Orange and Clutton take British GT title at Brands Hatch finale
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:47 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Simon Orange and Marcus Clutton captured the 2026 British GT title with victory in the two-hour finale at Brands Hatch. The pair, racing for Orange Racing in a McLaren, faced a daunting 21.5-point deficit to series leader Rob Collard, who was driving a Barwell Lamborghini. However, Collard's spin off the track allowed Orange and Clutton to secure the championship unexpectedly. This marks a significant achievement for the duo, who were among five teams still in contention heading into the final race.
- •Orange and Clutton win the 2026 British GT title.
- •Collard spins off, impacting his championship lead.
- •The race took place at Brands Hatch as a season finale.
- •Orange Racing's McLaren claimed the victory.
- •A total of five teams were still in contention before the race.
- 2:47 PMAutosport — British GT Brands Hatch: Orange/Clutton take shock title as Collard spins
"Simon Orange and Marcus Clutton have surprisingly won the 2026 British GT title with victory in the two-hour Brands Hatch finale as erstwhile leader Rob Collard spun off. The Orange Racing McLaren pair were one of five mathematical contenders, but with a 21.5-point deficit to Collard/Hugo Cook (Barwell Lamborghini), a near miracle was needed. But that happened thanks to Collard spinning ...Keep reading
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