Snetterton Qualifying Results: 2 Seas Motorsport Leads the Charge
Snetterton, UK – In a sweltering qualifying session at Snetterton, 2 Seas Motorsport emerged as a dominant force, capturing pole positions in both the GT3 and GT4 categories for the upcoming races.
GT3 Qualifying Results
Charles Dawson set the pace in the opening session, securing pole with a stunning lap of 1:47.765 in the #42 Mercedes-AMG GT3 Evo. His performance outshined Giacomo Petrobelli, who recorded a commendable 1:47.916 for second in the #7 Blackthorn Aston Martin. Kevin Tse followed closely, qualifying third with a time of 1:48.350.
Maximilian Götz, piloting the #18 Mercedes, claimed pole for Race 2 with back-to-back laps of 1:45.282. Marvin Kirchhöfer (Optimum McLaren) and Sandy Mitchell (Barwell Lamborghini) secured second and third, respectively, with times of 1:45.439 and 1:45.460.
GT4 Qualifying Highlights
In GT4, Luca Hopkinson achieved his first pole position with a time of 1:54.989 in the #17 Optimum Motorsport McLaren Artura. Marc Warren’s 1:55.693 earned him the top spot in the Pro-Am class, while Josh Miller placed third with a 1:56.067 aboard the #84 Mahiki Ginetta.
Jack Mitchell delivered a stellar performance in Race 2 qualifying, claiming pole with a time of 1:55.156, ahead of Charlie Robertson in the #71 BMW.
Both qualifying sessions were marked by several incidents, including red flags that hampered performance, particularly in GT4 where Jon Currie’s late-session crash disrupted the final moments of qualifying.
Key Quotes
Götz commented on his performance, stating, “Consistency was key; the car felt strong in both sessions, and I’m looking forward to translating that into race pace.” Hopkinson expressed enthusiasm for his maiden pole, noting, “This is a fantastic moment for me and the team.”
With competitive times and impressive performances on display, the stage is set for an exhilarating series of races at Snetterton this weekend.
