Sam Hancock scored a fourth place in round 13 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Oulton Park, scoring crucial championship points in the UK’s premier one-make series.

A mismatched combination of set-up and scorching heat while running third in Sunday's round 14, saw the Clapham-based driver sidelined with a blown tyre only four laps before the end.

Having set two fastest times in qualifying, it looked as if Hancock had pole position for both races, only for Michael Caine and Tim Bridgman to improve their times in the dying seconds of the session, leaving him third place for race one and second for race two.

Following gearbox problems on the formation lap, Hancock was lucky to make the start in the first.

A mistake on lap four allowed Tim Bridgman to pass for third but, as Hancock gave chase, an over-defensive Bridgeman made it impossible for Hancock to find a way through before the flag, despite clearly having the quicker car.

A front-row grid position for race two soon became third as Hancock sat on the line with wheelspin while Bridgeman again came through to harass leader, Michael Caine.

Tim Harvey was on Sam’s tail for the next five laps but Hancock soon broke free with some strong lap times, matching the ultimate fastest lap of the race and allowing him to close in on the leading duo.

Unfortunately, with only four laps remaining however, a rear puncture ended Sam’s race as he was beginning a new lap. Too much damage made the car un-driveable and he was forced to park.

Hancock said: “The car was handling very well all weekend, but it was hotter than we expected on Sunday afternoon and we just got the set-up wrong which contributed to the puncture while lying third in race two.

“On the upside, I am very pleased with the pace we have shown so I am confident that we will be in good shape for the next round at Knockhill, where I scored my first pole position and win last year.”