global customer racing structure.
Berry described the opportunity as an honour, noting his excitement at joining the Porsche Talent Pool and working with Earl Bamber Motorsport next season. The Talent Pool programme is designed to identify and support emerging drivers within Porsche’s ecosystem, providing structured performance evaluation and career development support.
His transition continues a broader trend of single-seater graduates pivoting towards GT racing in Asia. It is understood that at least two more drivers from the 2025 South East Asia F4 grid are expected to join the Porsche ranks in 2026, reinforcing the championship’s role as a pathway into regional GT competition.
With a full PRO-class campaign confirmed, Berry’s 2026 season will represent a key step as he moves from Formula 4 machinery into Porsche’s 992-generation Cup car and establishes himself within Asia’s evolving GT landscape.
