Ridge accelerates motorsport strength with acquisition of Driven International

15 October 2025

Ridge & Partners, one of the leading motorsport consultants in the built environment, today announced the acquisition of Driven International, a specialist race track design, master planning and engineering consultancy.

This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in multi-disciplinary consultancy Ridge’s long-term growth strategy. While Ridge’s turnover now exceeds £150 million, Driven’s team brings multidisciplinary expertise in architecture, engineering, and visualisation in the design of sports, leisure, driving and motorsport destinations, which complements and reinforces Ridge’s position as one of the global leaders in motorsports and advanced manufacturing.

Both Ridge and Driven, which have worked together for a decade, have built their reputations on strong client relationships and exceptional project delivery. These qualities have been reflected in Driven’s work on 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. Ridge and Driven – now as one business – will continue their extensive collaboration which has seen them work across the UK with Motorsport Vision including the resurfacing of Donington Park, and now globally through exciting new projects together.

Since Ridge delivered its first Formula 1 headquarters for Benneton in 1991, it has been at the forefront of the design, management and construction of facilities and infrastructure for automotive, advanced manufacturing and motorsport, with projects spanning six continents. Clients include more than 20 Formula 1 teams and Ridge has completed in excess £8bn of motorsports and advanced manufacturing developments, creating world-class environments for industry-leading engineers to design, test and manufacture next-generation automotive technology, materials and fuels. The teams it supports have won 15 Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championships.

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This acquisition represents the perfect alignment of complementary strengths and shared values. It brings together two companies equally committed to quality, ingenuity and partnership. By combining Driven’s specialist expertise in racetrack design and master planning with Ridge’s proven capabilities in motorsport architecture, engineering, project and cost management, we’re creating an unparalleled offering for our clients while reinforcing our position at the forefront of the motorsports industry.

Jolyon Price

PARTNER, RIDGE

The integration creates immediate opportunities for both companies’ client bases to benefit from broader, more integrated services. Driven, based in Hook, Hampshire, will continue to provide the agile, personable service that clients value, now supported by Ridge’s scale, established systems, and multidisciplinary expertise. Clients can expect complete continuity in relationships and delivery quality, enhanced by access to deeper technical expertise and a significantly expanded service portfolio.

The acquisition reflects Ridge’s continued investment in specialist talent, integrated team-building, and commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients across the motorsports sector, as well as sports and leisure. Driven’s specialist team will join the 1,400-strong workforce at Ridge which is based across 14 offices, to broaden career pathways for all team members, providing exposure to new sectors and access to larger, more complex projects.

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We’re incredibly excited to join forces with Ridge. This partnership allows us to continue our 10-year journey of growth combining our agile approach and specialist race track 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.

Ben Willshire

MANAGING DIRECTOR, DRIVEN INTERNATIONAL

The combined organisation will continue to serve clients across both existing portfolios while exploring new opportunities in the expanding global motorsports market.

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For more information:

Steph Admans
Head of communications
stephadmans@ridge.co.uk
07425 540619

Jake Nunley
Senior Account Manager, ING Media
jake.nunley@ing-media.com
07753 299272

Notes to editor:

Ridge is a multi-disciplinary, pan-sector built environment consultancy
Our multidisciplinary team of 1,400+ people is based across 14 locations. We provide joined-up thinking and doing, shaped around clients’ specific needs, whether for a single discipline, or to work in partnership, from the conception of projects to their completion.

Scale and expertise, delivered with a personal touch
Working together, we help clients navigate challenges with confidence and transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.