Fresh off yet another podium charge, Gracie Mitchell took the GB4 Tatuus back to her favourite circuit—Donington Park—for a high‑energy test day in the rain. Here’s a deep dive into how the session unfolded and what’s coming next in her rising motorsport journey.

The Podium Thrill Drives Her

Gracie opened by reflecting on that unbeatable feeling: “The podium felt awesome as it’s always great to be up there, even better if we are on the top step.” That taste of success—back in her Ginetta GT debut at Donington Park last year—continues to fuel her fire

 

Getting Acclimatised to the GB4

Back behind the wheel of the new single‑seater, Gracie quickly rediscovered her groove. “I felt more confident getting back into the GB4 as I’ve been in the new car once before so I aimed to build on that.” Indeed, she’s had previous GB4 exposure, including pre‑season days at Donington and Oulton Park.

 

The Donington Day: From Rain to Shine

The test began with a damp circuit, but the skies cleared, and Donington Park transformed into a sunlit playground. As Gracie described, “The first session started off wet and it soon dried out so the rest of the day was dry.” With track conditions improving incrementally, she sharpened her pace throughout the day.

Tyre Advantage = Shaving Seconds

Their final run featured fresh rubber—and it showed. “We did a new tyre run in the final session and took another huge step in timings.” That infusion of grip helped Gracie unleash the car’s full potential, translating into significant lap‑time gains as the day wrapped up.

 

Eyes Forward: Iberian Supercar Endurance Series

Tomorrow’s another day—Gracie’s next challenge? Round 3 of the Iberian Supercar Endurance Series: a thrilling street‑circuit sprint in southern Europe. “What’s next will be the third round of Iberian super car endurance and it is the street circuit which will be fun but challenging.”

 

What This Means for Her Career

Across karting, Fun Cup endurance, Ginetta GTs, and now GB4 single‑seaters, Gracie’s progression underscores her adaptability and ambition.

Donington remains her comfort zone—with high‑speed curves like Craner offering cornering thrills and confidence. This latest test builds another vital stepping stone as she chases top‑step finishes in every race.

In Summary

  • Winning mindset: Podium experiences fuel further drive
  • Confidence gain: Comfortable in the GB4 chassis again
  • Speed progression: Learning session-by-session, especially after tyre changes
  • Next move: Tackling endurance street racing in Vila Real, Portugal.

Gracie’s growing headline is clear: dedication, progression, and performance in equal measure. The upcoming endurance street race marks another page—stay tuned as this Teesside Talent targets more silverware and experience on both sprint and endurance stages.