2 Seas Motorsport Secures Landmark Victory at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch, UK – 2 Seas Motorsport achieved a historic milestone this weekend, delivering Mercedes-AMG its first overall victory in the British GT Championship at Brands Hatch, with drivers Kiern Jewiss and Charles Dawson at the helm. This landmark win not only marked a significant achievement for the Anglo-Bahraini team but also clinched the 2025 GT3 Teams’ Championship.
Race Overview
Jewiss demonstrated exceptional defensive driving in a late-race battle against McLaren’s Marvin Kirchhöfer, ultimately securing the win despite Kirchhöfer’s pace in the #77 Optimum Motorsport McLaren 720S GT3 Evo. The triumph ended a series of near misses for Mercedes at the venue, where the brand had seen pole positions and strong finishes but lacked a win until now.
Championship Implications
The victory bolstered Jewiss and Dawson’s lead in the Drivers’ Championship, bringing their points total to 155.5—nearly 30 points ahead of their nearest competitors, Kirchhöfer/Tillbrook and Petrobelli/Adam, both at 127 points. Despite carrying a 25 kg performance ballast, Jewiss and Dawson’s stellar performance solidifies their position as favorites heading into the season finale at Donington Park on October 4–5.
Key Performance Notes
- The #42 Mercedes AMG GT3 Evo faced a 20-second pit stop penalty from their previous race, complicating their strategy but did not deter their performance.
- The #18 Mercedes of stablemates Kevin Tse and Maximilian Götz encountered a setback, finishing fourth overall and slipping back in the standings.
- Blackthorn’s #7 Aston Martin received a drive-through penalty that hindered its championship aspirations.
Beechdean AMR & Century Motorsport Developments
Beechdean AMR matched their best result of the season with a fifth-place finish, driven by Tom Wood and Andrew Howard. The duo set competitive lap times, highlighting improvements with this year’s Pirelli DHG tyre compound.
In the GT4 category, Century Motorsport reclaimed the championship lead, with Ravi Ramyead and Charlie Robertson securing second place despite a success penalty. Their competitors, Optimum Motorsport’s #90 McLaren, suffered a racing incident early in the race, impacting their standing.
Setbacks and Looking Ahead
Mahiki Racing faced another tough break, as their #84 Ginetta GT4 caught fire just 22 minutes into the race, forcing driver Jack Mitchell to evacuate safely. This incident added to a difficult season filled with mechanical issues and retirements.
As the series heads to Donington Park, the championship narrative remains tightly woven, with Jewiss and Dawson approaching the GT3 crown, while just 3.5 points separate Century and Optimum in GT4. Anticipation builds for what promises to be a dramatic conclusion to the season.
