A group of injured servicemen are looking to make history in becoming the first all-disabled team to race in the Le Mans 24 hour race.

Most of the team, known as Team Brit, received support and treatment at Headley Court military hospital following their injuries, and they recently visited to give a talk to patients and staff.

Nicola Norville, deputy charities coordinator at Headley Court, said: “We are delighted to welcome Team Brit and our former patients to Headley Court. Their visit demonstrates how valuable the role of intensive rehabilitation is and the incredible outcomes that are achievable.

"We value the friendship that we have with Team Brit and look forward to strengthening our links.”

Drivers who took part in the visit include Martyn Compton, who received burns to 75 per cent of his body following an ambush in Afghanistan, Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE, the country’s most successful military Paralympian who lost an arm following an attack in Iraq and Warren McKinlay, who suffered "Cotard’s Syndrome" as a result of a traumatic brain injury, leading him to believe he was dead.

They will drive an Aston Martin V8 Vantage with the world's most advanced hand control technology, developed to give the drivers the best chance to compete.

Lt Col Tim Clarke from Headley Court said: “It’s very exciting to welcome our former patients who are part of Team Brit, and are now leading the way in their attempt to become the first all-disabled team to race in the Le Mans 24 Hour Race.

“Team Brit belongs to a truly inspirational cohort of Headley Court patients who have gone on to excel on many fronts including sport, commerce and the arts.

“I would like to thank them for visiting us with their impressive car and wish them the best of luck in their future races.”