FIVE FACTS:

Clio cheers: Files enjoyed a prolific spell in various Renault Clio one-make series. He claimed a Eurocup and UK double in 2013 before he placed third in the Clio Cup Italia two years later.

Germany calling: Following success racing Clios, Files stepped up to ADAC TCR Germany for the inaugural season in 2016 and won the title with six race victories.

Title double: Files successfully defended his ADAC TCR Germany title in 2017, again with six winis, and also landed the TCR Middle East crown in the same season.

Journey through Europe: After finishing sixth in TCR Europe in 2018 with KCMG, Files joined Target Competition for 2019 and promptly won the title at the wheel of a Hyundai i30 N TCR.

Did you know? Files began competing in sportscar events in the UK, sharing driving duties with his father.

CAREER SO FAR: 

2010: 1, Thoroughbred Sportscar Championship

2011: 1, Rookie of the Year, Renault UK Clio Cup

2012: 6, Renault UK Clio Cup

2013: 1, Renault Clio Eurocup; 1, Renault UK Clio Cup

2014: Porsche Carrera Cup; Renault Clio Eurocup

2015: 3, Clio Cup Italia

2016: 4, TCR Trophy Europe; 1 (6 wins), ADAC TCR Germany

2017: 3, TCR Trophy Europe; 1 (6 wins), ADAC TCR Germany; 1 (4 wins), TCR Middle East

2018: 6 (1 win), TCR Europe

2019: 1 (3 wins), TCR Europe

2020: 4, TCR Malaysia