Paradine Competition will return to the headline round of the Silverstone 500 with a formidable two-car BMW assault, as the reigning winners set their sights on a record-breaking third victory in the blue riband event of the British GT Championship.
The team’s defence will once again be spearheaded by Darren Leung and Dan Harper, who reunite aboard the No.91 BMW M4 GT3 EVO. The pairing has been nothing short of dominant in recent Silverstone 500 appearances, winning the prestigious three-hour contest in both 2023 and 2025, and now stands on the brink of making history.
Victory this time around would elevate them above all previous winners as the most successful drivers in the event’s history — a prospect firmly in their sights.
“Everyone at Paradine Competition is super excited to be returning to the Silverstone 500 again this year,” said Leung. “It’s been such a great event for our team in the past. Of course, the target will be to defend our crown. With that in mind it’s fantastic to be sharing a car with Dan again. I’d like to also extend a warm welcome to Ian and Phil, who are new to the team but both bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record.”
Harper echoed that ambition, adding: “I’m very excited to be back with Paradine Competition and Darren for the Silverstone 500. This will be our third attempt together. We’ve won it both times we’ve gone for it, so that’s a great achievement. We’re two of only three drivers to have won it twice, so the goal is straightforward. We want to be the only two drivers to have won that race three times.
“Of course, coming off a win last year, we’ll be full of confidence for it. We’ve always been a very strong driver pairing and we know that the Paradine BMW is always very fast.”
Alongside the defending winners, Paradine has assembled an equally experienced second crew in its sister BMW. Ian Loggie and Phil Keen will make their first appearance with the team, bringing with them a wealth of British GT pedigree.
Loggie, a former champion, returns to Silverstone with fond memories of victory in the event, while Keen remains one of the most successful drivers in series history, boasting an extensive catalogue of GT3 wins.
“I’m looking forward to being back racing again,” said Loggie. “Silverstone is a great track and the 500 makes it extra special.”
Keen added: “I’m really pleased to be joining Paradine Competition for the Silverstone 500. Silverstone is a great circuit and it’s always special to have the chance to race there. Endurance racing is such a team effort, so for me it’s about bedding in quickly, working well with everyone around me and doing the job as well as I can for the team, and especially for Ian.”
With four Silverstone 500 winners and multiple champions across its line-up, Paradine’s expanded entry underlines both its intent and capability. Having already delivered a landmark victory for BMW machinery on British soil last year, the team now arrives as the benchmark — and with history within touching distance.
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