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The underrated GT star who has quietly become a firm favourite at Lamborghini

Sandy Mitchell is under no illusion that the recognition gained for success in British GT pales in comparison to that of the British Touring Car Championship. Take the fan-voted Autosport National Driver Award for instance. A BTCC competitor has won all but five editions of it since 2008 and none…

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Barwell’s Huracan force proves unstoppable in British GT

It was widely recognised across the British GT paddock that Sandy Mitchell and his Barwell Motorsport Lamborghini Huracan was the fastest entry throughout the 2024 season. But, ultimately, it did not win the title after a year-long battle with team-mates Rob and Ricky Collard, where the margins were incredibly fine.

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Sharp wins GB3 title as Collards secure British GT crown

Rodin Motorsport’s Louis Sharp clinched the 2024 GB3 Championship in last weekend’s deciding race at Brands Hatch. The British-born New Zealander, who is one of four finalists for this year’s Silverstone Autosport BRDC Young Driver Award, followed in the footsteps of Luke Browning by winning both the British Formula 4…

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Brands Hatch British GT: Rob and Ricky Collard clinch title, RJN McLaren wins

Barwell Motorsport pairing Rob and Ricky Collard have clinched the 2024 British GT title despite only finishing fifth at the two-hour Brands Hatch season finale.

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How a traditional British GT tenet is again proving the difference maker

British GT has always been a series for the ‘gentleman driver’ – the non-professional competitor in a driver line-up who often funds the race seat. While their professional counterparts are all usually separated by no more than a few tenths, the quality of the amateur can vary significantly, so they…

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Sharp on verge of GB3 title with Donington double as Collards win in British GT

Louis Sharp produced a near-perfect weekend at Donington Park to give himself clear daylight in the GB3 title race heading into the deciding round at Brands Hatch later this month.

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Kucharczyk back to the top in GB3, Barwell denied British GT double at Snetterton

The GB3 championship lead changed hands again at Zandvoort last weekend, Tymek Kucharczyk moving back to the top as the fight intensified in mixed conditions on the Dutch coast.

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Sharp cuts clear for early GB3 lead as Barwell bags British GT brace

Reigning British Formula 4 conqueror Louis Sharp grabbed the early ascendancy in the GB3 Championship by taking a win on his debut at last weekend's opening round at Oulton Park.

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Why the new British GT season is too tough to call

“It’s going to be tough,” states Jonny Adam. “With 19 cars in GT3, good line-ups, the quality I think has gone up another level from last year. And there’s good returning teams that know their baseline of where they should be.”

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Collards join forces at Barwell in British GT title tilt

Collard Sr, a multiple British Touring Car race winner, returns to British GT for the first time since taking the outright GT3 title alongside Sandy Mitchell in 2020. The 55-year-old most recently claimed second in the GT World Challenge Europe Pro-Am standings alongside Dennis Lind last year. “Our biggest job…

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IMSA ace Spinelli joins factory Lamborghini driver roster for 2024

The 27-year-old Florida-based Italian joins Sandy Mitchell, Marco Mapelli, Franck Perera, Leonardo Pulcini and Jordan Pepper among Lamborghini’s GT3 ranks.

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How a rookie pairing snared Britain's biggest GT prize

“It was a big choice from him because he could have had a lot more experienced factory drivers, but in the end, he went with me, gave me the opportunity and I think his trust in me just grew and grew.”

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Mercedes leads the way in official DTM test at Spielberg

Following its takeover of DTM from ITR, the ADAC organised two days of testing in Austria on Saturday and Sunday to help teams gear up for the new season.

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Mercedes leads the way in official DTM test in Austria

Following its takeover of DTM from ITR, the ADAC organised two days of testing in Austria on Saturday and Sunday to help teams gear up for the new season.

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Can Marciello translate European success to British GT?

“I’m convinced, without fail, I have the best driver in GT racing with me.” It’s quite a statement to make about your team-mate, but John Ferguson has every reason to believe just that about the driver he’ll be racing alongside in this season’s British GT3 Championship, which kicks off at…

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Why three UK series occupying the same turf are thriving

The UK is blessed with an abundance of championships and series that cater for a huge variety of machines, perhaps none more so than with GT racing. Three key championships – British GT, GT Cup and the British Endurance Championship – are not only surviving but thriving, despite occupying a…

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Garage 59 returns to British GT with full-season GT3 entries

Leading GT World Challenge Europe outfit Garage 59 will return to the British GT championship with its first full-time GT3 programme in 2023 as it enters two McLaren 720S Evos.

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How a Pro mindset finally secured a British GT Am an overdue title

After coming close in the past, RAM Racing's Ian Loggie finally claimed the British GT3 title having left no stone unturned in his quest, which included more than 80 races during the course of the season. Autosport reviews the GT3 and GT4 classes of 2022, and picks out the year's…

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Loggie seals British GT3 title despite spin

Ian Loggie has claimed the 2022 British GT3 title after finishing second in the final race of the season at Donington Park despite a spin.

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The titles at stake and what remains to play for at Donington Park

The final rounds of British GT, GB3 and GB4 take place this weekend, with championships up for grabs in all of them. Here's how each title picture looks and what to watch out for at Donington Park

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Video: Late drama hands Tillbrook and Clutton British GT victory

Morgan Tillbrook and Marcus Clutton remain in contention for the British GT title after taking victory at Brands Hatch following late drama, while Ian Loggie leads the standings ahead of the Donington Park finale. Luke Browning also heads the GB3 leaderboard having overturned his deficit to title rival Joel Granfors

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Watch Scots racers' highs and lows in BTCC, British GT and SRC action

The stars of Scottish motorsport across track and rallying were out in force last weekend – catch up with the action in the BTCC, British GT Championship and Scottish Rally Championship here.

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Scots racers' Euro vision

Scottish motorsport aces enjoyed podium success in France and are now looking forward to further action at Belgium's famous Spa circuit.

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Watch the Jim Clark Rally and Scots aces in GT and BTCC action

Scots motorsport stars proved themselves to be fast and fabulous last weekend with podium finishes in the Jim Clark Rally, British GT Championship and other supporting events. You can find out all about the action and watch two video galleries here.

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Watch Scots racers in Silverstone and Knockhill action

It was a case of Silverstone gold for Scottish endurance racer Sandy Mitchell in the British GT Championship's showpiece event last weekend. Our weekly round-up also covers thrilling racing at Knockhill and looks ahead to this weekend's BTCC clash, rallying and more, with video galleries to enjoy, too.

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