Century Motorsport Confirms Templeton and Collins for 2026 British GT Championship
February 3, 2026Century Motorsport has confirmed that Branden Templeton and Jack Collins will join forces in the team’s BMW M4 GT4 EVO for the 2026 British GT Championship.
2023 British GT GT4 champions Century Motorsport entered two cars in the GT4 class in 2025; a Pro/Am entry for Ravi Ramyead and Charlie Robertson and a Silver entry for Branden Templeton and Chris Salkeld. Over a season which saw Ramyead and Robertson take four class wins and a further three podiums and Templeton and Salkeld take three class wins, the #71 Pro/Am crew and the #14 Silver driver duo both finished second in their respective classes.
The Rise of Templeton and Collins
19-year-old Branden Templeton began his racing career in karts before moving up to the GB4 Championship in 2024 with Fox Motorsport. A win at Donington and a further four podiums saw the Surrey-based driver finish fourth in the Drivers’ Championship.
Jack Collins competed in the Protyre Motorsport Ginetta GT Championship and demonstrated his potential as a GT racer by taking three wins and two further podiums on his way to finishing second in the championship standings.
After a season in the British GT Championship behind him, Templeton is full of confidence ahead of 2026.
Consistency Meets Confidence
“I’m super excited to be returning to the British GT Championship for my second season in 2026 with Century Motorsport,” he said. “After the success we enjoyed last year, I’m incredibly motivated to build on that momentum and take another step forward.
“I’m feeling positive heading into the year with my new teammate Jack, who brings a proven record. With a fresh challenge ahead and our awesome new livery we’re ready to hit the track.”
Despite 2026 being his debut season in the British GT Championship, Jack Collins has his sights set on the title.
A New Challenge for Collins
“I’m so excited to announce my 2026 British GT campaign with Century Motorsport,” said Collins. “Teaming up with Branden Templeton in the No.24 BMW is an amazing step in my career. Joining such a successful team, I’m confident that both Branden and Century’s experience will put us in a great position to contest for the GT4 Championship.
“This team has already shown their attention to detail and I hope to add another championship to their growing collection.”
Aiming for the Overall GT4 Title
Team Principal Nathan Freke is excited about the prospect of Templeton and Collins driving together.
“Branden and Jack make a really exciting pairing heading into 2026,” said Nathan Freke. “Branden is in his second year with the car and we saw how much he improved last year, so he’ll hit the ground running.
“Jack was super impressive with his pace last season and both drivers get along really well. The dynamic between them is excellent. With the brand-new BMW M4 GT4 EVO, we’re aiming to go one better this year and fight for the overall title, building on last year’s success.”
The 2026 British GT Championship opens with the Media Day at Silverstone on March 31st followed by the opening round on the Silverstone 500 circuit on April 25th – 26th.
