Alex O’Grady strengthened his growing 2026 GB4 Championship challenge at Oulton Park by claiming the Sunoco Fastest Driver of the Weekend Award with a record-breaking lap.
The KMR Sport driver produced the quickest race lap of the event during Race 1, setting a 1:34.827 while chasing Elite Motorsport’s Fred Green. That effort beat GB4’s previous Oulton Park lap record by four tenths of a second, surpassing the benchmark Liam McNeilly set in 2023.
As a result, O’Grady left Cheshire with more than just silverware. His outright pace also reinforced his championship credentials after a strong second round of the season.
O’Grady shows record pace in Race 1
To begin with, O’Grady made his speed clear in the opening race of the weekend. Green converted pole into victory for Elite Motorsport, but O’Grady kept him under sustained pressure throughout the race.
Although he narrowly missed out on the win, O’Grady delivered the defining lap of the weekend during that chase. His 1:34.827 secured the Sunoco award and reset the GB4 lap record at Oulton Park.
That lap also underlined the level of pace KMR Sport carried through the event. Around a circuit where track position and rhythm are crucial, O’Grady consistently placed himself among the leading contenders.
Race 2 victory adds to standout weekend
O’Grady then turned pace into victory in Race 2. After starting from pole, the Irishman controlled the restart and claimed his first win of the 2026 season.
He also set the quickest lap of that race with a 1:35.472. While rising temperatures meant the lap did not threaten his Race 1 benchmark, it again showed his ability to deliver consistent front-running speed across changing conditions.
Therefore, O’Grady’s Oulton Park performance became one of the key stories of the weekend. He secured a win, broke the lap record, claimed the Sunoco award and cut into Green’s championship lead.
O’Grady closes in on Green
Following Round 2, O’Grady sits second in the Drivers’ Championship on 127 points. Green remains ahead on 140, but the gap has narrowed to just 13 points after six races.
That shift gives O’Grady important momentum heading into the next round. Green still leads the standings, while Enzo Hallman remains close in third on 122 points. However, O’Grady’s Oulton Park form has firmly placed him at the centre of the title fight.
Sunoco Fastest Driver of the Weekend Award winners 2026
Silverstone – Fred Green – 2:01.643
Oulton Park – Alex O’Grady – 1:34.827
Conclusion
In conclusion, O’Grady’s record-breaking lap capped a standout Oulton Park weekend for KMR Sport. His Race 1 speed earned him the Sunoco Fastest Driver of the Weekend Award, while his Race 2 victory helped him close the gap at the top of the standings.
With Green still leading but now within closer reach, O’Grady heads towards the next round with momentum, confidence and a clear championship statement.
