British GT4 at Brands Hatch - TF Sport's to lose? 25.08.2020: Just 1.5 points now separate TF Sport’s two Aston Martin crews at the top of GT4 following another strong showing at Donington. Patrick Kibble and Connor O’Brien added a second victory to their early-season haul but still trail Jamie Caroline and Daniel V

Just 1.5 points now separate TF Sport’s two Aston Martin crews at the top of GT4 following another strong showing at Donington. Patrick Kibble and Connor O’Brien added a second victory to their early-season haul but still trail Jamie Caroline and Daniel Vaughan who have eschewed wins in favour of consistency.



Sure, a one-two finish in Donington’s 1.5x points endurance race compromised the team’s sprint result, but it also ensured that neither crew will carry a Success Penalty into this Sunday. The same can’t be said for their closest championship rivals, all of whom must overcome a 20, 15 or 10s handicap.



Chris Wesemael and Gus Bowers have the maximum 20s after scoring a memorable first British GT victory at Donington despite starting from the pitlane. They’re currently tied on points with HHC Motorsport team-mates Jordan Collard and Patrik Matthiesen who were unable to convert either of their pole positions into victories last time out. The #58 McLaren still awaits its first win of the campaign.



Balfe Motorsport’s Pro/Am pairing of Mia Flewitt and Euan Hankey are two points further back in fifth and, just like their McLaren counterparts, must serve a Success Penalty after scoring a second podium of the season at Donington.



The longer pitstops will make it doubly difficult for a 570S to win for a third-straight year at Brands. Instead, they’re most likely to aid Sam Smelt and James Kell whose Toyota claimed a maiden British GT4 podium in Donington’s first race.


Indeed, the championship standings suggest Speedworks’ Supra will be TF Sport’s closest rival this weekend.



Academy Motorsport’s Jordan Albert and Matt Cowley should also be in the podium mix along with Andrew Gordon-Colebrooke and his Century co-driver Ben Hurst.






   - Tom Hornsby - photo SRO