Legacy Outlaws Complete Perfect Championship with Silverstone Victory.
Charade · July 2026
Some victories are memorable.
Some championships are deserved.
But very occasionally, everything comes together to create something truly special.
The final round of the 2026 Motor Racing Legends 2-Litre Sports Cars Championship at the inaugural BRDC Classic provided Legacy Outlaws with the opportunity to achieve something that every race team dreams of but very few ever accomplish.
Three meetings.
Three pole positions.
Three fastest laps.
Three victories.
Standing in their way was one of the strongest grids of the season, a significant Elite Driver pit stop penalty, and a field determined to prevent the Barclays-liveried Lola T292 from completing a perfect campaign.
The car was once again impeccably prepared by Legacy Outlaws with Complete Motorsport Solutions, Rob Bicknell and Chris Beck, completing the engineering team. Behind the wheel, Jan Magnussen and Chris Ward were entrusted with writing one final chapter in what had already become a remarkable season.
Friday – Setting the Benchmark
Qualifying began at 4:00pm on Friday afternoon, and Jan Magnussen wasted little time reminding everyone exactly why Legacy Outlaws had arrived as championship leaders.
From the moment he left the pit lane the pace was evident. On his fifth flying lap, Jan stopped the clocks with a superb 2:00.320, immediately establishing the benchmark for the rest of the field before handing the Lola over to Chris Ward.
Chris needed little time to settle into the beautifully balanced T292. By only his third flying lap he recorded a 2:00.767, completing another outstanding qualifying performance.
Their nearest challengers were the No. 51 Chevron B26 of Pittard and Burke, who recorded best laps of 2:01.200 and 2:04.089 respectively. Lining up third was the Lola T292, of Alex Brundle, who this round was co-piloted by none other than Olympic cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy, making for one of the most competitive grids of the year.
With the best lap from each driver combined to determine the grid, Legacy Outlaws secured pole position by 1.6 seconds on the 17-car grid.
An impressive margin.
But nobody in the paddock was under any illusion.
Success carries a price.
The team again faced a 35-second Elite Driver penalty, added to the mandatory pit stop time. Overcoming a 95-second stationary pit stop against such quality opposition would require near perfection.
Back in the paddock, the crew quietly went about their work.
Unlike previous events, there were no frantic overnight engine changes or gearbox rebuilds. The gearbox ratios were exactly where the team wanted them, while the engine, refreshed after Charade by Geoff Richardson Engineering, was performing faultlessly.
For once, preparation meant simply fine-tuning a package that already felt complete.
Saturday – Calm Under Pressure
At exactly 10:55am, Chris Ward led the field away from pole position.
He immediately settled into an impressive rhythm, edging clear of Alex Brundle and beginning to stretch the advantage exactly as the team had planned.
Then came the first twist.
By lap three, oil had been dropped over large sections of the circuit, dramatically reducing grip levels. Lap times increased throughout the field as drivers searched for what little adhesion remained. Brundle was one of several caught out by the conditions, spinning and tumbling down the order.
Chris, however, never put a wheel wrong.
Displaying remarkable composure, he guided the T292 through the slippery conditions while continuing to build an increasingly valuable advantage. Every second mattered.
By the end of lap 13, when he handed the car to Jan Magnussen, that advantage had grown to almost 12 seconds.
The pit stop that followed was another perfect example of why races are won long before the chequered flag.
The Legacy Outlaws crew executed another flawless stop. Every movement was calm, precise and rehearsed. Despite serving the full 95-second stationary time, Jan left the pit lane exactly on schedule.
Now the chase began.
The timing screens initially showed the Legacy Outlaws Lola in third place.
Moments later it became second.
By Jan's third racing lap, it was back where it belonged.
First.
As the oil gradually disappeared from the racing line, Silverstone's grip returned and Magnussen immediately began exploiting every ounce of performance from the T292.
Earlier, before the circuit became contaminated, Chris had recorded what looked to be an excellent fastest lap of 2:04.442.
Jan lowered that to 2:03.554.
Victory was beginning to look secure with a lead of almost an entire lap.
Then, with only a handful of laps remaining, one final challenge appeared.
The No. 51 Chevron B26, now driven by Burke, produced an exceptional 2:03.539, snatching away what would have been the team's perfect weekend.
Although Jan held a commanding lead of almost a minute and a half, there was still one box left to tick.
From the Legacy Outlaws pit wall came a familiar instruction from Da Boss.
PUSH FOR LAP.
No discussion.
No hesitation.
Jan responded in the only way he knows how.
The very next lap.
2:03.081.
Fastest lap reclaimed.
Challenge answered.
The chequered flag fell soon afterwards.
Pole Position. Fastest Lap. Victory.
The perfect weekend.
More Than a Home Race
Silverstone wasn't just another championship round.
As Legacy Outlaws' home event, the BRDC Classic was made even more special by the incredible support that surrounded the team throughout the weekend. Friends and family travelled from across the UK and further afield to cheer us on, while many of the wonderful people we had met during the season also came to the circuit to lend their support.
Whether you stopped by the garage to wish us luck, shared a conversation in the paddock or simply cheered us on from the spectator banks, you all helped make the weekend one to remember. Historic motorsport has a unique way of bringing people together, and Silverstone was a perfect example of that spirit.
We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone supporting us behind the scenes. To Ducktail, for once again capturing the moments that become lifelong memories, and to Print n Go, whose continued support throughout the season has been invaluable. Finally, to everyone who couldn't be with us in person but sent messages of encouragement before and after the race—thank you. Every message, every good luck wish and every word of encouragement meant a great deal to the entire team.
This may have been our home race, but it felt like racing in front of our extended family.
A Perfect Championship
As the chequered flag waved over Silverstone, the statistics spoke for themselves.
Across the entire 2026 Motor Racing Legends 2-Litre Sports Cars Championship, Legacy Outlaws achieved something truly extraordinary:
Brands Hatch
Pole Position
Fastest Lap
Victory
Charade
Pole Position
Fastest Lap
Victory
Silverstone
Pole Position
Fastest Lap
Victory
Nine major accolades from nine opportunities.
An extraordinary accomplishment made possible by the remarkable partnership between Jan Magnussen and Chris Ward, the dedication of the engineers, and the countless hours invested by every member of the Legacy Outlaws team behind the scenes.
We would also like to thank Motor Racing Legends for delivering another outstanding event, the marshals and officials for their professionalism throughout the weekend, and every person who has played a part in this incredible journey. Motorsport may be measured in lap times and trophies, but it is built on people, passion and teamwork.
Finally, the car itself deserves a mention.
More than fifty years after it first raced, this remarkable Lola T292 continues to prove exactly why it earned its place in motorsport history. Beautifully engineered, meticulously prepared and driven with precision, it has once again shown that true racing legends never grow old.
For Legacy Outlaws, this was more than another victory.
It was the perfect ending to a perfect championship.
Built on Heritage. Driven to Win.
With the Motor Racing Legends 2-Litre Sports Cars Championship now complete Our focus now shifts back to the Peter Auto championships for the remainder of the 2026 season, where both of our Lola prototypes return to action. The iconic T70 will resume its campaign in CER1, while the championship-winning T292 returns to CER2 as we look forward to the next chapter of what has already been an unforgettable season.
