Barwell Lambo benefits from Baldwin’s bad luck

BRANDS HATCH

MSVR BRITISH GT3

29-30 AUGUST

A superb opening stint from gamer-turned-racer James Baldwin should have resulted in a second 2020 win for the Jenson Team Rocket RJN McLaren at Brands Hatch. But an unfortunately timed safety car gave Barwell Motorsport pairing Rob Collard and Sandy Mitchell the chance to snatch victory – and the championship lead.

Baldwin was fastest in Am qualifying and, although co-driver Michael O’Brien was only eighth in the Pro session, that was quick enough for the combined-times pole.

Baldwin ensured that the hard work of his mechanics – who