MEET OUR TEAM.

Origin

Jones Motorsport is a family-owned and professional racing team founded in 2016. Starting with local club and historic motorsport events, the team expanded in 2017 to compete in the Australian Formula Ford Championship, followed by the Australian Formula 3 Championship in 2018. In their debut season, Jones Motorsport secured a victory with team principal, Harri Jones, behind the wheel. Harri, who has been developed by the team throughout his grassroots journey, progressed through the ranks of motorsport, clinching titles in the Porsche Sprint Challenge and Carrera Cup Championship. His rise culminated in competing at the pinnacle of Porsche one-make racing, the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.

In 2025, Harri returns to Australia full-time and takes over the operation of Jones Motorsport, with plans to further expand into the upper echelons of Porsche Motorsport in the region.

This exciting year sees Jones Motorsport embarking on a three-car Porsche Sprint Challenge program, along with a full-time entry in Porsche Carrera Cup. As the team continues to grow, we are seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join us as drivers, engineers, or technicians.

Based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Jones Motorsport operates from a state-of-the-art facility, staffed by a team of experienced professionals. With the infrastructure, capability, and drive to succeed at the highest levels of Australian motorsport, Jones Motorsport is committed to providing drivers with the platform they need to shine.

Vision

Motorsport, both in Australia and internationally, is a dynamic and fast-paced industry that can be difficult to navigate. At Jones Motorsport, we take a holistic approach to support our drivers. Our primary focus is on delivering a competitive on-track program, with top-tier car preparation, engineering, mechanics, and testing. But we also provide essential guidance in other critical areas of a racing driver’s journey. This includes navigating corporate partnerships, networking, physical and mental training, nutrition, career planning, and much more — all of which are vital to a driver's growth and success in the sport.

We achieve this by collaborating with industry-leading professionals who bring valuable expertise and experience from across the motorsport world.

To offer the most focused and tailored ‘arrive and drive’ experience, Jones Motorsport will have a limited number of seats available for the 2025 season. If you’re looking to elevate your racing career, contact us today to learn more about how we can help you reach the next level.

  • Sprint Challenge Manager + Engineer

    At just 25-years-old Harri has proven himself as one of the stars in Porsche Motorsport. He holds a unique passion, drive and skillset in the sport and now as a team manager focus’ on building the best platform for the next crop of professionals to shine.

Portrait of Peter Jones in the Jones Motorsport uniform

  • Team Principle

    Peter has a long interest and involvement in motorsport starting in the early 1980’s when he first competed in an Alfa 105GTV at Calder raceway, Victoria.

    He provides the Team with financial, legal, and corporate management experience gained from decades of operating a large diverse business. His qualifications include Bachelor of Economics, Master of Business Administration, and he is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia & New Zealand.

    Peter still competes in historic and club level motorsport events.

  • Carrera Cup Manager

    Matt Cook has lived and breathed the Motorsport world since the early 1990’s. It has seen him travel the world, working in the Formula 1 in the 2000s, to returning home and helping lead one of Australia’s most successful Race teams, most recently ‘Cooky’ has used his experience to take over and guide Porsche Centre Melbourne’s team to Championship success. Matt Cook’s addition to Jones Motorsport is pivotal to our success.

Portrait of Michael Connell in the Jones Motorsport uniform

  • Technician

    With 8 years of mechanical expertise and a lifetime immersed in motorsport culture in New Zealand, Michael's the ultimate racing enthusiast. From 4 years in IMSA to 10 years of go-kart racing, he's not just a mechanic; he lives for the thrill of speed and precision.

Darren Newell at the race track

  • Technician

    Darren has an immense passion for motorsport and performance driving. He has a background in workshop management and is qualified as a BMW Master Technician and High Voltage Technician. Darren has worked with professional Motorsport teams since 2018, including endurance races such as Spa 12HR, Bathurst 12HR and Phillip Island 3HR. He always pushes for personal growth and knowledge, especially in race car setup engineering and driver development.

  • Technician

    The undisputed Porsche Carrera Cup Guru. Matty’s experience spans over 20 years in the category. Early on he learned from some of the best in the business and today he is one of the most knowledgeable, successful and hard-working guys in pitlane.

  • Carrera Cup Engineer

    A career spanning over 25 years in Australian Motorsport, David Swenson has had success in V8 Supercars, GT3, TCR and most recently a Championship win with Harri Jones in the 2024 Porsche Carrera Cup Australia.

Portrait of Jason Matthews in the Jones Motorsport uniform

  • Technician

    With 34 years of mechanical mastery, Jason's expertise is unmatched. As a BMW Master Tech for 15 years and a registered Porsche technician, he's the go-to for precision. Plus, his passion for motorsport ensures your vehicle runs like a dream on and off the track.

Portrait of Kristen Jones in the Jones Motorsport uniform

  • Logistics Coordinator

    The ultimate ‘Track Mum’

  • Technician

    With his entire career to date revolving around Porsches, Jack ‘Chappy’ Chaplin’s passion and experience in the brand goes hand in hand with the team’s success on track.

Rheb Brodie with a headset on at the race track

  • Technician

    Rheb, our team's go-to "Mr. Fix It," is a master problem-solver with extensive knowledge across a range of platforms. Beyond his mechanical expertise, Rheb is a skilled artist, infusing projects with a keen eye for design. His meticulous attention to detail, coupled with a passion for motorsport and design, sets him apart as a valuable asset to our team.

  • Junior Engineer

    Emily joined the team via the FIA Girls On Track program. Whilst studying a Bachelor of Engineering, Emily has been involved in the QUT’s Formula Student campaign which sees University’s from across the globe design, build and race their very own race car.

    Emily is quickly developing her skills as a Motorsport Engineer and plays a pivotal part of the team