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McLaren 720S duo takes lead in British GT championship at Snetterton

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:32 AM

Last updated Aug 18, 2026

McLaren 720S duo takes lead in British GT championship at Snetterton

Summary

Optimum Motorsport's McLaren 720S team of Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat gained a critical advantage in the British GT championship at Snetterton last weekend. Their performance included a victory in the second of two one-hour races on Sunday, which allowed them to surpass Barwell Motorsport's Alex Martin and Jarrod Waberski, who struggled with their Lamborghini Huracan. The results mark a pivotal shift in the title race as the season progresses. As teams look ahead, the upcoming events will be crucial for maintaining or regaining competitive standings.

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•McLaren's Tillbrook and Barnicoat won the second race on Sunday.
•Barwell Motorsport dropped from the championship lead after a rough double-header.
•The British GT title race has become more competitive following the event.
•Upcoming races are critical for teams aiming for the championship.

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8:32 AMAutosport — Optimum weekend for McLaren British GT squad at Snetterton

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The British GT title race took a significant turn at Snetterton last weekend as Barwell Motorsport’s Lamborghini Huracan pairing of Alex Martin and Jarrod Waberski endured a bruising double-header, losing their championship lead to Optimum Motorsport’s McLaren 720S duo of Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat. Tillbrook’s and Barnicoat’s victory in the second of Sunday’s two one-hour ...Keep reading
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AutosportAug 18, 2026, 8:32 AM
Optimum weekend for McLaren British GT squad at Snetterton
The British GT title race took a significant turn at Snetterton last weekend as Barwell Motorsport’s Lamborghini Huracan pairing of Alex Martin and Jarrod Waberski endured a bruising double-header, losing their championship lead to Optimum Motorsport’s McLaren 720S duo of Morgan Tillbrook and Ben Barnicoat. Tillbrook’s and Barnicoat’s victory in the second of Sunday’s two one-hour ...Keep reading

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