Snetterton Race Day Report: 2 Seas Motorsport Dominates GT3
Snetterton, UK – Kiern Jewiss and Charles Dawson of 2 Seas Motorsport secured a commanding victory in Race 1 of the British GT Championship, clinching a 1-2 finish at Snetterton with their #42 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. Starting from pole, the duo extended their championship lead by 15 points, now ahead of Blackthorn’s Giacomo Petrobelli and Jonny Adam.
Jewiss and Dawson’s win was complemented by solid performances from their #18 teammates, Kevin Tse and Maximilian Götz, who finished second after fending off Barwell Motorsport’s #78 Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo2 in a tense final phase.
“We knew we needed to win this one,” said Dawson, reflecting on their strategy that included a risk-taking setup adjustment. The #42 car, while still carrying a 25 kg weight ballast, showcased exceptional speed and control throughout the race.
Reigning champion Rob Collard’s attempts to challenge were thwarted by an ABS issue that dropped him from third to eighth. The race saw intensive battles early on, with Jewiss building over a 10-second lead after pit stops, ultimately managing the gap skillfully to secure the victory. Paddock Motorsport achieved a season-best fifth place, while Team Parker Racing’s #66 Porsche rounded out the top six.
GT3 Race Results:
- 2 Seas Motorsport #42 (Jewiss/Dawson)
- 2 Seas Motorsport #18 (Tse/Götz)
- Barwell Motorsport #78 (Martin/Mitchell)
- Blackthorn #7 (Petrobelli/Adam)
- Paddock Motorsport #9 (Smith/Plowman)
- Team Parker Racing #66 (Müller/Jones)
GT4 Highlights: Optimum Motorsport Continues Strong Form
In the GT4 category, Jack Brown and Marc Warren of Optimum Motorsport captured their fourth victory of the season with the #90 McLaren Artura GT4. They expertly navigated early race challenges, including light contact with teammate Luca Hopkinson in the #17 McLaren.
"We aimed to keep it clean and consistent," said Brown, underlining their strategic approach. The duo effectively managed their pit stop timing amidst penalties handed to competitors. The Mahiki Racing Ginetta G56 GT4, driven by Josh Miller and Mitchell, took second, while the #17 McLaren secured the final podium position.
GT4 Race Results:
- Optimum Motorsport #90 (Brown/Warren)
- Mahiki Racing #84 (Miller/Mitchell)
- Optimum Motorsport #17 (Hopkinson/George)
- Century Motorsport #71 (Ramyead/Robertson)
- BMW #14 (Salkeld/Templeton)
Race 2 is set to begin at 15:50 local time as the action continues in Round 7 of the British GT Championship.
Background Context:
2 Seas Motorsport’s strategic adjustments and strong teamwork illustrated the importance of adaptability in competitive racing. The day’s results reaffirm the tightly contested standings in both GT3 and GT4 classes, underscoring the intense rivalry among the teams and drivers.
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