The inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series delivered a dramatic championship battle at Snetterton, with three different race winners, changing championship leaders and a title fight that continued beyond the final chequered flag. Elite Motorsport’s Jesse Phillips ultimately emerged as the first Drivers’ Champion, defeating Douglas Motorsport’s George Proudford-Nalder by just one point following a post-race penalty that reversed the provisional championship outcome.
Phillips claimed two victories across the four races on 24–25 October, mastering difficult wet conditions during Saturday’s Race 2 before capitalising on an incident between his championship rivals to win Sunday’s finale. Meanwhile, Douglas Motorsport secured the remaining two victories through Conor Grant and Proudford-Nalder, demonstrating impressive competitiveness throughout the weekend. However, Elite Motorsport’s consistency across both days ultimately proved decisive in the battle for the Drivers’ and Teams’ titles.
Although Proudford-Nalder initially appeared to have secured the championship after recovering to third in Race 4, the Clerk of the Course subsequently imposed a one-place penalty for causing a final-lap collision with Harrison Mackie. The decision promoted Mackie onto the podium and dropped the Australian to fourth, allowing Phillips to claim the title with 107 points against Proudford-Nalder’s 106.
Elite Motorsport also secured the inaugural Teams’ Championship with 214 points, finishing 26 ahead of Douglas Motorsport. Meanwhile, KMR Sport completed the leading three on 105 points, concluding a competitive event that brought together experienced single-seater racers, Ginetta Junior graduates and drivers making their competitive car racing debuts.
Inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series introduces new championship format
The inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series brought together 19 competitors for four races across a single weekend at the Snetterton 300 circuit. The championship followed the conclusion of the regular GB4 season, providing drivers and teams with additional competitive mileage ahead of potential 2027 programmes.
Unlike the regular championship, the Winter Series did not feature reverse-grid races. Instead, organisers scheduled two Qualifying sessions, one each day, with drivers’ fastest laps determining the grids for the opening races and their second-fastest laps establishing the starting orders for the following contests. Consequently, each competitor needed to deliver two competitive laps during Qualifying to maximise their opportunities across both races.
The championship also introduced a different points system, awarding 35 points for victory, 29 for second and 24 for third, with points available down to twentieth. With all four races offering identical allocations, drivers could collect a maximum of 140 points across the event.
Meanwhile, the entry featured competitors with contrasting levels of experience. Returning GB4 drivers, including Grant, John O’Donnell and Jamie Leverton, faced emerging talents from British F4 and Ginetta Juniors. Five karting graduates also made their competitive car racing debuts, gaining valuable experience with the championship’s Tatuus MSV GB4-025 machinery.
Proudford-Nalder dominates pre-event testing at Snetterton
Proudford-Nalder established himself as the early benchmark during pre-event testing, topping seven of the eight sessions across Thursday and Friday. The Australian entered the Winter Series following a successful British F4 campaign, where he secured three victories and finished fourth in the Drivers’ Championship. His experience quickly translated into competitive GB4 pace, particularly as conditions changed throughout the two testing days.
Although Elite Motorsport’s O’Donnell briefly interrupted his dominance during Thursday’s second session, Proudford-Nalder remained the strongest overall performer. The Douglas Motorsport driver subsequently completed a clean sweep of Friday’s wet-weather testing, recording a 2:06.393 to finish 0.730s ahead of Phillips.
Meanwhile, R Racing’s Chase Fernandez secured third, just 0.054s behind the Elite Motorsport driver. Mackie and KMR Sport’s Lewis Goff completed the leading five, demonstrating the competitiveness of drivers transitioning from Ginetta Juniors into single-seater racing.
Nevertheless, Saturday’s opening Qualifying session produced a different outcome. Douglas Motorsport’s Grant challenged his teammate throughout the session before recording a 1:49.604 to secure pole position for Race 1 by just 0.020s. Proudford-Nalder responded by topping the second-fastest lap classification, securing pole for Race 2 and completing a Douglas Motorsport front-row lockout for both Saturday contests.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Race 1: Grant resists Proudford-Nalder for maiden victory
Grant converted his maiden GB4 pole into victory during Saturday’s opening race, successfully defending against Proudford-Nalder throughout the 11-lap contest. The Irishman maintained the lead from the start, while his Douglas Motorsport teammate remained close behind and repeatedly searched for an opportunity to move ahead.
The pair quickly established an advantage over the chasing field, opening a gap of approximately 1.5s to Phillips during the opening lap. Although Proudford-Nalder challenged Grant on several occasions, the Irishman maintained a consistent rhythm and defended effectively through Snetterton’s technical sections.
Their battle continued into the closing stages, with Proudford-Nalder mounting his strongest challenge during the final lap. The Australian attempted to pass around the outside at Agostini, but Grant retained the inside line into Hamilton and successfully defended his position.
Consequently, Grant claimed his maiden GB4 victory by just 0.487s, completing an impressive one-two finish for Douglas Motorsport.
Meanwhile, Phillips secured third on his GB4 debut, finishing 3.539s behind the winner. O’Donnell followed in fourth after defending against Goff, Mackie and Fernandez, while the latter three completed the next positions in the classification. Fox Motorsport’s Archie Bullard, Leverton and Fortec Motorsport’s Qarrar Firhand rounded out the top ten.
The opening result established Grant as the championship leader with 35 points, followed by Proudford-Nalder on 29 and Phillips on 24.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Race 2: Phillips masters challenging wet conditions
Saturday’s second contest developed into a considerably more unpredictable race as heavy rain created challenging conditions around Snetterton. Proudford-Nalder started from pole, but Phillips immediately challenged the Australian, completing an impressive move at Nelson to seize the lead during the opening lap.
Meanwhile, Grant endured a difficult start from second, losing positions before running wide at Williams. His difficulties contrasted with his strong performance in the opening race, allowing several drivers to move ahead as the field negotiated the slippery circuit.
Phillips quickly established an advantage, but a multi-car collision involving Fernandez, Solenn Amrouche and Archie Pearce prompted a Safety Car intervention. Officials subsequently suspended the contest with a red flag, allowing marshals to recover the damaged vehicles before the field resumed racing.
Following the restart, Phillips maintained his composure and immediately began extending his advantage. Meanwhile, Proudford-Nalder struggled to maintain his position, dropping to seventh before recovering to fourth.
Behind the leader, Mackie challenged teammate O’Donnell for second, eventually completing an overtake at Oggies on the final lap. Phillips therefore secured his maiden GB4 victory by 4.613s ahead of Mackie, while O’Donnell completed an Elite Motorsport podium lockout.
The result also highlighted the competitiveness of Ginetta Junior graduates, with Phillips and Mackie adapting effectively to their first GB4 race weekend.
Phillips takes championship lead after contrasting Saturday races
Phillips’ victory transformed the championship standings, allowing the Elite Motorsport driver to conclude Saturday as the provisional leader. His third-place finish in Race 1 and victory in Race 2 produced 59 points, establishing a nine-point advantage over Proudford-Nalder, who followed on 50.
Meanwhile, Grant’s contrasting results left him third with 46 points, level with Mackie. O’Donnell remained immediately behind on 45, while Goff completed the leading six after collecting 34 points across his first two GB4 races.
The standings demonstrated the importance of consistency within the condensed four-race format. Although Douglas Motorsport had dominated the opening race, Elite Motorsport capitalised on the challenging conditions during Race 2 to overturn its rivals’ advantage.
The Norfolk-based outfit also moved into the lead of the Teams’ Championship with 109 points, having collected 64 through its podium lockout in Race 2. Douglas Motorsport followed on 96, while Fox Motorsport occupied third after benefiting from Bullard’s fifth-place finish and Jasser Iskander’s ninth.
However, with another 70 points available on Sunday, the championship remained open. Phillips held the advantage, but Proudford-Nalder, Grant, Mackie and O’Donnell all retained opportunities to challenge for the inaugural title.
Power outage delays Sunday as Mackie claims double pole
Sunday’s programme began with an unexpected disruption after a power outage in the Snetterton area delayed on-track activities. Organisers initially postponed the second Qualifying session before confirming that they had restored power and introduced a revised timetable. Consequently, Qualifying began at 11:55 GMT, with both remaining races moving to later starting times.
Despite the interruption, Mackie produced his strongest single-seater Qualifying performance to date. The Elite Motorsport driver recorded a 1:49.581 on his final flying lap, finishing 0.189s ahead of teammate Phillips. Proudford-Nalder secured third, just 0.079s behind the championship leader, while O’Donnell and Fernandez completed the leading five.
However, Mackie’s consistency proved equally important. His second-fastest effort of 1:49.585 finished just 0.004s behind his outright benchmark, securing pole position for Race 4 as well. Meanwhile, Phillips again claimed second, with O’Donnell completing an Elite Motorsport lockout of the top three starting positions for the final contest.
Following his impressive qualifying turnaround, Mackie credited the lessons from Saturday’s session for his improved performance. The 16-year-old also highlighted his increasing confidence in the GB4 machinery after progressing from Ginetta Juniors.
With double pole secured, Mackie entered Sunday’s races with an opportunity to reduce his championship deficit and challenge for his maiden victory.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Race 3: Proudford-Nalder seizes championship lead
Proudford-Nalder delivered one of the strongest starts of the weekend during Race 3, immediately challenging the Elite Motorsport front-row pairing. Starting third, the Australian accelerated between Mackie and Phillips to seize the lead, establishing an advantage exceeding two seconds during the opening lap.
Although Mackie gradually reduced the deficit throughout the 11-lap contest, Proudford-Nalder maintained his position and controlled the closing stages. The Elite Motorsport driver recorded the fastest lap with a 1:49.494 on Lap 9, but he could not find a way past the Australian, who secured his maiden GB4 victory by just 0.343s.
Meanwhile, Fernandez completed the podium, securing R Racing’s first GB4 top-three finish during its debut weekend in the championship. Goff also demonstrated impressive pace, finishing fourth, while Grant narrowly defended fifth against O’Donnell during a final-lap battle.
However, Phillips endured a significant setback. Although the championship leader crossed the line fourth, officials imposed a ten-second penalty for an out-of-position start, dropping him to eighth.
The result transformed the Drivers’ Championship standings. Proudford-Nalder moved into the lead with 85 points, while Mackie climbed to second on 75. Phillips subsequently dropped to third with 72, leaving him 13 behind the Australian heading into the final race.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Race 4: Phillips capitalises on rivals’ collision
Proudford-Nalder entered the final contest holding a ten-point advantage over Mackie and 13 over Phillips, although his fifth-place starting position presented a considerable challenge. Mackie maintained the lead from pole, but the Australian immediately began recovering positions, moving into fourth at Turn 1 before overtaking Phillips at Palmer and O’Donnell at Oggies.
His exceptional opening lap placed him second, strengthening his championship advantage while Mackie continued leading. However, Phillips remained close behind, and an early Safety Car brought the field together before the three leading title contenders resumed their battle.
The decisive moment arrived on Lap 6 when Proudford-Nalder attempted to overtake Mackie at Agostini. The pair collided, compromising both cars and allowing Phillips to seize the lead. Mackie dropped to fifth, while Proudford-Nalder fell to sixth, fundamentally changing the championship situation.
Phillips subsequently established an advantage over Fernandez, eventually securing his second victory of the weekend by 2.498s. Meanwhile, Mackie and Proudford-Nalder began recovering positions, eventually overtaking Goff on the penultimate lap.
Their progress placed them immediately behind Douglas Motorsport’s Grant, who attempted to assist his teammate during the final lap. As the field approached Murrays, Proudford-Nalder challenged Mackie once again, with the pair making contact before continuing towards the chequered flag.
Proudford-Nalder initially crossed the line third, narrowly ahead of Mackie, provisionally securing the championship by two points.
Post-race investigation overturns provisional title result
Following the conclusion of Sunday’s dramatic Race 4, the Clerk of the Course investigated the final-lap collision between Proudford-Nalder and Mackie at Murrays.
The investigation established that Proudford-Nalder had attempted an overtake on the left-hand side before his front wing struck Mackie’s left-rear tyre. The contact damaged the Australian’s front wing and forced Mackie wide, allowing Proudford-Nalder to finish ahead.
However, officials subsequently determined that the Douglas Motorsport driver had caused the collision and imposed a one-place penalty, reversing their finishing positions.
Consequently, Proudford-Nalder dropped to fourth, reducing his points haul from 24 to 21. His revised championship total therefore fell to 106, while Phillips retained 107 following his victory.
The decision handed Phillips the inaugural Winter Series title by just one point, overturning the result that initially followed the chequered flag.
Officials also issued Proudford-Nalder a formal reprimand for causing the separate collision with Mackie at Agostini. Meanwhile, Pace Performance’s Alexander De Benedittis received a five-place penalty for an opening-lap incident.
The amended classification therefore confirmed Phillips as champion, with Proudford-Nalder second and Mackie third in the final standings.
2026 GB4 Winter Series Drivers’ Championship standings
Phillips concludes the inaugural championship with 107 points, having secured two victories and another podium across the four races. His championship success follows a weekend of contrasting fortunes, with the British driver recovering from his Race 3 penalty to capitalise on the final contest.
Meanwhile, Proudford-Nalder finishes runner-up on 106 points, having demonstrated impressive pace throughout testing, secured pole for Race 2 and claimed victory in Race 3. Although the Australian narrowly missed the title, he remained one of the championship’s strongest competitors.
Mackie completes the championship podium on 99 points after securing two pole positions and three podium finishes during his first competitive GB4 weekend.
The complete final Drivers’ Championship classification, following the amended Race 4 result, is as follows:
- Jesse Phillips — Elite Motorsport — 107 points
- George Proudford-Nalder — Douglas Motorsport — 106 points
- Harrison Mackie — Elite Motorsport — 99 points
- Conor Grant — Douglas Motorsport — 82 points
- John O’Donnell — Elite Motorsport — 77 points
- Lewis Goff — KMR Sport — 74 points
- Chase Fernandez — R Racing — 68 points
- Qarrar Firhand — Fortec Motorsport — 53 points
- Jasser Iskander — Fox Motorsport — 44 points
- Archie Bullard — Fox Motorsport — 41 points
- Jamie Leverton — Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing — 35 points
- William Rohan — Pace Performance — 34 points
- Rob Crawford — Fox Motorsport — 27 points
- Alexander De Benedittis — Pace Performance — 26 points
- Gianna Pascoal — Pace Performance — 26 points
- Max Yuill — Fortec Motorsport — 24 points
- Solenn Amrouche — KMR Sport — 23 points
- Toby Campbell — KMR Sport — 22 points
- Archie Pearce — Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing — 12 points
Phillips combines two victories with consistency to secure inaugural title
Phillips’ championship victory demonstrated the importance of maximising opportunities throughout the four-race event. Although he did not enter Snetterton as the outright fastest driver, the Elite Motorsport competitor delivered strong results in contrasting conditions, collecting two victories and another podium during his first GB4 weekend.
His opening third place provided a solid foundation before he demonstrated impressive wet-weather control to win Race 2. However, Sunday’s penalty threatened to undo that progress, dropping him behind Proudford-Nalder and Mackie in the championship standings.
Nevertheless, Phillips capitalised on the collision between his rivals during the finale, securing another victory when the championship situation demanded a strong result. Although the subsequent penalty ultimately determined the title, his performances across the weekend placed him in contention.
Reflecting on his success, Phillips described the championship as an unexpected bonus, explaining that his principal objective had been to gain experience ahead of 2027.
The British driver consequently leaves Snetterton with two victories, three podium finishes and another championship title, strengthening his achievements as he continues progressing through the junior racing categories.
Proudford-Nalder narrowly misses title despite impressive pace
Proudford-Nalder emerged as one of the championship’s strongest performers, combining dominant testing pace with competitive Qualifying and race results. The Australian entered Snetterton following a successful British F4 campaign and immediately established himself as the benchmark by topping seven of the eight pre-event testing sessions.
Although teammate Grant narrowly denied him pole position for the opening race, Proudford-Nalder secured the fastest second-best lap to claim pole for Race 2. He subsequently completed a Douglas Motorsport one-two in the opening contest before recovering from a challenging wet race to finish fourth.
Sunday provided his strongest performance, with the Australian converting third on the grid into victory during Race 3. His exceptional start allowed him to take control immediately, while his defensive performance against Mackie secured a narrow victory and the provisional championship lead.
However, the finale produced contrasting fortunes. Although he recovered from fifth to second during the opening lap, his collisions with Mackie ultimately compromised his championship challenge.
The final-lap penalty reduced his points total sufficiently to hand Phillips the title, leaving Proudford-Nalder runner-up despite claiming a victory and demonstrating consistently strong pace throughout the weekend.
Mackie secures three podiums and double pole during GB4 debut
Mackie concludes the championship third with 99 points, completing an encouraging transition from Ginetta Juniors into single-seater racing. The 16-year-old entered Snetterton following a successful 2026 campaign, during which he finished runner-up in the Ginetta Junior Championship with four victories.
Although he initially struggled during Saturday’s Qualifying session, Mackie quickly demonstrated stronger race pace, recovering from sixth to finish second during the rain-affected second contest.
He subsequently applied those lessons during Sunday’s Qualifying, recording two almost identical laps to secure double pole position. His 1:49.581 benchmark placed him ahead of Phillips and Proudford-Nalder, while his second-fastest lap finished just 0.004s slower.
However, Mackie could not convert either pole into victory. Proudford-Nalder’s exceptional start denied him the lead during Race 3, while their collisions during the finale compromised his challenge.
Nevertheless, the British driver secured another two podiums on Sunday, completing the weekend with three top-three finishes.
His results demonstrated encouraging progress as he continues adapting to single-seater machinery, particularly after acknowledging the significant differences between GB4 and his previous Ginetta Junior experience.
Grant and O’Donnell complete championship top five
Grant finishes fourth with 82 points after demonstrating competitive pace throughout his second GB4 campaign. The Douglas Motorsport driver began the weekend strongly, narrowly beating teammate Proudford-Nalder to claim pole position before securing his maiden victory during Saturday’s opening race.
However, the Irishman struggled during the wet second contest, dropping to tenth after losing positions during the opening stages. Although the result compromised his championship challenge, he recovered on Sunday to secure fifth in Race 3 and sixth during the finale.
Meanwhile, O’Donnell completes the championship top five with 77 points, having delivered consistent performances throughout the weekend for Elite Motorsport.
The American-Korean driver finished fourth during Saturday’s opening race before securing third in the rain-affected second contest, completing his team’s podium lockout. He subsequently finished sixth during Race 3 and seventh in the finale, contributing valuable points towards Elite Motorsport’s championship success.
Both drivers entered the Winter Series with previous GB4 experience, providing a contrast to several newcomers competing in the championship for the first time.
Although neither could maintain a championship challenge until the final laps, their performances played important roles in their respective teams’ campaigns.
Goff and Fernandez impress during transition into GB4
Goff finishes sixth with 74 points, completing an impressive single-seater debut weekend for KMR Sport. The reigning Ginetta Junior champion began strongly with fifth during Saturday’s opening race before finishing seventh in challenging wet conditions during Race 2, despite sustaining front-wing damage.
However, Sunday provided his strongest results, with Goff securing fourth in Race 3 and fifth during the finale. His consistency allowed him to finish just three points behind O’Donnell, demonstrating an encouraging transition into GB4 machinery.
Meanwhile, Fernandez concludes the championship seventh with 68 points following an important weekend for R Racing.
The British driver began with seventh during Race 1 before an opening-lap incident forced him to retire from Saturday’s second contest. However, he recovered strongly on Sunday, claiming third in Race 3 to secure R Racing’s first GB4 podium.
Fernandez subsequently improved to second during the finale, finishing 2.498s behind Phillips and completing an impressive conclusion to the team’s inaugural GB4 event.
Although his Race 2 retirement prevented him from challenging for a higher championship position, his two Sunday podiums demonstrated the potential of R Racing’s developing single-seater programme.
Firhand leads Fortec as Fox Motorsport drivers complete top ten
Firhand concludes the Winter Series eighth with 53 points, emerging as Fortec Motorsport’s leading competitor throughout the weekend.
The Indonesian driver finished tenth during Saturday’s opening race before improving to sixth during the rain-affected second contest. He subsequently secured ninth in Race 3 and eighth during the finale, completing all four races inside the top ten.
Meanwhile, Fox Motorsport’s Iskander finishes ninth with 44 points after delivering consistent performances across both days.
The Saudi Arabian secured eleventh during Race 1 before recovering to ninth in Saturday’s wet contest. He repeated that result during Sunday’s finale after finishing eleventh in Race 3, demonstrating steady progress throughout the weekend.
Teammate Bullard completes the championship top ten with 41 points despite missing Sunday’s penultimate contest.
His strongest performance came during Saturday’s second race, where he gained six positions to finish fifth. Although he did not start Race 3, Bullard recovered to twelfth during the finale, adding further points to his championship total.
Their combined performances helped Fox Motorsport remain competitive in the Teams’ Championship, particularly during Saturday’s challenging conditions.
Winter Series provides valuable experience for emerging single-seater drivers
Further down the standings, the Winter Series provided valuable racing experience for several drivers adapting to unfamiliar machinery.
Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing’s Leverton finishes eleventh with 35 points, while Pace Performance’s William Rohan follows just one point behind. Both demonstrated encouraging pace throughout the weekend, with Leverton securing seventh during Race 3 and Rohan achieving eighth in Saturday’s rain-affected contest.
Meanwhile, Fox Motorsport’s Crawford concludes the championship with 27 points, immediately ahead of Pace Performance teammates De Benedittis and Pascoal, who collected 26 each.
De Benedittis achieved his strongest result with tenth during Race 3, while Pascoal improved steadily throughout the event before securing eleventh in Sunday’s finale.
Fortec Motorsport’s Yuill follows with 24 points, ahead of KMR Sport’s Amrouche on 23 and Campbell on 22. Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing’s Pearce completes the championship classification with 12 points.
Although these drivers could not challenge for the leading positions, the four-race programme provided opportunities to develop their understanding of Qualifying, race starts and tyre management. For those making their competitive car racing debuts, the event also offered valuable experience ahead of potential full-season programmes in 2027.
Elite Motorsport secures inaugural Teams’ Championship
Elite Motorsport completed another successful campaign by claiming the inaugural GB4 Winter Series Teams’ Championship with 214 points, continuing the organisation’s recent success following consecutive Teams’ Championship victories during the regular 2025 and 2026 GB4 seasons.
Although Douglas Motorsport established an early advantage with a one-two finish in Saturday’s opening race, Elite responded strongly during the wet second contest. Phillips, Mackie and O’Donnell secured all three podium positions, collecting the maximum 64 team points available from its two highest-finishing drivers.
Consequently, Elite Motorsport entered Sunday leading the Teams’ Championship by 13 points, placing itself in a strong position to challenge for another title.
The team’s consistency continued during Race 3, with Mackie finishing second and O’Donnell sixth. Phillips subsequently secured victory in Race 4, while Mackie’s amended third-place result provided another substantial points contribution.
With 214 points across the four contests, Elite ultimately secured the Teams’ Championship by 26 ahead of Douglas Motorsport.
The result highlighted the strength of the team’s driver line-up, with Phillips and Mackie securing multiple podiums while O’Donnell contributed valuable points throughout the weekend.
Douglas Motorsport finishes second after claiming two victories
Douglas Motorsport concludes the inaugural Winter Series second in the Teams’ Championship with 188 points, having demonstrated impressive pace throughout the event.
Grant and Proudford-Nalder secured two of the four available victories, while their one-two finish during Saturday’s opening race delivered the maximum combined 64 points.
However, the team lost ground during Race 2, when Proudford-Nalder finished fourth and Grant dropped to tenth. The result allowed Elite Motorsport to move ahead in the Teams’ Championship, despite Douglas having dominated the opening contest.
Sunday provided an opportunity to recover, with Proudford-Nalder claiming victory in Race 3 and Grant finishing fifth. Their combined results added 54 points, reducing the deficit before the final contest.
Nevertheless, Proudford-Nalder’s amended fourth-place finish and Grant’s sixth in Race 4 provided another 38 points, leaving Douglas Motorsport 26 behind the champions.
Although the team narrowly missed the Drivers’ title and could not secure the Teams’ Championship, its two victories and competitive Qualifying performances demonstrated its strength throughout the inaugural Winter Series.
KMR Sport claims third as Fox Motorsport follows
KMR Sport finishes third in the Teams’ Championship with 105 points, benefiting from Goff’s consistency throughout the weekend. Although the team could not secure a podium, Goff’s fourth-place finish during Race 3 and fifth in the finale helped KMR strengthen its position during Sunday’s contests.
Meanwhile, Amrouche and Campbell contributed additional points, allowing KMR to move ahead of Fox Motorsport, which eventually finished fourth with 94.
Fox benefited from consistent performances by Bullard, Iskander and Crawford, particularly during Saturday’s challenging conditions. Bullard’s fifth-place finish in Race 2 provided the team’s strongest individual result, while Iskander maintained competitive performances across all four contests.
Fortec Motorsport completes the leading five with 77 points, primarily through Firhand’s consistent top-ten finishes. Meanwhile, Pace Performance follows closely with 73, having benefited from contributions across its three-driver line-up.
R Racing finishes seventh with 68 points despite fielding only Fernandez, whose two Sunday podiums strengthened the team’s position considerably.
Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing completes the Teams’ Championship standings with 47 points, having gained further experience through Leverton and Pearce during the four-race event.
Final 2026 GB4 Winter Series Teams’ Championship standings
Elite Motorsport’s championship victory reflects its consistency throughout the weekend, particularly during Saturday’s podium lockout and Phillips’ title-winning performance in the final race.
Meanwhile, Douglas Motorsport’s two victories ensured that the Teams’ Championship remained competitive, although its lower points return during Saturday’s wet race ultimately proved costly.
The official GB4 Winter Series Teams’ Championship standings confirm the following classification:
- Elite Motorsport — 214 points
- Douglas Motorsport — 188 points
- KMR Sport — 105 points
- Fox Motorsport — 94 points
- Fortec Motorsport — 77 points
- Pace Performance — 73 points
- R Racing — 68 points
- Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing — 47 points
Inaugural GB4 Winter Series provides strong foundation for 2027
The inaugural 2026 GB4 Winter Series delivered an unpredictable conclusion to the British single-seater racing calendar, combining competitive racing, changing conditions and a championship battle that continued beyond the final chequered flag.
Grant established himself as the first race winner before Phillips responded with an impressive wet-weather victory. Meanwhile, Proudford-Nalder’s Race 3 triumph gave Douglas Motorsport the championship advantage heading into the finale, setting up a closely contested battle between the leading teams.
However, Sunday’s final race ultimately transformed the standings, with Phillips capitalising on his rivals’ collision before a post-race investigation confirmed his championship victory.
The results also highlighted the strength of drivers transitioning from Ginetta Juniors, particularly Phillips, Mackie and Goff, who demonstrated competitive pace against competitors with more extensive single-seater experience.
For Elite Motorsport, the inaugural Winter Series provided another opportunity to extend its championship-winning record. Meanwhile, Douglas Motorsport, KMR Sport and R Racing demonstrated encouraging potential as their drivers continued developing.
With three different winners, several closely contested podium battles and a Drivers’ Championship decided by a single point, the inaugural Winter Series established a competitive foundation for future editions.
Ultimately, Phillips leaves Snetterton as the first GB4 Winter Series champion, while the wider field carries valuable experience into preparations for the 2027 season.
