Weather Woes Sidelined Days 4 & 5, Setting Up a Thrilling Finale at Lasham
12/06/2026 - Lasham, UK - The unpredictable British weather has once again played its hand at the Series 13 British Grand Prix. After a challenging Race 3 that saw the entire fleet grounded mid-task by heavy rain, both Day 4 (Thursday) and Day 5 (Friday) were unfortunately scrubbed.
Despite the best efforts of the Lasham operations team and the race committee, the weather simply refused to comply. Thursday presented a completely closed weather window, forcing an early cancellation. Friday offered a brief glimmer of hope for a late launch, but high winds at flying weight meant setting a safe and fair task was impossible. Safety always remains the paramount priority in Grand Prix racing, leaving the fleet grounded as the front passed through.
The Overall Leaderboard: Who Will Punch Their Ticket to Chile?
With two consecutive scrubbed days, the tension on the grid is palpable. Tomorrow marks the final opportunity for pilots to secure crucial points, and the stakes could not be higher. The ultimate prize? A coveted spot at the 13th FAI Sailplane Grand Prix World Final in Vitacura, Chile.
Going into the final race day, the overall podium standings in the official FAI SGP Class are incredibly tight, setting the stage for a spectacular showdown:
1st Place: Oliver Ramsay (LS8 | Callsign: 302) – 17 Points
2nd Place: Tom Arscott (Ventus 2a | Callsign: DW) – 16 Points
3rd Place: Tilo Holighaus (Ventus 3T | Callsign: 3V) – 10 Points
Just a single point separates Ramsay and Arscott at the top of the leaderboard. Both pilots will need to push their gliders to the absolute limit tomorrow to secure the definitive victory and guarantee their qualification for the World Final in the Andes. Meanwhile, Tilo Holighaus is well-positioned in third and will undoubtedly be looking to capitalize on any tactical errors made by the leaders.
In the concurrent Lasham Grand Prix Class, Tony Cook currently leads the pack with a solid points advantage following his strong, consistent performances earlier in the week, trailed closely by David Watt and Matthew Cook.
All Eyes on the Final Day
The weather forecast for tomorrow (the final day of the competition) is looking significantly better. The grid is eager to fly, and the pilots are ready for one last tactical battle in the skies over Hampshire.
We expect an intense, aggressive race as competitors lay everything on the line. Will Ramsay hold his narrow lead, or will Arscott snatch the championship at the final hour?
Updates: We will post tasks, grid times, and the live tracking link early tomorrow morning as soon as the weather window is confirmed.
Follow Along: Stay tuned to sgp.aero and our social channels for live, play-by-play updates throughout the day.
The road to Chile runs through Lasham. Let’s race!
