Kucharczyk Dominates Silverstone Circuit to Secure First GB3 Championship Victory
Hitech Pulse-Eight's Tymek Kucharczyk showcased a commanding performance as he led from start to finish, clinching his inaugural victory in the GB3 Championship at Silverstone.
Securing a double pole position in qualifying, Kucharczyk executed a flawless start and swiftly extended his lead over the pursuing pack, ultimately crossing the finish line ahead of Elite Motorsport's McKenzy Cresswell and teammate Will Macintyre.
Maintaining his composure amidst the challenges, championship leader Louis Sharp of Rodin Motorsport secured fourth place after a spirited mid-race battle with teammate Ugo Ugochukwu, who later conceded position to Hitech Pulse-Eight's Gerrard Xie, securing fifth, while Ugochukwu settled for sixth.
Elite's Jarrod Waberski showcased a commendable performance, ascending to seventh place after a captivating duel with James Hedley of VRD Racing by Arden, who secured eighth position.
A noteworthy feat was achieved by FIA F3 race winner Martinius Stenshorne, who demonstrated remarkable progress from 14th on the grid to secure ninth place for Chris Dittmann Racing, finishing ahead of JHR Developments' John Bennett, who maintained his 10th place starting position.
However, the spotlight remained on Kucharczyk, who dominated the race from start to finish. His victory, eight seconds clear across 10 laps, stands as one of the largest winning margins in GB3 history. With the opportunity to replicate his success from pole position in the forthcoming race, Kucharczyk has solidified his position as a formidable contender in the championship.
GB3 Championship, partnered by the BRDC, Silverstone provisional race one result:
- Tymek Kucharczyk, Hitech Pulse-Eight, 10 laps
- McKenzy Cresswell, Elite Motorsport, +7.855s
- Will MacIntyre, Hitech Pulse-Eight, +9.503s
- Louis Sharp, Rodin Motorsport, +12.222s
- Gerrard Xie, Hitech Pulse-Eight, +12.879s
- Ugo Ugochukwu, Rodin Motorsport, +14.776s
- Jarrod Waberski, Elite Motorsport, +16.607s
- James Hedley, VRD by Arden, +17.481s
- Martinius Stenshorne, Chris Dittmann Racing, +18.149s
- John Bennett, JHR Developments, +20.078s
- Patrick Heuzenroeder, JHR Developments, +21.350s
- Josh Irfan, JHR Developments, +21.723s
- Colin Queen, Fortec Motorsports, +27.669s
- Shawn Rashid, VRD by Arden, +27.784s
- Hugo Schwarze, Elite Motorsport, +31.127s
- Arthur Rogeon, Rodin Motorsport, +31.191s
- Edward Pearson, Fortec Motorsport, +31.914s
- Adi Kulkarni, Hillspeed, +34.686s
- Seb Murray, Chris Dittmann Racing, +36.023s
- James Wharton, Fortec Motorsport, +35.828s
- Flynn Jackes, Chris Dittmann Racing, +37.002s
- Noah Ping, VRD by Arden, +37.391s
