CHARLIE MARTIN and EMILY BISHOP Score Historic AM Win at Spa

June 30, 2026

• CHARLIE MARTIN claimed AM pole at Spa after last-minute Monza comeback, crashed heavily at Eau Rouge lap two Race 1, then bounced back with EMILY BISHOP for maiden class victory and championship lead.
• EMILY BISHOP debuted at Spa and in McLaren Artura Trophy EVO, improved two seconds across practice, qualified P2 AM on repaired car, drove composed opening stint inheriting lead when Prette retired.
• Niemann Autosport mechanics worked frantically in 40-degree heat with 2.5 hours to repair barrier-damaged McLaren, missing FP4 but returning for Q2, enabling historic all-female pairing victory in series.
• MARTIN’s Raidillon crash resulted from clipping kerb on exit, car snapped into wall ending race instantly but driver unharmed; recorded fastest Race 2 lap on final tour despite trapped one lap down under Safety Car.

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