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

Orange and Clutton take British GT title at Brands Hatch finale
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 2:47 PMAutosport — British GT Brands Hatch: Orange/Clutton take shock title as Collard spins
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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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