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Jann Mardenborough to make British GT return at Silverstone 500
Jann Mardenborough will make his return to British GT at the Silverstone 500 on 27-28 April, ending his 10-year absence. After winning GT Academy in 2011, he secured a professional contract with Nissan, leading him to compete with RJN at Brands Hatch in 2014. Mardenborough’s transition from video gamer to racing driver was captured in the 2023 Gran Turismo film, with Archie Madekwe portraying him. Excited about the championship’s growth and more strong competitors, Mardenborough aims to win alongside Chris and RJN at Silverstone. Following British GT, he ventured into series like GP2, Super GT, and Super Formula, with a recent drive at the 2023 Fuji 24 Hours. Working with RJN again and teaming up with Chris Buncombe at Silverstone holds special significance for Mardenborough.