MK Racing is back for the full British GT championship with a exciting pairing in the new Aston Martin Vantage GT4.

Jessica Hawkins and Will Orton will join forces in the Silver Class, bringing together a mix of GT3, GT4 and single-seater experience with one clear goal, fighting for the championship.

Orton returns to the Aston Martin GT4 after two seasons racing the car in British GT and the GT4 European Series, while Hawkins, the Aston Martin Aramco Formula OneTeam Driver Ambassador, steps into GT4 machinery for the first time after competing in British GT3 and GT World Challenge Europe.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to British GT in 2026 with MKH Racing and partnering with Jessica in the Silver category. Having raced the Aston Martin in 2024, I’m excited to build on that experience. The team’s ambition and professionalism make this the perfect fit, and I’m confident we can mount a strong campaign. I can’t wait to get started.”

“I can’t wait to get started in British GT, it’s going to be great to be back in the paddock,” she said. “I’m very excited to be teaming up with MKH Racing and Will Orton, I think together we will be a very strong combination. Of course, our aim is to fight for the championship, and I think we have a strong package to do that. Thank you so much to my partners, Arm and ELEMIS, for their continuous support, as well as the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team. Will and I are very keen to push hard for a solid, consistent season.”

Team Manager Andrew Kirk added: “The team is delighted to be back in the British GT Championship paddock this season. After missing round sand undergoing driver changes last year, we have unfinished business. We are committed to a full campaign in 2026 and are extremely pleased with the driver line up as we head into the season.

“Will’s experience racing the Aston Martin across recentseasons in British GT and the GT4 European Series, combined with Jessica’sbackground in GT3 machinery and single-seater competition, makes this an idealpairing to combine with our teams GT experience.”

Silverstone hosts BritishGT’s media day on March 31 before the 2026 season kicks off at the same circuiton April 25-26.