2025 marks the start of a bold new era for the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship. Racing begins this weekend at Donington Park, with the introduction of the brand-new Ginetta G56 GTP8 set to produce the fastest-ever one-make Ginetta racing.
The V8-powered GTP8 is the latest evolution of the successful G56 platform, with exciting upgrades to power, handling and grip compared to its predecessor. The car has proven hugely-popular with drivers and teams, with no less than 18 GTP8’s lining up on the grid this weekend.
The bumper grid will tackle a new two-race format this season, with each event featuring a 20-minute sprint and 40-minute endurance run with a mandatory pitstop. There’ll be plenty to fight for throughout the grid, with drivers split across three classes; PRO, PRO-AM and AM.
PRO-AM
Two reigning Ginetta champions will be looking to enjoy further title glory this season as they go head-to-head in PRO-AM. One of those is Nick White (Raceway Motorsport), who wrapped up the GT Championship AM class honours last year off the back of winning the GT Academy crown the year prior.
Mike Taylor (Triple M Motorsport) meanwhile moves up the Ginetta ladder as the latest rookie champion in the GT Academy. Joining him in PRO-AM will be two of the drivers he went toe-to-toe with last year, Elite Motorsport pair Harry Gamble and Ali Juffali.
PRO class
The PRO class features an exciting mix of drivers. Established GT racer Robert Cronin (Elite Motorsport) will go up against reigning Britcar Trophy champion Hadley Simpson (Xentek Motorsport), Ginetta Junior graduate Archie Clark (MDD Racing), former JSCC vice-champion Cameron Pratt-Thompson (SVG Motorsport) and car-racing newcomer Jack Collins (E3 Sport).
AM class
It’s set to be a hotly-contested battle in the AM class! Some familiar Ginetta faces take on newcomers to the family. Peter Mangion (Elite Motorsport) finished runner-up in the class last season and has previously title-winning experience in Porsche racing.
James Townsend (SVG Motorsport) is one to watch. He won the GT4 AM drivers’ title in the British GT Championship two years ago. Carl Garnett (Breakell Racing) twice finished as a class vice-champion in the Ginetta GT4 SuperCup. He has finished on the overall GT Championship podium.
The AM entry includes three more drivers stepping up from the GT Academy ranks. Luke Shaw (Raceway Motorsport) was an overall race-winner last season. Sisters Amy and Emma Tomlinson will go up against each other with Raceway Motorsport and DTO Motorsport respectively.
Fox Motorsport are entering two drivers embarking on their first full seasons of racing this year; Oliver Fordham and James Rolling. The grid is completed by Dominic Paul (Triple M Motorsport).
Follow the action across the weekend on social media, @GinettaCars.
Provisional Timetable:
Saturday 05 April: Qualifying 10:50; Race One 15:20
Sunday 06 April: Race Two 16:10
Both Ginetta GT Championship 2025 opening races will be streamed live on Ginetta’s YouTube channel. Live timing and results will be available via TSL Timing.
