Douglas Motorsport’s George Proudford-Nalder claimed victory in Race 3 of the inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series at Snetterton, converting a remarkable start from third into his maiden GB4 victory. The Australian immediately seized the lead from Elite Motorsport’s Harrison Mackie and Jesse Phillips before holding off a late challenge from Mackie to win by just 0.343s.
Mackie secured his third consecutive podium with second, while R Racing’s Chase Fernandez completed the top three to claim the team’s first GB4 podium. Meanwhile, championship leader Phillips endured a difficult afternoon after receiving a ten-second penalty for an out-of-position start, dropping from fourth on the road to eighth in the final classification.
The result significantly reshaped the championship battle ahead of Sunday’s final race. Proudford-Nalder moves into the provisional championship lead with 85 points, ten ahead of Mackie, while Phillips drops to third on 72. With 35 points remaining, the inaugural GB4 Winter Series title remains undecided ahead of Race 4.
Proudford-Nalder storms into lead from third
Proudford-Nalder entered Race 3 looking to recover from a disappointing conclusion to Saturday’s second contest, where he dropped from second to seventh following the restart before recovering to fourth. However, the Douglas Motorsport driver demonstrated impressive pace during Sunday’s delayed Qualifying session, securing third behind Elite Motorsport teammates Mackie and Phillips.
As the lights went out, Proudford-Nalder immediately capitalised on an excellent launch, accelerating between the front-row starters to seize the lead. The Australian quickly established an advantage over Mackie, while Phillips struggled to match the leading pair during the opening stages.
Proudford-Nalder subsequently extended his advantage to more than two seconds by the end of the opening lap, placing himself in a strong position to control the remainder of the 20-minute contest.
The result marked a significant turnaround for the Australian, who had demonstrated strong pace throughout Thursday and Friday’s testing but narrowly missed victory during the opening two races.
With clear air ahead, Proudford-Nalder focused on maintaining consistent lap times while managing the advantage he had established during the opening stages.
Mackie closes on Proudford-Nalder in battle for victory
Although Proudford-Nalder established a substantial early advantage, Mackie gradually reduced the deficit throughout the race. The Elite Motorsport driver had dominated Sunday’s Qualifying, claiming double pole position with fastest and second-fastest laps of 1:49.581 and 1:49.585, respectively.
However, his difficult getaway allowed Proudford-Nalder to move ahead before the first corner, forcing Mackie to pursue the Douglas Motorsport driver throughout the contest.
Despite initially falling more than two seconds behind, Mackie steadily closed the gap, demonstrating impressive race pace as the field completed the 11-lap distance. The British driver also recorded the fastest lap of the race on Lap 9 with a 1:49.494, improving on his earlier Qualifying benchmark.
Meanwhile, Proudford-Nalder maintained his composure as Mackie continued reducing the gap. Although the Elite Motorsport driver approached within striking distance during the closing stages, he could not find a way past.
Proudford-Nalder ultimately crossed the line just 0.343s ahead, securing his maiden GB4 victory.
Mackie therefore settled for second, continuing his impressive podium streak following his runner-up finish in Saturday’s rain-affected Race 2.
Fernandez secures R Racing’s first GB4 podium
Behind the leading pair, Fernandez delivered an impressive recovery from Saturday’s disappointing second race to secure third for R Racing.
The British driver started fifth after qualifying 0.410s behind Mackie’s benchmark. However, he capitalised on the opening stages to gain positions and establish himself among the leading contenders.
Fernandez had demonstrated competitive pace throughout the weekend, finishing fourth during Saturday’s opening Qualifying session. Nevertheless, an opening-lap collision during Race 2 forced him into retirement, preventing him from capitalising on that performance.
Sunday’s third race therefore provided an opportunity to recover, and Fernandez successfully converted his competitive pace into R Racing’s first GB4 podium.
Although he could not match the pace of Proudford-Nalder and Mackie, Fernandez maintained his position ahead of the chasing group, eventually crossing the line 9.389s behind the winner.
The result also marked an important milestone for R Racing as the team continues developing its single-seater programme.
Phillips drops to eighth following ten-second penalty
Phillips entered Sunday’s racing as the provisional Winter Series championship leader after securing third during Saturday’s opening contest and claiming his maiden GB4 victory in Race 2.
The Elite Motorsport driver held 59 points heading into Race 3, nine ahead of Proudford-Nalder. Furthermore, his second-place starting position provided an opportunity to extend that advantage.
However, Phillips could not capitalise on his front-row start, losing positions during the opening stages as Proudford-Nalder seized the lead.
Although Phillips eventually crossed the line fourth, immediately behind Fernandez, officials subsequently imposed a ten-second penalty for an out-of-position start.
The penalty increased his final deficit to Proudford-Nalder to 19.552s, dropping him four positions to eighth in the provisional classification.
Consequently, Phillips collected just 13 championship points rather than the 21 available for fourth.
The result significantly affected his championship challenge, allowing Proudford-Nalder to move ahead in the standings while Mackie also overtook his Elite Motorsport teammate.
With just one race remaining, Phillips must now recover a 13-point deficit to reclaim the championship lead.
Goff secures fourth as Grant and O’Donnell battle for fifth
Phillips’ penalty promoted reigning Ginetta Junior champion Lewis Goff to fourth, securing his strongest result of the weekend for KMR Sport.
The British driver started seventh but gained three positions during the race, eventually crossing the line 11.561s behind Proudford-Nalder.
Goff had already demonstrated encouraging pace throughout the weekend, finishing seventh during both Saturday races despite losing his front wing during the wet second contest.
Meanwhile, Douglas Motorsport’s Conor Grant secured fifth after starting sixth. The Irishman entered Sunday following contrasting performances, having converted pole into victory during Saturday’s opening race before dropping to tenth in Race 2.
Grant faced considerable pressure from Elite Motorsport’s John O’Donnell during the closing stages, with the pair engaging in a fierce battle for position.
Their fight continued into the final lap, when the drivers ran side by side as O’Donnell attempted to move ahead.
However, Grant successfully defended fifth, crossing the line just 0.169s ahead of his rival.
O’Donnell therefore settled for sixth, while Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing’s Jamie Leverton finished less than a second behind the battling pair.
Leverton climbs to seventh as Firhand and De Benedittis complete top ten
Leverton delivered a competitive performance for Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing, gaining two positions from ninth on the grid to finish seventh.
The British driver remained close to the battle between Grant and O’Donnell during the closing stages, eventually finishing just 0.749s behind O’Donnell and 18.504s behind Proudford-Nalder.
Meanwhile, Phillips’ ten-second penalty promoted several drivers, including Fortec Motorsport’s Qarrar Firhand, who secured ninth.
Firhand finished just 0.303s behind the penalised championship contender, maintaining another top-ten result following his sixth-place finish during Saturday’s rain-affected Race 2.
Pace Performance’s Alexander De Benedittis completed the leading ten, finishing 34.496s behind Proudford-Nalder.
The karting graduate continued gaining valuable single-seater experience, having previously finished fifteenth in Race 1 and twelfth in Race 2.
Further back, Fox Motorsport’s Jasser Iskander gained four positions to finish eleventh, ahead of teammate Rob Crawford, who recovered from eighteenth on the grid to secure twelfth.
KMR Sport’s Solenn Amrouche followed in thirteenth, with Pace Performance’s Gianna Pascoal taking fourteenth ahead of Max Yuill, Toby Campbell, William Rohan and Archie Pearce.
Meanwhile, Fox Motorsport’s Archie Bullard did not start the race, leaving 18 drivers to contest the penultimate round.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Snetterton Race 3 results — provisional
- George Proudford-Nalder — Douglas Motorsport — 11 laps
- Harrison Mackie — Elite Motorsport — +0.343s
- Chase Fernandez — R Racing — +9.389s
- Lewis Goff — KMR Sport — +11.561s
- Conor Grant — Douglas Motorsport — +17.586s
- John O’Donnell — Elite Motorsport — +17.755s
- Jamie Leverton — Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing — +18.504s
- Jesse Phillips — Elite Motorsport — +19.552s*
- Qarrar Firhand — Fortec Motorsport — +19.855s
- Alexander De Benedittis — Pace Performance — +34.496s
- Jasser Iskander — Fox Motorsport — +39.602s
- Rob Crawford — Fox Motorsport — +40.976s
- Solenn Amrouche — KMR Sport — +47.704s
- Gianna Pascoal — Pace Performance — +49.336s
- Max Yuill — Fortec Motorsport — +50.372s
- Toby Campbell — KMR Sport — +56.753s
- William Rohan — Pace Performance — +57.081s
- Archie Pearce — Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing — +1:03.012
Did not start: Archie Bullard — Fox Motorsport
Fastest lap: Harrison Mackie — Elite Motorsport — 1:49.494 (Lap 9)
Jesse Phillips received a ten-second penalty for an out-of-position start.
Official Race 3 classification
Proudford-Nalder takes championship lead ahead of Race 4
Proudford-Nalder’s victory significantly reshapes the championship standings ahead of the fourth and final race of the inaugural GB4 Winter Series.
The Australian entered Race 3 second with 50 points, trailing Phillips by nine. However, his victory added 35 points, increasing his total to 85.
Meanwhile, Mackie’s third consecutive second-place finish added 29 points, bringing him to 75. Consequently, the Elite Motorsport driver moves into second in the championship, ten points behind Proudford-Nalder.
Phillips drops to third with 72 points following his penalty, leaving him 13 behind the new championship leader.
Grant follows in fourth with 65 points after collecting 19 for fifth, while O’Donnell sits fifth on 62 following his sixth-place finish.
With 35 points available in Race 4, all five remain mathematically capable of challenging for the inaugural Winter Series title.
Mackie starts season finale from pole as championship battle intensifies
The championship now turns towards the fourth and final race, with Mackie aiming to convert his second pole position of the day into victory.
The Elite Motorsport driver will start alongside teammate Phillips on the front row, with O’Donnell completing an all-Elite top three following Sunday’s Qualifying session.
Meanwhile, Fernandez will start fourth, ahead of championship leader Proudford-Nalder in fifth. Grant completes the third row, placing the two Douglas Motorsport drivers immediately behind the leading Elite Motorsport contenders.
Although Proudford-Nalder enters the final race with a ten-point advantage, his lower starting position could complicate his championship challenge. Mackie, meanwhile, has an opportunity to capitalise on pole position and reduce the deficit immediately.
Phillips also retains a mathematical opportunity to claim the title, although he must recover from the points lost following his Race 3 penalty.
The fourth and final race will begin at the revised time of 15:10 GMT, following the earlier power outage at Snetterton.
With the leading championship contenders starting in different positions across the opening three rows, the final 20-minute contest will determine the inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series champion.
