Race Weekend Triumph at Oulton Park
The 2025 British GT Championship saw a dramatic shift during the Oulton Park races on Bank Holiday Monday, as Maximilian Gotz and Kevin Tse of 2 Seas Motorsport reignited their title challenge. The duo secured a commanding victory in the second race of the day, navigating unpredictable weather conditions to take the checkered flag in their Mercedes-AMG GT3. Their performance was a testament to strategic driving and adaptability, especially as mixed conditions tested every team on the grid.
In the first race, Gotz and Tse finished as runners-up to Barwell Motorsport's Hugo Cook and Rob Collard, who clinched the win in their Lamborghini Huracan GT3 Evo2. Despite the second-place finish, the pair's consistency across both races allowed them to close a significant points gap in the championship standings. Heading into round three, they trailed leaders Kiern Jewiss and Charles Dawson by 51 points, but their stellar weekend reduced that deficit to just 10 points.
Strategic Mastery and Driver Reactions
Gotz showcased his prowess by securing pole position for the second race, setting the stage for their dominant performance. During the race, he managed to extend his lead over competitors like Sven Muller, even with an additional seven-second penalty served in the pits due to compensation time. 'We knew the weather would be a challenge, but the car felt great, and we made the right calls at the right time,' Gotz remarked after the race, highlighting the team's preparation.
Kevin Tse, while thrilled with the win, expressed a tinge of disappointment over the first race result. 'We could have had two wins, but I'm happy with how we performed overall. Cutting the points gap so drastically is huge for us,' Tse noted. Their partnership, which yielded two victories and a pole position in the previous season, continues to prove formidable as they aim for the GT3 Drivers' title.
Championship Implications and Looking Ahead
The results at Oulton Park have reshaped the British GT3 championship landscape, with Gotz and Tse now firmly back in contention. Their ability to capitalize on challenging conditions and maintain pace against strong competitors like Cook and Collard signals a fierce battle ahead in the remaining rounds. Teams like Barwell Motorsport and others will need to respond quickly to the momentum shift.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on how 2 Seas Motorsport strategizes to overtake Jewiss and Dawson. With the gap now razor-thin, every race will be critical for Gotz and Tse to maintain their upward trajectory. The British GT Championship promises more thrilling action as these drivers vie for supremacy on some of the most iconic tracks in motorsport.