CHARLIE HAND and SAM GORNALL Triumph Over Adversity at Snetterton

May 25, 2026

• CHARLIE HAND completed remarkable comeback winning from reversed-grid pole just a month after Donington crash left her unconscious. Held off closing SAM GORNALL while battling fuel surge on final lap.
• SAM GORNALL charged from back after Pro Alloys Racing car failed ride-height checks in qualifying. Climbed from 12th in opener to second, passing HENRY HOWARTH around outside at Turn 3 with two laps remaining.
• LUCA MARINONI OSBORNE inherited maiden Mini Challenge Trophy win after JOSH WILBY received track-limits penalty. Westbourne driver led throughout straightforward first race, demonstrating consistency across both events.
• ELLENA REECE and sister BEANIE involved in dramatic race-two incident requiring red flag after rollover and subsequent fire. Alex Keens led before stoppage in partially-reversed grid race.

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