2026 | GB4 | Standings after Round 1 at Silverstone

Fred Green has emerged as the early leader of the 2026 GB4 Drivers’ Championship standings following a commanding opening round at Silverstone. The Elite Motorsport driver secured 70 points after delivering two victories and consistently strong performances across the weekend. As a result, he holds a 10-point advantage over Enzo Hallman, who sits second with 60 points.

Moreover, Jason Smyth remains firmly in contention with 59 points, while Alex O’Grady follows closely on 56. These narrow gaps immediately underline how competitive the championship has become after just one round.

Disruptions and decisions at Silverstone shape the 2026 GB4 Drivers’ Championship standings

Although the final standings reflect consistency, the path to those results proved far from straightforward. Initially, Luke Hilton dominated Qualifying, securing both pole positions in a highly competitive 29-car field. However, officials later disqualified him for failing to slow under yellow flags, forcing him to start from the back.

Consequently, Fred Green inherited pole for both opening races and capitalised fully. He converted those opportunities into two victories, demonstrating control, composure, and strong race management. Therefore, while Hilton showed outright pace, Green translated opportunity into maximum points.

Race performances define the early order

Across the three races, consistency proved crucial. Green’s dominance in Race 1 and Race 2 established his championship lead, even though he dropped to 18th in the final race. In contrast, drivers such as Hallman and Smyth built their positions through steady points finishes.

Meanwhile, Dayton Coulthard’s victory in Race 3 elevated him to fifth in the standings with 45 points. Similarly, Matan Achituv’s strong recovery weekend, capped by a second-place finish, placed him sixth alongside Thomas Ingram Hill on 42 points.

Further down the order, several drivers benefited from opportunistic drives in chaotic conditions. Notably, Connor Willis, Luke Hilton, and Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso all secured valuable points despite setbacks during the weekend.

Midfield battle already intense

The midfield standings highlight just how tight the competition remains. Positions 10 through 15 are separated by only seven points, with Luke Hilton (30), Del Grosso (29), Romuald Bocquet (26), Archie Davies (25), John O’Donnell (25), and Torrin Byrne (23) all within striking distance.

Importantly, Hilton’s recovery drives—gaining a combined 37 positions across the races—demonstrated his potential to climb rapidly in future rounds. Likewise, Bocquet’s pace in Race 3 suggests he could challenge higher up the order if he avoids costly penalties.

2026 GB4 Drivers’ Standings after Round 1 at Silverstone

1. #51 Fred Green (Elite Motorsport) – 70
2. #7 Enzo Hallman (Hillspeed) – 60
3. #26 Jason Smyth (Douglas Motorsport) – 59
4. #3 Alex O’Grady (KMR Sport) – 56
5. #28 Dayton Coulthard (Douglas Motorsport) – 45
6. #77 Matan Achituv (Elite Motorsport) – 42
7. #8 Thomas Ingram Hill (Fortec Motorsports) – 42
8. #76 Josh McLean (Pace Performance) – 34
9. #99 Connor Willis (Hillspeed) – 32
10. #42 Luke Hilton (Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing) – 30
11. #5 Emmilio Valentino Del Grosso (Elite Motorsport) – 29
12. #9 Romuald Bocquet (Scorpio Motorsport) – 26
13. #87 Archie Davies (Scorpio Motorsport) – 25
14. #17 John O’Donnell (Pace Performance) – 25
15. #18 Torrin Byrne (Pace Performance) – 23
16. #11 Franciszek Cegielski (Fortec Motorsports) – 23
17. #54 Conor Grant (Douglas Motorsport) – 19
18. #22 Charlie Myers (Arden Motorsport) – 18
19. #24 Michael Koh (Arden Motorsport) – 17
20. #33 Jasser Iskander (Fox Motorsport) – 11
21. #15 Lily-May Watkins (KMR Sport) – 11
22. #35 Caitlyn McDaniel (Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing) – 9
23. #88 Jordyn Martin (Fortec Motorsports) – 7
24. #95 Solenn Amrouche (Arden Motorsport) – 2
25. #36 Enzo Rujugiro (Fox Motorsport) – 2
26. #23 Holly Miall (KMR Sport) – 2
27. #6 Demitri Nolan (Hillspeed) – 1
28. #48 Archie Bullard (Fox Motorsport) – 0
29. #4 Jamie Leverton (Idola Motorsport) – 0

Teams’ Championship: Elite Motorsport in control

In the Teams’ Championship, Elite Motorsport leads the way with 134 points, thanks to Green’s victories and consistent support from Del Grosso and Achituv. Douglas Motorsport follows in second with 112 points, bolstered by strong performances from Smyth and Coulthard.

Hillspeed holds third with 92 points, while Pace Performance and KMR Sport remain closely matched on 68 and 67 points respectively. This tight grouping suggests that the fight for positions behind the leaders will remain highly competitive.

Meanwhile, Scorpio Motorsport sits sixth with 51 points, with Nitrous Competitions ADM Racing, Arden Motorsport, and Fox Motorsport completing the standings.

2026 GB4 Teams’ Standings after Round 1 at Silverstone

1. Elite Motorsport – 134
2. Douglas Motorsport – 112
3. Hillspeed – 92
4. Pace Performance – 68
5. KMR Sport – 67
6. Scorpio Motorsport – 51
7. Nitrous Competitions ADM Racng – 39
8. Arden Motorsport – 35
9. Fox Motorsport – 13

The 2026 GB4 Championship wide open after Round 1 at Silverstone

Despite Green’s early advantage, the championship remains wide open. The combination of disqualifications, race interruptions, and tightly contested battles has already created an unpredictable competitive landscape.

Furthermore, the small margins seen in Qualifying and the variability in race results indicate that no single driver or team holds a definitive advantage. As the series heads to the next round, momentum, consistency, and discipline will prove decisive.

Ultimately, while Green leads the standings, the depth of competition ensures that the 2026 GB4 Championship promises an intense and closely fought season.