Ethan Brown entered the 2025 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia season as a 20 year old Singaporean driver still defining his place in GT racing. With a background that spans karting, Formula 3, and Radical machinery, he arrived with range rather than certainty. His first full season with Leipert Motorsport became a clear step forward, revealing a driver capable of adapting quickly and competing at the sharp end of a highly competitive one make championship.
The numbers tell a convincing story. Multiple podiums, race wins, and a Vice Championship finish in the Pro class placed Brown firmly among the standout drivers of the season. One race in particular still sits close to him. “Winning solo in Sepang. We had just come off a bad streak of races and to win in some of the toughest conditions all year was super emotional for me,” he said. The victory came when momentum had stalled, and it forced him to manage pressure, fatigue, and execution without a safety net. It became a personal marker as much as a professional one.
Another defining moment arrived unexpectedly. Brown was called up for an impromptu round of Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe in Barcelona, stepping into unfamiliar territory with little time to prepare. He responded by finishing on the podium in his first European race, proof that his adaptability travels well. That adaptability caught the attention of Lamborghini itself. “Getting announced as one of two Asian drivers amongst the 16 drivers on the Lamborghini Young Driver Program (YDP),” he said, remains one of his proudest achievements. The selection placed him among a rare group and made him one of the first Singaporeans to be part of the initiative, capped by his participation in the Lamborghini World Finals at Misano.
Misano, however, delivered its own test. Brown arrived without a teammate for the World Finals, forcing him to drive solo. “Unfortunately my teammate was unable to make the race and I had to drive solo, which was tough but developed me massively as a driver,” he said. It was a challenge he never planned for, and one that accelerated his growth more than any clean weekend could have.
Away from the circuits, Brown found balance. “Whether it was going on side quests with my family or playing golf and padel with my friends,” he said, those quieter moments helped reset his perspective. The off season does not come easily to him. “I actually dislike the off season because all I want to do is race,” he admitted, before turning serious about preparation for what comes next.
Looking ahead, his focus is narrow and honest. “I always believe in improving yourself everyday,” he said, intent on addressing the shortcomings he felt this year. For younger drivers, his advice is simple and lived.
“Take every opportunity you can possibly get even if you don’t fully understand the benefits you may reap from it,”
he said. Brown’s 2025 season suggests he has learned that lesson by taking chances, and making them count.
