Race Two
Starting positions for Race Two were determined by each driver’s second-best qualifying time, once again mixing up the grid. Morrell started from pole, with Mutch alongside him.
This time, Morrell didn’t get the best getaway, and Oliveira snatched the early lead, with Headlam charging from sixth to second. The two engaged in a race-long duel, made even more dramatic by the presence of backmarkers. For several laps, they traded tenths, with Oliveira eventually running wide again — a repeat of his Race One excursion.
Oliveira explained “I lost a lot of time there and started to feel a few vibrations, so I decided to take it easy — the gap to Daniel was too big to recover anyway.”
Further back, Brown and Bell were locked in battle for the final podium spot in Class B. Bell picked up debris on lap four, though it’s unclear if it affected his pace. Brown passed him by lap eight but was later disqualified, promoting Bell to third.
Keevil, meanwhile, struggled to find the improvements hoped for after Race One. His pace was lacking, and he came under pressure from Carter in the latter stages.
In Class C, Stephanie Hobeika (DW Racing) impressed with a strong drive to a podium.
“I got the jump on a few cars at the start and just held the position. It was my first race weekend driving in the wet ever, so I’m glad to come away with this result.”
Morrell took another commanding win, finishing 17 seconds clear of Headlam. Oliveira came home third, with Bell promoted to the final step of the Class B podium. Keevil and Carter again completed the Class A podium.
Mutch made it a perfect weekend in Class C, followed by Rose — who scored his second podium — and Hobeika in third.
With Stoney absent, Mutch remains the only driver to have won every race in his class this season. He and Headlam are emerging as clear favourites in Classes C and B respectively. However, Oliveira continues to apply pressure, outqualifying and challenging Headlam throughout the weekend.
In Class A, Morrell’s double victory could prove crucial in closing the gap to Stoney. We’ll find out at Brands Hatch whether the momentum continues.