Whyteleafe-based Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup championship leader Charlie Robertson will not be entertaining complacency when the competition visits Silverstone this weekend for the penultimate meeting.

With seven race wins and 15 podium finishes so far in his maiden season in the category, it’s been a sensational year for Robertson.

Going into rounds 23 and 24, he has a 48-point advantage and knows the championship crown is getting nearer – but he is also well aware it only takes one problematic race to have a major impact on his title bid.

“I’m really looking forward to Silverstone and we’re in a great position in the championship, but we’re not complacent at all," said the 17-year-old.

"I know we need to keep working really hard as it doesn’t take much for a big points lead to disappear.

“It’s been a fantastic season for us so far, HHC Motorsport has done an incredible job with the car and we’ve been competitive at every track.

"If next weekend goes to plan, hopefully we can be in an even stronger position going into the final rounds at Brands Hatch next month."

He added: "Whatever happens, we’ll be trying as hard as ever to win at Silverstone and be as consistent as we can.”

Having chalked-up seven podium finishes from the past eight races, including three victories, Robertson has enjoyed a strong run since the second half of the season began at Snetterton in early August.

After moving back into the lead of the Michelin Ginetta GT4 SuperCup at Croft in June, having previously headed the standings following the second race meeting of the year at Donington Park, the Surrey teenager has undoubtedly been the stand-out driver.

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Including the Silverstone double-header this weekend, there are only five races left in the 2014 championship but that also means there are still more than 180 points available to any one driver.

With such a significant number of points still up for grabs, Investigo and Blackstar-supported Robertson knows the importance of continuing his terrific form.

“I’m sure we’ll be quick next weekend and in the battle for pole position in qualifying”, he added.

“If we can start on the front row, that will be a lot of the hard work done but the competition this year at the front in the GT4 SuperCup is very tough and you can’t take anything for granted.

"The aim is to at least maintain the sort of lead we have now – if we can do that then I’ll be very happy.”

After pre-event testing at Silverstone on Friday, qualifying will take place at on Saturday.

Both races will be contested on Sunday, with round 23 beginning at 09.45 and round 24 following at 15.15 – the second race will be screened live on ITV4 and ITV4 HD with live streaming at www.itv.com/btcc.