AIMEE WATTS Claims Podium, Battles RS Pro Field at Knockhill

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August 11, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • AIMEE WATTS claimed her fourth RS Am podium after a hard-fought Race 1 battle at Knockhill, overtaking Reece Somerfield on the penultimate lap following sustained pressure throughout the 18-lap contest.
  • The Clean Racing driver consistently challenged RS Pro competitors including LYDIA WALMSLEY and Chris Bingham, demonstrating exceptional wet-weather pace in Race 2 with fastest RS Am lap times on laps eight and nine.
  • WATTS displayed strong qualifying pace throughout practice, finishing within four-thousandths of class rival Daniel Lewis in testing and posting competitive sector times, though starting fifth in RS Am for Race 1.
  • Race 3 saw intense midfield battles with teammate Max Watt and multiple position swaps before WATTS’ weekend ended prematurely with a chicane spin on lap 22, despite showing consistent race pace.

UPCOMING:

  • Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain at Croft Circuit, September 5-6

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com