MKH Racing has unveiled an eye-catching Silver class line-up for its full-season return to the British GT Championship, confirming Jessica Hawkins and Will Orton in an Aston Martin Vantage GT4 for the 2026 campaign.
After a stop-start Endurance Cup programme last year, the squad re-enters the championship with renewed intent — and a pairing that immediately places it among the GT4 title contenders.
Orton arrives armed with detailed knowledge of the latest-generation Aston Martin Vantage GT4, having raced the car extensively in both British GT and the GT4 European Series over the past two seasons. His 2024 campaign yielded fourth overall and second in Pro-Am alongside Marc Warren during the model’s debut year — a foundation he believes can be built upon in 2026.
The former Mini Challenge runner-up described the programme as a natural fit, explaining that he is “absolutely thrilled” to return to British GT with MKH Racing and partner Hawkins in Silver. Having already competed in the Aston Martin during its inaugural season, he said he is excited to build on that experience and feels the team’s ambition and professionalism align perfectly with their shared objectives.
Orton added that pre-season preparations are already in motion, highlighting his gratitude to both his commercial partners and the MKH Racing crew. With testing imminent, his focus is firmly on converting potential into results.
For Hawkins, 2026 marks a return to the British GT paddock — albeit in different machinery. The GT World Challenge Europe racer and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Ambassador previously competed in British GT’s GT3 ranks before stepping onto the international stage.
Now preparing for her first season in GT4 machinery, Hawkins is relishing the opportunity. She said she “can’t wait to get started” and believes the combination of MKH Racing and Orton forms a “very strong” package capable of fighting for the championship. Emphasising consistency as a key target, she underlined her determination to deliver a solid campaign from the outset while thanking her partners Arm and ELEMIS, as well as the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team, for their continued backing.
Team Manager Andrew Kirk made no secret of the squad’s ambitions. After missing rounds and navigating driver changes last year, he admitted the team has “unfinished business” in British GT.
Kirk believes the blend of Orton’s recent Aston Martin GT4 mileage and Hawkins’ background in GT3 and single-seater competition creates an ideal balance. Combined with MKH’s growing experience in the championship, the ingredients are in place for a sustained Silver class assault.
The entry also bolsters Aston Martin representation in GT4, with six Vantage GT4s now set to contest the class in 2026 — underlining the manufacturer’s continued strength within the SRO-run series.
The 2026 British GT Championship campaign begins at Silverstone Circuit, which hosts the official media day on March 31 before staging the opening rounds on April 25–26.
With a competitive Silver grid expected and Aston Martin well represented, Hawkins and Orton’s MKH Racing entry adds further intrigue to what is shaping up to be a fiercely contested GT4 title fight.
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