British GT Championship: Snetterton Weekend Preview
Following a grueling three-hour endurance race at Spa, the British GT Championship shifts focus to its next event, featuring two 60-minute sprint races at Snetterton on July 12-13, 2025. The Snetterton 300 layout, stretching 2.97 miles, presents a contrast to Oulton Park, with its wider run-off zones and emphasis on high-speed stability.
GT3 Title Race Tightens
The championship has become fiercely competitive, with just four points separating the top three GT3 teams. After a dominating performance at Spa, the #7 Blackthorn Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT3 Evo, driven by Giacomo Petrobelli and Jonny Adam, surged into title contention. Adam’s victory marked his 20th career win in the series, setting a new record.
Current championship leaders, the #42 2 Seas Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo (Charles Dawson/Kiern Jewiss), lead with 89 points, closely followed by Petrobelli and Adam with 87 points, and the #77 Optimum Motorsport McLaren GT3 Evo (Morgan Tillbrook/Marvin Kirchhöfer) with 86 points.
Qualifying Set to be Key
Qualifying will see two 10-minute sessions to determine the grid for both sprint races, a departure from the endurance format where lap times were combined. Given the close point margins, positioning will be critical.
Challengers and Dark Horses
Several teams are aiming for podium finishes. Optimum’s second entry, the #3 McLaren, fields Carl Cavers alongside Callum Macleod. Barwell Motorsport returns with the #78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2, determined to improve upon their Spa performance. Other challengers include Paddock Motorsport’s #9 McLaren and Spirit of Race’s #55 Ferrari 296 GT3, both seeking strong results after previous setbacks.
The duel between Silver-Am competitors in GT3 will intensify, with Beechean Motorsport’s #97 Aston Martin showing promising pace and Bridger Motorsport’s #86 Honda NSX GT3 Evo aiming for impact on Snetterton’s straights.
GT4 Championship Picture
In the GT4 class, Optimum Motorsport’s #90 McLaren Artura GT4 duo, Marc Warren and reigning champion Jack Brown, could clinch the title with two race wins, leading by 27.5 points over the #71 Century Motorsport BMW M4 GT4 Evo pairing (Ravi Ramyead/Charlie Robertson).
Emerging Teams
Mahiki’s Ginettas are set for their UK debut, having completed Spa without major issues. Their performance during this weekend will be closely monitored as they seek to maximize their potential in the sprint format.
Track action begins Saturday with free practice and qualifying, while the first race starts at 10:50 AM local time on Sunday, followed by the second at 3:40 PM.
Conclusion
Expect competitive racing dynamics at Snetterton, where both championship battles and individual team performances will be scrutinized as the British GT Championship approaches its mid-season climax.
