The British GT Podcast

← The British GT Podcast22 sept · 37 min

2026 Round 8: Brands Hatch Preview

2026 Round 8: Brands Hatch Preview22 sept37 min

<p>The British GT title fight goes to Brands Hatch with everything still on the line - and one wrong call on pit-stop compensation could decide the championship before the chequered flag. If you want the smartest possible preview of the 2026 finale, this is the episode to hear before the race weekend begins. </p><p>Ellis breaks down the full championship picture in both GT3 and GT4, including the exact success penalties, the teams still mathematically alive, and why the final result may hinge less on outright pace and more on strategy, traffic, and whether a safety car appears at the perfect moment. The margins are razor-thin: Cook and Collard, Orton and Hawkins, Templeton and Collins, Holland and Simpson, and even the outside-shot contenders all enter Brands Hatch with real stakes and very little room for error.</p>