Team Oliver Race Report - Le Mans

The British Truck Racing Championship made its long-awaited return to the legendary Le Mans Circuit for Round Six, and Team Oliver Racing rose to the occasion with an outstanding weekend of racing, securing multiple podiums and proving once again why they are among the front-runners of the championship.

Saturday – Strong Start at Le Mans

Qualifying

The weekend opened with a superb qualifying session, with all three drivers delivering strong performances:

·       Martin Gibson – P2

·       Stuart Oliver – P4

·       Michael Oliver – P5

These results set the tone for what would be a highly competitive opening day.

Race One

With the grid shaped by qualifying, the team wasted no time in making their presence felt at the front. Stuart Oliver initially delivered a commanding drive to take P2, Michael Oliver held off pressure to secure P3, and Martin Gibson wasn’t far behind in P4. A dream start – three drivers in the top four and a double podium at Le Mans.

Unfortunately, following post-race penalties for Stuart, (which are under appeal) the results were amended: Michael was classified P2, Martin moved up to P3, and Stuart was placed P5.

Race Two

The reverse-grid format shook things up for Race Two, placing Martin on row two and the Oliver pairing on row three. Early contact saw both Martin and Michael caught up in a spin, but both showed great determination to fight back. Stuart Oliver once again showcased his experience, charging through to another P2 podium finish. Martin Gibson recovered well to claim P8. Michael Oliver fought hard to the end, crossing the line in P11 after penalties.

Sunday – Podiums Keep Coming

Qualifying

The team carried their momentum into Sunday morning’s qualifying:

·       Stuart Oliver – P2

·       Michael Oliver – P4

·       Martin Gibson – P7

Race Three

The third race of the weekend produced more podium success. Despite an early spin for Martin, who dropped down the order before battling back to P7, both Stuart and Michael held their nerve in the leading pack. They delivered another fantastic double podium with Stuart in P2 and Michael in P3.

Race Four

The final race capped off what was a hugely successful weekend for the team. Martin Gibson stormed into contention from the very start, controlling much of the race before sealing a brilliant P2 finish – his first podium at Le Mans. Stuart joined him on the podium in P3 after post-race penalties, while Michael brought home a solid P7 to round off the team’s efforts.

Weekend Summary

Across four races at the world-famous Le Mans circuit, Team Oliver Racing delivered:

·       5 podium finishes across two days.

·       Multiple top-five results, with all three drivers consistently fighting at the sharp end.

·       A debut first Le Mans podium for Martin Gibson.

Team Oliver Racing leave Le Mans with a haul of silverware, boosted championship points, and plenty of momentum heading into the next round.

A huge thank you to our drivers, team, and supporters – this was a weekend to remember at one of motorsport’s most iconic venues.