JESSICA HAWKINS Charges to Second in Dramatic Silverstone 500 GT4 Class

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April 26, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • JESSICA HAWKINS mounted fierce closing pressure in the #21 MK Racing Aston Martin Vantage AMR GT4 Evo, slashing the gap to winner Innovation Racing to just 1.290 seconds but lacking ultimate pace for the pass despite flawless execution.
  • Hawkins and co-driver Will Orton executed procedurally perfect strategy with clean stops and zero mistakes, demonstrating strong fundamentals but ultimately coming up short on raw speed in the three-hour endurance contest.
  • The runner-up finish marked HAWKINS’ best result in the demanding GT4 field, showcasing her ability to extract maximum performance while managing pressure in the extended Silverstone 500 format on debut appearance.

UPCOMING:

  • British GT Championship Round 2 – TBA

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting originally appearing on www.dailysportscar.com