Rattray-White’s first result in the series back at Sebring in 2024 followed on from a strong run of pace in the Qualifying Series in a car that he was still coming to terms with. Since then, he had improved in just about every race to finally grab his first ever top-five finish at Spa in the final round of that season.

2025 started with a bang for him, back at the pointy end of the order and very nearly putting his name onto the podium in what would have been the first for Vermillion in the series as well!

It seemed the partnership was not far away from seriously placing their names under the spotlight.

However, in a sport where you can’t afford to be sitting still, Rattray-White has made a move all of his own.

I’d been passed whispers that something was due to change in the near future at Eclipse Simsports, but with no real context to what was about to unfold; it was going to be a ‘watch this space’ for the near future.

The announcement would finally break cover on Friday morning: Rattray-White would be moving to the white, red and black liveries that adorn the Eclipse Simsports team.

Moving over to become part of the Eclipse quintet of drivers to feature alongside Damon Woods, Kody Deith, Dylan Birse and Kobi Williams; Rattray-White would be joining as the current highest placed driver in the championship. At the moment, he sits 5th in points, with the next best Eclipse driver being Damon Woods - who is currently in 8th.

It’s important to note that Rattray-White has unfinished business with Vermillion outside of his Gen3 commitments. Looking at the GT Pro field, Car #17 was the Vermillion Esports entry driven by Jamie Christison alongside of the departing Rattray-White.

Ben Faulkner offered the following comments on Zach departing the team and the #17 car for GT Pro.

“Well Zach was one of our top drivers so when we got the message saying that he was parting ways with us we were a bit disappointed. We did see it coming over the last few months however. Just maybe not so soon, although we do wish him the best of luck, we will support his journey for the future and beyond.”

“The #17 car for GTPro will no longer run under the Vermillion Esports branding, at this stage we are uncertain of what that car will be run as.”

Rattray-White offered the following regarding his reasons behind the move.

“I just needed to go somewhere to further improve myself. The team has always been extremely supportive, and has given me everything I’ve ever asked for. However, I was just missing the extra bit that I wanted to learn from.”

Another move, another change. With the next round before the end of April, keep your eyes peeled to see if this comes as a bonus or detriment to all involved!