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Whitsun Trophy highlights

The slippery conditions for Sunday’s Whitsun Trophy triggered non-stop drama. Stuart Hall went off the track at the start, narrowly missing Alex Brundle, while Harvey Stanley nearly lost control during a fierce chicane overtake against Graham Moss. Otto Reedtz-Thott spun his Ford GT40 but recovered, though Steve Seaman was less fortunate, backing into the tyre barrier and triggering a safety car with 15 minutes to go.

The action intensified in the final minutes. Jeremy Cottingham beached his GT40 on the grass, and Adam Sykes narrowly saved a late spin. Even the leader clipped the grass with a minute to go, desperately trying to protect a 40-second cushion. Right until the dying seconds, Katsu Kubota provided ultimate entertainment, carrying too much speed and spinning onto the grass before recovering for a wild final lap

Whitsun Trophy Official Practice 

The ground-shaking V8s were officially unleashed during a chaotic and action-packed qualification session for the Whitsun Trophy, famously known as the Revival’s fastest race. High-speed drama unfolded early when a part flew cleanly off the McLaren-Chevrolet M1B of James Davison.

Moments later, Julian Draper lived up to his aggressive racing reputation in the Attila-Chevrolet MkIII, diving up the inside of Otto Reedtz-Thott's Ford GT40 on the straight, which ultimately sent the Chevrolet skittering out onto the grass. The wheel-to-wheel intensity continued as Stuart Hall launched his Lola-Chevrolet T70 Spyder into a thrilling side-by-side battle with a McLaren-Oldsmobile M1B, powering out of the corner two cars wide. 

However, that same McLaren-Oldsmobile later triggered a red flag with just seven and a half minutes remaining after locking up heavily into the chicane and ending up completely beached on the grass. Amid the madness, last year’s winner Alex Brundle overcame some notable practice teething issues to showcase his formidable pace, successfully qualifying third to secure a spot on the front row of the grid.

Photography by Joe Harding.

Whitsun Trophy grid (top 10)

When is the 2026 Whitsun Trophy?

The fastest cars of the weekend hit the track for Official Practice at 16:20 on Friday, unleashing an unmatched wave of V8-powered auditory nostalgia across the circuit. Sunday is the day when the cars of the Whitsun Trophy compete. The race is set to commence at 12:20, building up towards the grand finale of the event — the RAC TT Celebration presented by Dunlop.

Who’s driving in the 2026 Whitsun Trophy?

This year’s Whitsun Trophy features a grid of returning heavy hitters eager to stamp their authority on the circuit. Past masters including Alex Brundle, Katsu Kubota and Stuart Hall bring immense experience and past victories back to the tarmac. Joining them is a ruthless pack of elite modern racers and historic specialists are ready to tame these heavyweight monsters and conquer the field once more.

Which cars are driving in the 2026 Whitsun Trophy?

The machinery starring in this year's Whitsun Trophy features an unbelievable amount of proven racing pedigree and raw horsepower. Ground-shaking models like the Ford GT40, Lola T70 Spyder and McLaren-Chevrolet M1B are all set to return to the grid with previous wins and fierce legacies under their belts. A rarer appearance from the V8-powered sports prototypes and sleek Lotus 30s is also in store, certain to create an incredible spectacle as they thunder down the Lavant Straight.

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