INTRODUCING harri jones
DRIVER BIO
Nationality: Australian
Date of Birth: June 2, 1999
Team: Porsche Centre Melbourne
Rank: FIA Silver
Born: Sunshine Coast, Aus
Lives: Gold Coast, Aus
CAReer STATS
261 Races
4 Championship Wins
60 Race Wins
113 Podiums
22 Pole Positions
52 Fastest Laps
Harri Jones is one of the most accomplished Porsche drivers in Australian motorsport. The Sunshine Coast-based 25-year-old has experienced an incredible rise in the sport, proving himself repeatedly across a variety of machinery at elite levels.
Harri’s journey in motorsport has taken him around the world, racing in some of the biggest and most prestigious events on the international stage. His initial foray into competitive sports was in Downhill Mountain Biking, a brutal sport which quickly honed skills in risk management and developed sharp reflexes. Naturally, the sport brought numerous injuries and at the age of 15, Harri made the bold decision to switch to motorsport, taking a path that many would consider unconventional.
Harri’s racing career quickly gained momentum after his debut in the Queensland Formula Ford Championship, where he finished second overall in his first year. This achievement led him to the Australian Formula Ford Championship, and eventually to the Australian Formula 3 Championship, where he claimed his first title at just 18 years old. In 2019, Harri transitioned from open-wheel racing to touring cars, joining McElrea Racing in the Porsche Michelin Sprint Challenge. This decision proved pivotal, as he won the championship in his debut season, earning a spot in the prestigious Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Championship. Despite the shift in car type and racing style, Harri’s adaptability allowed him to excel.
Claiming his first Carrera Cup title in 2022, Harri received the opportunity to compete at the global pinnacle of Porsche One-Make racing. In 2023, he moved to Europe to race in the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup and Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland with BWT Lechner Racing and Scherer Sport PHX. Competing at legendary tracks like Monaco, Monza, and Spa-Francorchamps alongside the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and World Endurance Championship, he gained invaluable experience and was named Rookie Vice Champion in both series.
Over the years, Harri has established himself as one of the top drivers in Carrera Cup, both nationally and internationally. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure have been key to his success. In 2024, Harri returned to Australia, partnering with Porsche Centre Melbourne Motorsport to claim his second Carrera Cup Championship.
With an impressive tally of 4 championships, 60 race wins, and over 100 podiums, Harri now sets his sights on a career in the Repco Supercars Championship. He also plans to expand his own team, Jones Motorsport, into the top ranks of Porsche Motorsport Australia. As Harri prepares to defend his Carrera Cup title in 2025 with his own team, his determination and experience will be key to seizing the opportunity.
“Racing is my passion. It gives me purpose and pushes me every single day to be at my absolute best. I’m determined to be a World Champion and willing to do whatever it takes to get there.”
Q&A
WHY DO YOU LOVE RACING?
Racing gives me purpose and drives me every day to be my best. As a driver, I love close quarter battles on track and the feeling of gratification after achieving my goals. I also love that racing enables me to connect, learn from and work with some incredible people with an array of skillsets. But if there is one thing I love most, it’s the feeling I get when I arrive at the track, because I know every day, no matter how it goes on track, I’ll learn something new, push myself and be surrounded by people who inspire me.
WHAT ARE YOUR TOP 3 CAREER HIGHLIGHTS SO FAR?
Winning the GT4 Category of the 2017 Bathurst 12hr was my first breakthrough in the sport. I was just seventeen at the time and had only been driving for two years. It was a crazy weekend with lots of highs and lows, but all the experiences over that weekend engrained my passion for the sport.
In 2022, winning the Porsche Carrera Cup Championship has to be my biggest highlight to date. We sealed the deal at the final round on home soil in front of all of my friends, family and supporters. So much hard work and sacrifice went into that championship, and it will forever be a great memory.
Last but not least my Porsche Sprint Challenge title victory in 2019 was also a great moment. It was a mighty team effort and during that year I really felt something clicked for me in the sport. Looking back, I think that year really shaped me as a driver.
ANY OTHER PERSONAL INTERESTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?
Before I started in Motorsport, I raced Downhill Mountain Bikes and fell head over heels in love with the sport. Needless to say, I enjoy getting back on the bike any chance I get. I also enjoy surfing, training and learning. I am an ambassador for my local hometown of the Sunshine Coast, and I love meeting new people and having the opportunity to represent the place I grew up in.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE MOTORSPORT MOMENTS?
There are moments in this sport when you feel completely at one with the car. Every sense in your body is aimed purely on driving as fast as you can, and it almost becomes effortless. They are rare, but they are incredible.
WHAT IS YOUR ALL TIME FAVOURITE RACE CAR?
That’s a tough one, it’s between the Porsche 917/30 and the Mercedes CLK GTR. Look them up, you won’t be disappointed!