Despite the push to get the prototype programme up and running, however, Sharpe is not about to drop his interest in his other high-powered ride, and expects to be out in the V8 Supercar he campaigns in Britcar during the season.

"For me, making the move to professional driver means keeping closely in touch with motorsport at all levels," he explained, "ASM had a great debut in 2005 and we shall return to the Britcar circuit for a second year, running the winning Australian V8 Ford Falcons, first seen in 2005, in the new Dunlop V8 Challenge."

Sharpe's main personal sponsor, internet merchant services provider VelocityPay.co.uk, will be joined in 2006 by a couple of further endorsement opportunities, with both Adam and Toby having been asked to feature in the launch of a new Italian clothing line to be released in the UK through the Selfridges store in London. In addition, Adam will also become the 'young face' of his newest sponsor, the immune system bank LifeForce plc.