Century Motorsport has unveiled its first confirmed driver pairing for the 2026 British GT Championship, with Branden Templeton and Jack Collins joining forces in the GT4 class aboard the latest BMW M4 GT4 Evo.
The announcement marks a continuation of Templeton’s rapid rise within the British GT paddock, while also signalling a major step up for Collins as he prepares to make his series debut. Together, the duo will spearhead Century’s GT4 challenge when the new season gets underway at Silverstone on 25–26 April.
Templeton enters his second year in British GT having already made a significant impression during his rookie campaign. Still just 19, the former GB4 graduate enjoyed a standout first season in GT racing in 2025, finishing runner-up in the GT4 Silver Cup and establishing himself as one of the category’s brightest young prospects.
Reflecting on his return with the team, Templeton said he was eager to build on last season’s momentum. “I’m super excited to be returning to the British GT Championship for my second season in 2026 with Century Motorsport,” he explained. “After the success we enjoyed last year, I’m incredibly motivated to take another step forward and keep pushing.”
Templeton also highlighted the fresh challenge ahead with a new team-mate and updated machinery. “I’m feeling really positive heading into the year with Jack alongside me. He brings a proven record, and with our awesome new livery and the new BMW, we’re ready to hit the track running.”
Joining him is Jack Collins, who arrives at Century Motorsport off the back of an eye-catching season in the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship. Multiple podium finishes and breakthrough victories in 2025 underlined Collins’s potential, and 2026 will see him graduate to British GT for the first time.
“I’m so excited to announce my 2026 British GT campaign with Century Motorsport,” said Collins. “Teaming up with Branden in the No.24 BMW is a huge step in my career, and joining such a successful team gives me a lot of confidence heading into my debut season.”
Collins added that the experience around him could be key in his transition to GT4. “Both Branden and Century bring a wealth of knowledge, and I’m confident that puts us in a strong position to fight at the front of the GT4 field. The team’s attention to detail has really stood out already.”
From the pit wall, Century Motorsport team boss Nathan Freke believes the pairing has all the ingredients needed to mount a title challenge. “Branden and Jack make a really exciting combination heading into 2026,” he said. “Branden’s second year with the car means he’ll hit the ground running, and Jack’s pace last season was very impressive. They work well together, the dynamic is strong, and with the new BMW M4 GT4 Evo our aim is clear: to go one better and fight for the overall championship.”
With a proven GT4 platform, a blend of continuity and fresh talent, and championship ambitions firmly in place, Century Motorsport will be one of the teams to watch when the British GT season gets underway this spring.
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