SILVERLAKE SILVERSTONE 24 HOURS

The 2026 Silverlake Silverstone 24 Hours is set to be a definitive highlight of the motorsport calendar, transforming the iconic Grand Prix circuit into a theater of endurance and precision. While the grueling twice-round-the-clock marathon serves as the weekend’s centerstage, the event is bolstered by a high-octane support package designed to build the atmosphere before the main grid takes the green flag. From the frantic slipstreaming battles of the Caterhams, mixed class endurance spectacle of ClubSport Trophy to the professional-level intensity of the Fiesta Championships, each support category offers its own unique brand of racing drama that you don’t want to miss.

Silverlake Silverstone 24 Hours: The Main Event

The 2026 race marks a significant step forward with the introduction of five distinct classes, ensuring a packed and competitive grid that balances elite club level racing with grassroots accessibility.

• Class 1 (UK Specification Citroën C1): The foundation of the event, remaining the largest category on the grid.
• Class 2 (BRSCC CityCar Cup): Bringing established sprint level machinery into the gruelling world of 24 hour endurance.
• Class 3 (BMW 116 Endurance): Gaining popularity following impressive showings at previous long distance events like the Race of Remembrance.
• Class 4 (Ford KA Endurance): A proven platform with a deep endurance racing pedigree.
• Class 5 (European Specification Citroën C1): Expanding the international appeal and broadening the competition within the C1 ranks.
• Class 6 (Invitational): For production-based vehicles not eligible for Classes 1-5, which are of comparable performance and comply with the spirit and intent of the event

Last year’s event was dominated from start to finish by the Alpha Trojon crew. The team, led by Jonathan Munday and Charlie Bingham, secured a flawless weekend by topping qualifying with a 2:56.904, leading the night practice sessions, and converting their pole position into a commanding outright victory after 447 laps and over 1,600 miles of racing. While they maintained a comfortable four lap cushion at the flag, the battle behind them was relentless. Baycon Racing with Liqui Moly staged a remarkable recovery, climbing from 12th on the grid to secure second place, narrowly fending off Project Sixty Three by just over 100 seconds. Though the #blessed entry of Mazda MX5 star Aidan Hills proved the car’s raw pace by setting the fastest lap of the race at 2:57.992, their eventual 36th place finish serves as a stark reminder of how quickly mechanical gremlins or on track incidents can derail a campaign at the Home of British Motor Racing. Other notable performances came from JW Bird Motorsport, who surged from 26th to a top five finish, and the Silverlake Racing Team, whose consistency placed them firmly in the lead pack throughout the night.

2026 Silverstone 24 Hour: Ones to Watch

As we look ahead to the 2026 BRSCC Silverlake 24 Hour, the entry list has been bolstered by serious star power from the upper echelons of British motorsport. 2025 BTCC Champion Tom Ingram is returning for 2026 to add championship pedigree to the OPC PR lineup. Multiple BTCC race winner Josh Cook and BTCC fan favourite and presenter Jade Edwards join forces once again with Ryan Bensley making that entry a formidable threat for the overall win. They aren’t the only ones bringing elite experience to the C1 grid; the legendary James Kaye, a giant of the touring car world, joins the WRC Development with CB Autoservices squad too.

From the world of mixed surface racing, we are also joined by Rallycross Royalty. The 2022, 2023 & 2024 British and 2024 European Rallycross Champion Patrick O’Donovan and 2007 British Rallycross Champion Ollie O’Donovan team up with the title sponsors, Silverlake Racing, who have a massive presence this year. Their crossover into endurance racing adds a fascinating dynamic to the team’s multi-car strategy. Watch for the 58, 558, and 458 cars, featuring the likes of seasoned C1 Racing Club experts Aaron Chalk and Allen Prebble, and all female team Briannie Davis, Brea Angliss, Lexie Belk & Freya Belk.

Other key contenders and narratives for 2026 include our international challengers, who bring a truly global edge to the Silverstone grid. C1 RACING.dk leads a formidable Danish assault, spearhead by the elite talent of Mikkel Mac, a driver whose pedigree across GT and endurance racing makes him a certified threat for the top step. The continental challengers doesn’t stop there. The Belgian contingent arrives in force as AutoUna fields a potent two car entry, while the fan favourite PK4Fun squad crosses the Channel with a massive three car operation. Their arrival injects a high stakes, international flavour into the podium hunt, ensuring that the battle for silverware will be a truly pan European affair.

With Touring Car Stars, Rallycross Royalty, GT Superstars, ELMS Champions and seasoned C1 Endurance Specialists scattered through the field, the 2026 Silverlake 24 Hour is set to be the most competitive iteration yet.

JMRG Caterham Graduates Championship 

The opening round of the JMRG Caterham Graduates Championship at Snetterton 300 delivered a masterclass in slipstreaming and high stakes defensive driving, instantly establishing itself as a firm fan favourite. While the season opener boasted a massive field of wheel to wheel competitors, the stakes have been raised even further for Silverstone, with an even larger grid of lightweight machinery set to descend upon the GP circuit.

Sigma 135 Trophy Class

Jamie Winrow was the standout performer in the Sigma 135 Trophy class, securing pole position and converting it into two dominant victories for CTS Motorsport. However, the class remains wide open for Silverstone, as Steve Merritt pushed Winrow to the limit with two podium finishes and the fastest lap in Race 2 (2:11.121). Adam Weightman also signalled his intent by snatching the fastest lap in the final race, proving that while Winrow has the momentum, the chasing pack including Luke Weightman and David Rooke has the raw speed to challenge for the top step.

Sigma 135 Championship Class

The Sigma 135 Championship class saw a fascinating tactical battle, eventually headlined by Nick Bryant, whose consistent improvement across the weekend culminated in a hard fought overall victory in Race 3. James Hapgood and Jonathan Emery also enjoyed moments of glory, with Hapgood securing the Race 2 victory for the class and Emery taking the class win in the opener. With James Ellwood and Richard Groom constantly in the mix for podium spots, the Champ class heads to Silverstone as a true five way fight where qualifying position and a clean start will be paramount.

Sigma 150 Trophy Class

The Sigma 150 Trophy class was highlighted by the exceptional consistency of Max Haynes, who secured a double victory in Races 2 and 3 after a podium finish in the opener. He was pushed throughout by James Sibbet, who took the class win in Race 1 and set a blistering fastest lap of 2:08.085 in the final encounter. With Ian Howes and Henry Heaton also regularly featuring at the sharp end and claiming fastest laps of their own, the Trophy battle at Silverstone is expected to be a multi car breakaway where any of the top four could emerge victorious.

Sigma 150 Championship Class

Stephen Clark made the biggest statement in the Sigma 150 Championship class at Snetterton, charging from 14th on the grid to take a sensational overall and class victory in Race 1. William Briant and William van Es proved to be his most persistent challengers, with Van Es claiming the class win in the finale and Briant consistently finishing on the podium. The depth of the Champ field was further evidenced by strong performances from Brendan Maude and Paul Goldstein, indicating that the Silverstone GP rounds will likely see a frantic, high speed chess match among these key protagonists.

AIRTEC Fiesta ST240 Championship

The season opener of the AIRTEC Fiesta ST240 Championship at Snetterton 300 delivered a masterclass in defensive driving and tactical positioning, setting a dramatic stage for the high speed challenge of Silverstone GP. Across the three races, the lead battles were characterised by incredibly tight margins, especially given that the top six in Race 2 were covered by less than five seconds at the chequered flag.

Pro Class

The Pro category saw a fierce contest between Gary Miller and George Foxlow, with Miller consistently proving to be the pace setter. Although he missed out on the top step overall, Miller secured the class victory in all three races and clocked the fastest lap of the weekend for the Pro runners with a 2:09.983. Foxlow and James Pope remained in close contention throughout, ensuring that the Pro battle at Silverstone will be a strategic fight where qualifying performance will be vital.

Am Class

Graeme Colfer emerged as the dominant force in the Am class, taking two overall wins and proving he has the speed to beat the Pro entries on merit. Jack Sant provided stiff competition, securing second in class during the first two encounters and maintaining a gap of just over 1.5 seconds in Race 2. With Kacper Tomalewski and Maggie Webster consistently scoring podium points, the Am class appears to be one of the most competitive divisions heading into round 2.

Masters Class

The Masters battle was a tale of experience and resilience, headlined by the ever present Alastair Kellett, who took the overall win in Race 2 and topped the (M) sub classification twice. John Cooper provided a late weekend surge, taking the Masters win in Race 3 and setting a class best lap of 2:10.195. With David Nye, Sean Reynolds, and Marco Ricci all showing flashes of front running speed, the Masters contenders are set to be a major factor in the overall podium hunt at Silverstone.

Durley Garage Fiesta ST150 Challenge

The opening round of the Durley Garage Fiesta ST150 Challenge at Brands Hatch provided a thrilling preview of the season’s competitive depth, setting a high bar for the upcoming event at the Silverstone GP circuit. Daniel Robinson and Spencer Lane emerged as the primary protagonists, splitting the victories across the two races. Robinson secured a narrow win in Race 1 by just 0.211 seconds, while Lane struck back in Race 2 with a commanding performance and the weekend’s fastest lap of 57.642. With the top six finishers in the opener separated by less than six seconds, the long straights of Silverstone will likely favour those who can master the slipstream and maintain track limit discipline, which proved costly for several drivers at the season opener.

Masters Class

The Masters class was headlined by the ever prevalent front runner Michael Blackburn, who delivered a standout performance by securing a third place overall finish in Race 1 and taking the class win in both encounters. His pace was consistently at the sharp end, evidenced by a class best lap of 57.803. Marc Webb proved to be a persistent challenger, securing a second place class finish in Race 2 and moving up three positions from his grid slot, while Graham Malam maintained steady form to round out the class podiums.

Rookie Class

Joseph Ming established himself as the benchmark in the Rookie class securing class victory in both races and moving up six spots during the final race. Oliver Sweetman also demonstrated his pace moving up 13 positions in race 2 to take 2nd in class. While Colin Smith and Tommy Bruley remained in close contention throughout the weekend, signalling a wide open battle for the Rookie honours at Silverstone GP.

Fiesta Junior Championship

The opening weekend of the Fiesta Junior Championship at Snetterton 300 established Dara McInerney as the driver to beat as the series prepares for Round 2 at the Silverstone GP circuit. McInerney delivered a flawless performance, securing pole position with a 2:20.392 and sweeping all three race victories. While McInerney controlled the front, the battles behind were incredibly tight; Callie Clifford pushed him to the limit in Race 1, finishing just 0.326 seconds behind, while Oliver Heron, Bobby Holmes, and Lewis Islin all secured podium finishes across the weekend. The competitive nature of the field was highlighted by Thomas Simpson, who despite a mixed weekend, clocked a blistering 2:20.673 to take the fastest lap in the final race.

Rookie Class

The Rookie category saw three different class winners, showcasing a wide open title fight. Daniel Hartley took the initial honours in Race 1 with an impressive sixth place overall, but Jenson Pritchard struck back in Race 2, taking the class win and finishing fifth overall. In the final encounter, Thomas Potter rose to the top of the Rookie standings, finishing tenth overall to secure the class victory. With Rhys Owen and Luke Broadbent consistently showing front running pace, Broadbent even securing a class fastest lap of 2:21.542, the Rookie battle at Silverstone is set to be unpredictable.

Individual Class

Harry Lindley dominated the Individual class entries throughout the weekend. Despite a DNF in the first race, Lindley showed remarkable resilience and pace, particularly in Race 2 where he climbed eleven positions to finish sixteenth overall. He consistently set the class benchmark, including a fastest lap of 2:22.053. Jessica Jefferson also put in a solid performance, securing class podiums and finishing the weekend with a strong 2:24.067 lap in the final race.

Teams Championship

Race Car Consultants emerged as the team to beat at the opening round, fielding a lineup that consistently occupied the top ten. With Callie Clifford, Thomas Simpson, and Jenson Pritchard leading their charge, they secured multiple podiums and the fastest lap in Race 3. However, 20Ten Racing remains a significant threat thanks to the clinical dominance of Dara McInerney and supporting results from Max Horlor and Rhys Owen. Speedworks Motorsport also remains firmly in the hunt, with Lewis Islin and Daniel Hartley providing the team with consistent podium contending speed heading into the next round.

SW Motorsports Clubsport Trophy

The SW Motorsports Clubsport Trophy remains one of the most vibrant and unpredictable fixtures on the BRSCC calendar, bringing a massive, multi class grid to the iconic Silverstone GP circuit. Designed as a high intensity sprint format with a mandatory pit stop, it bridges the gap between club racing and professional endurance, featuring a bewilderingly diverse array of machinery.

Class A – Richard Clarke’s overall win naturally secured him the top spot in Class A, but the competition behind was fierce. Rob Andrade made a significant charge from eighth on the grid to finish second in class, while James Alford and Richard Goodall were separated by less than a tenth of a second at the line. Chris Earle and Ben Walkingshaw also showed strong pace, finishing within the overall top ten to prove that Class A remains the benchmark for raw speed in the series.

Class B – Rory Pickles was the standout performer in Class B, not only winning the category but setting the overall fastest lap of the race with a blistering 2:07.450 in his Audi TT. Behind him, Nick Brady and Kevin Stirling engaged in a close quarters battle, finishing just six tenths apart. Chris Mayhew and Brian Rose rounded out a strong showing for the class, both moving up six and two places respectively from their starting positions.

Class C – Kieran Power dominated Class C in his BMW Z4, finishing an impressive 12th overall and clocking a best lap of 2:11.816—a time that rivalled several Class A and B competitors. The rest of the class was a BMW Z4 showcase, with Adam Radford and the duo of D. Jukes / J. Jukes following Power home. The Elliott Nowobilski entry also showed consistent pace, ensuring the class remains a competitive battleground for the Silverstone round.

Class D – In Class D, Jonathan Christie Rundle put in a lonely but effective performance in his Mazda MX 5 MK3. Despite having a lap time disallowed for track limits during qualifying, he kept it clean during the 18 lap race to secure the class win and finish 20th overall. His best race lap of 2:25.194 provides a solid baseline for the Mazda contingent heading into the next event.

Class E – Class E featured a duel between two very different machines, with Charles Hopkins taking the class victory in his BMW 318 Compact. Hopkins maintained a steady advantage over Gary Hobbs in the Mazda MX5 Mk 1, finishing two laps ahead of the roadster. Both drivers showed great endurance over the 46 minute race, with Hopkins setting the class benchmark lap of 2:29.667 on his 15th tour of the Snetterton circuit.

From the slipstreaming chess matches of the Caterham Graduates and the frantic door to door battles of the Fiesta ST240 and ST150 grids, to the next generation of stars in the Fiesta Juniors and the diverse machinery of the Clubsport Trophy, every corner of the GP circuit will offer drama.

Whether it is the clinical efficiency of the defending champions or the raw ambition of the international debutants, the 2026 event promises to be a definitive test of speed, strategy, and stamina. Silverstone is ready. The teams are prepared. Let the 24 hour race begin.