SUMMER RINTOULE Makes History With First GT4 Australia Victory At The Bend

May 13, 2026

• SUMMER RINTOULE became the first woman to win in GT4 Australia championship history, claiming victory at The Bend with co-driver Jarred Hughes in only their fourth start aboard the McLaren Artura GT4.
• RINTOULE navigated challenging wet conditions in Race 1, recovering from an early mistake to finish 10th in Silver Class, demonstrating resilience after dropping from 6th to 16th overall following restart struggles.
• The breakthrough came in Race 2 when RINTOULE battled rivals Canto, Lawrence, and Quinn before executing a lightning-fast driver change. Hughes then delivered a decisive overtake on D’Alberto’s Ford to secure overall and class victory.
• Previously finishing third in 2025 Silver Class standings with six podiums, the duo now sits sixth in championship points heading to Queensland’s Liqui Moly GT Festival next month after their historic breakthrough.

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