Beyond that Matthew foresees a move up into Formula Renault, following two highly promising tests in a Formula Renault 1600cc machine for 2006 Belgian series title-winners Team Astromega at Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium and Croix-en-Ternois in France towards the end of last year. Though he was too young to compete at the time, he has nevertheless received invaluable advice from Stars old boy and Formula Renault champion Craig Dolby, someone he describes as ‘a real superstar'.
“Craig is a really good friend of mine and an excellent driver coach,” Matthew enthused. “He has taught me from when I was a novice and has helped me to improve my driving a lot, and he still comes along to watch the odd meeting now.
“Sam Boyle, the Team Astromega boss, said he would like me to drive next year, but he knows we are on a very tight budget. He's very keen, but I really want to prove myself in karting first to make a name for myself and get some sponsors behind me to help take me further.
“In my racing career I have one goal and that's to get to
Formula 1. It's what I want to do and I'm determined to achieve that.”
![BRDC Stars of Tomorrow Junior Max ace Matthew Mason in the rthick of the action [pic credit: Chris Walker/www.kartpix.net]](http://pix.crash.net/thumbs/384841.jpg)
