Snetterton Success: 2 Seas Motorsport Dominates British GT Race 2
Race Overview:
Kevin Tse and Maximilian Götz of 2 Seas Motorsport secured a commanding victory in Race 2 of the British GT Championship at Snetterton, piloting the #18 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo to a lights-to-flag win over 33 laps, marking their first triumph of the season.
Key Highlights:
- Pole Position: Götz executed a flawless start, establishing a 7-second lead by the time of the driver swap.
- Tse’s Control: After taking over, Tse maintained the lead deftly, ensuring consistency until the chequered flag.
Key Quotes:
- Tse praised Götz’s performance, stating, “To put it on pole yesterday, and to get a 7-second lead – that’s all his work."
- Götz credited pre-race testing for their confidence and key setup decisions, noting, “Starting from P1 in clean air with new tyres – that was our goal, and it proved decisive.”
Runner-Up Battle:
The contest for second was fiercely contested between Barwell Motorsport’s #78 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO2 and the #77 Optimum Motorsport McLaren GT3 Evo. After a tense pit window, Alex Martin (Lamborghini) executed a decisive move to secure P2 in the final minutes, capping a strategic drive.
- Podium Finishers:
- 1st: #18 2 Seas Motorsport Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo
- 2nd: #78 Barwell Motorsport Lamborghini
- 3rd: #1 Barwell Lamborghini, driven by Rob Collard.
Post-Race Developments:
The Blackthorn #7 Aston Martin Vantage finished fourth, but was handed an 11-second penalty for causing a collision. The #42 2 Seas Mercedes-AMG, Race 1 winner, finished seventh amidst controversy over a rolling start position.
GT4 Results:
In the GT4 class, Ravi Ramyead and Charlie Robertson clinched their third victory in Century Motorsport’s #71 BMW M4 GT4 Evo, successfully capitalizing on competitor mistakes and a clean race strategy.
- Top GT4 Finishers:
- 1st: #71 Century Motorsport BMW
- 2nd: #88 Mahiki Racing Ginetta
- 3rd: #14 Century Motorsport BMW.
Next Race:
The British GT Championship will continue at Brands Hatch on August 23/24, promising further competitive action as teams aim for crucial championship points.
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