NAPA Racing UK will embark on an exciting new chapter for 2026 as it brings a new iteration of the Ford Focus to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship grid, the saloon-based Titanium model.

With four-time champion Ash Sutton, title contender Dan Cammish, race winner Sam Osborne and debutant Lewis Selby forming its driver line-up for the 2026 season, the team has made no secret of its desire to introduce a new machine into the UK’s premier motorsport series.

One element of the new 2027+ homologation requirements (i.e. that which permits the use of cars not currently sold in the UK) has been brought forward a year for this project, allowing the team to use the saloon version of the Focus. This was unanimously approved by all the existing teams and TOCA some months ago, prior to the team embarking on the change.

Born out of the hatchback version of the Focus, which has guided NAPA Racing UK to a total of 36 wins and six titles since they debuted in 2022, the front three-quarters of the new car shares a striking resemblance to the old car, along with the wheelbase.

However, it’s towards the rear where things have changed, with new bodywork forming a sleeker, more aerodynamically efficient look that will help reduce drag. In addition, the changes made to the cars should mean that they are slightly lighter, which will aid performance.

Whilst the team evaluated several different options, the future-proofing decision to remain with the Ford marque has also guaranteed that NAPA Racing UK’s long-standing and successful association with engine builders, Mountune, will continue.

All four cars will take part in a shakedown in the coming days before then going on to attend the official championship pre-season tests at Croft and Brands Hatch.

Antonio Carrozza, NAPA Racing UK Lead Engineer, commented: “This is an exciting time for the entire team. It was a lengthy process to come to this decision, such were the options we had, but we feel like the saloon version of the Focus is the way to go.

“The ultimate goal is to reduce aerodynamic drag. We highlighted that as an area we wanted to address last season, and this move to a different shape allows us to do just that; there are many elements that remain the same to the car, however, there will be some fine-tuning required.

“Everyone involved in this project has done a fantastic job, and now the exciting bit comes next: to head out on track and begin dialling the car into what we hope will be a championship challenger.”

Pete Osborne, Alliance Racing Team Owner, said: “I can’t wait to get going. We’ve had a very busy winter with the team behind the scenes working relentlessly on reworking the Focus into a virtually new car, one that looks stunning.

“We’ve got a good test programme scheduled in for March, where the drivers and engineers will get to work on understanding the changes to the new car. Everyone is very excited for this year, and we’ll be doing our best to get the number one back on our car.”

Steve Richardson, Managing Director of NAPA UK / Alliance Automotive Group UK&IE Ltd, said: “Having seen the methodical process in selecting this year’s car, I’m delighted with the progress we’ve made during the off-season. Being able to continue with Ford, having had so much success in previous years, along with Mountune, means we have the cornerstones of what is shaping up to be an exciting season on track.”

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences at Donington Park on 18/19 April.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport has today (25 February) revealed the liveries for its two-car assault for the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Hosted at The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club in Shoreditch, the evening's attendees were treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes unveiling of the Toyota Corollas for the new season, ahead of their public launch.

The reveal also saw the team's two new drivers, Gordon Shedden and Árón Taylor-Smith, alongside Team Founder Mark Blundell, join the guests for the evening to talk through their hopes ahead of the new season.

Fans will first have the opportunity to see both Toyota Corollas in action at the opening pre-season test of 2026 at Croft Circuit (24/25 March).

Dan Cammish believes continuity will be a major strength as he prepares for a fifth consecutive season with NAPA Racing UK in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, continuing one of the longest driver–team partnerships on the current grid.

“To be going into a fifth season with NAPA Racing UK is quite remarkable, really,” Cammish said. “It’s rare that you get that kind of continuity in any motor racing series.

“So, to be heading into my fifth season alongside Ash [Sutton], I think is really great. It’s a testament to the team and the relationship we’ve built there, and I’m very proud of that. The support from Pete Osborne and Steve Richardson has been unwavering and personally a big reason as to why I enjoy being a part of this team.”

That stability has coincided with a steady rise in results since joining the team, culminating in a third-place finish in the overall standings last season, his strongest campaign to date with the Alliance Racing-run squad.

“Every season with NAPA, I’ve scored better than the season before, and I’ve slowly climbed my way back up the overall table.

“So with any luck, and working on that basis, I shouldn’t finish any lower than third next season. Fingers crossed.”

Cammish highlighted the value of familiarity within his engineering group, stressing how long-term relationships can make the difference “I’ve worked so closely with my engineers and mechanics. We’ve brought in some new people as well to help along the way, and it’s such a tight-knit group now.

“The grid itself is so close and so strong, you need every little bit of advantage you can find.”

“I really feel like James [Mundy], my race engineer, has really come on song this last year or so. He’s always been a fantastic engineer, but you’ve got to learn about the individual you’re working with, what makes them tick, what makes them quick, and what they want from the car.”

That growing understanding paid dividends throughout the season, particularly in qualifying, which Cammish identified as a major strength.

“I think this past season James has delivered fantastically for me,” he said. “Certainly qualifying has shown that. We’ve always been right at the sharp end, had a very fast car and a lot of good results.”

Saturdays, in particular, became a strong suit, with Cammish finishing second in the Goodyear Wingfoot Award standings. “Qualifying is a big part of my weekend,” he explained. “It’s something I really enjoy.

“These cars are very adjustable. I think sometimes people underestimate just how much you can change on a touring car. It’s easy to go down the wrong avenue, and there’s not a lot of testing time, and there’ll be even less testing time coming up, so every lap is going to be very important.”

With a new Saturday Qualifying Race being introduced, Cammish expects another layer of complexity for drivers and teams to navigate.

“It’s going to be a whole new challenge for all of us. It’s not something we’re used to. Qualifying has been strong, and with the information we have in the team and the strong package we’ve got, I don’t see any issue with having a little bit less testing and going into qualifying earlier in the day.

“The difference now is that it’s actually the qualifying race that’s going to set up the grid for Sunday. I’d be intrigued to see how the new regulations affect that.”

Despite his best season with the team so far, Cammish is candid about areas where improvements can still be made.

“There were too many mistakes that crept in,” he admitted. “I’d love to have a season where I could look back and say there weren’t any mistakes there, mistakes from the team side and ultimately mistakes from mine.

“Maybe there was just a little bit too much going on at times, and that spilled over onto the track. The championship’s become so close now that you really can’t afford any mishaps. You really need to score every single point.”

The ultimate target remains clear. “Everybody starts out wanting the title, I always do too. The top three was an aim I had early on for this season, and I start next season with the same mentality.

“But ultimately, the number one spot has eluded me for too long now. Of course, that’s the aim.”

Away from the circuit, the long BTCC off-season provides a rare opportunity to reset before preparations begin again in earnest.

“It’s a long off-season,” Cammish said. “Once we actually get started, we race almost every other week, which I think is great.

“From my side, it’s do the day job. I’m a new father as well, so I’ve got a lot going on at home. It’s good timing to spend some time at home with my wife and my new daughter.”

“We’re now getting together with the engineers, understanding where we’re at with the car, what’s coming around the corner and where the drivers might need to be involved. You do start to miss the racing. It feels like a bit of a drag through December, but come January, it ramps up very quickly.”

With continuity secured and lessons learned, Cammish now looks ahead to 2026 determined to turn consistent front-running pace into a sustained title challenge at the sharp end of the BTCC grid.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship hosts its 2026 Season Launch at Brands Hatch on Wednesday 8 April. Spectators are able to attend for FREE.

The day’s schedule includes the final official pre-season test, with plenty of on-track activity expected around the Indy circuit as the stars of the BTCC prepare for another thrilling campaign.

This is an early chance to get a look at the new drivers, teams and cars for the 2026 season, and with the Brands Hatch Indy circuit hosting the second event of the championship, the title hopefuls will be looking to hit the ground running at the famous Kent venue.

Away from the track, fans will also have the chance to meet their favourite drivers during a pit walk and get those all important autographs and photos. Refreshments will be available throughout the day too.

NAPA Racing UK are targeting honours in the Drivers’, Manufacturers’, Teams’ and Jack Sears Trophy Championships this year after confirming a four-car assault on the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Four-time champion Ash Sutton, title contender Dan Cammish and race winner Sam Osborne all remain with the squad for the forthcoming 2026 season, and they’ll be joined on the grid by series debutant Lewis Selby.

Preparing to embark on his fifth season with the team, Sutton spearheads the line-up as he looks to become the first driver in the series’ illustrious history to lift the coveted Drivers’ crown on five separate occasions.

The 32-year-old, who this year will surpass 300 race starts in the BTCC, remained in contention right the way throughout the 2025 season and after a winter reset, he’s determined to go one better this time around.

“It goes without saying that the team and I are hungrier than ever to win that fifth title,” says Sutton. “I’ve been in contention in each of the past two seasons, but I feel that now is the time to get back on top and rewrite the BTCC history books.

“Everyone at NAPA Racing UK has been working tirelessly over the off-season. I feel like I’m in a good place too, so all the ingredients are there for us to go and achieve the things that we’re targeting. I can’t wait to get back out on-track.”

Cammish also heads into his fifth year running under the Alliance Racing banner and after enjoying one of his strongest campaigns to-date last year, the Yorkshireman is looking to join Sutton in being a season-long challenger for the overall title.

“I’m really looking forward to the new season,” said Cammish. “There’s a lot of change, we have new rules as well as new team and driver pairings to contend with, all of which means there are plenty of opportunities.

“It promises to be an exciting season, and the aim is to retain the Teams’ title, take back the Manufacturers’ title and on a personal level, I’ll be giving it my all to clinch that elusive first Drivers’ Championship.”

In addition to NAPA Racing UK clinching a fourth successive Teams’ title, one of the undoubted feel-good stories of the 2025 season was the emergence of Osborne as he scored a sublime maiden victory at Silverstone – something he is keen to build on this term.

“I'm really eager to get back on track,” said Osborne. "Getting that first win last year was such a great feeling, now I want to make that trip to the podium more!

“I've seen the cars as they've been taking shape, and they look fantastic. Full credit to the guys back at base for all their hard work, and hopefully we can repay that work with another good season.”

Completing the four-driver line-up for NAPA Racing UK is Lewis Selby, who will make his debut in the UK’s premier motorsport series this year.

Having become a regular fixture towards the front of the MINI CHALLENGE JCW field in recent years, winning the Directors Cup in 2024, Selby will now make his long-awaited touring car bow with the team, where he will be eligible to battle for Jack Sears Trophy honours.

“It’s a dream come true, to race in the British Touring Car Championship with the brand I’ve dedicated so much time to will be a very proud moment,” says Selby.

“I never really considered the BTCC as an option, but due to various events, I was asked and immediately said yes! I can’t thank Pete Osborne and Steve Richardson enough, and I look forward to doing the best job I can for them, the team, and all my many colleagues at NAPA Auto Parts. I can’t wait to get started!”

NAPA Racing UK will soon reveal its new livery and race suits ahead of the opening round of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, which commences at Donington Park on 18/19 April.

Multiple race-winning team Power Maxed Racing is delighted to confirm Dexter Patterson as its first driver signing for the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

The talented Scotsman joins the squad as it embarks on an exciting new chapter, with Power Maxed Racing set to introduce brand-new Audi S3 machinery for the upcoming campaign.

Patterson returns to the BTCC grid in 2026 determined to build on the progress he showed last season. After what he described as ‘a season of two halves’, the 22-year-old demonstrated clear pace and maturity in the latter stages of the championship, establishing himself as one of the rising talents in the field.

Now with a fresh environment and new technical package beneath him, Patterson is targeting consistent points finishes, regular top-ten results and a Jack Sears Trophy challenge, as the team develops its new Audi S3 programme.

Dexter Patterson said: “I'm really excited to be joining Power Maxed Racing at such an important time for the team. The move to the Audi S3 makes this a fresh project for everyone, and that's something that really motivated me.

"Last season showed what we're capable of when everything comes together. For 2026, the goal is to start strongly, keep building momentum, and make sure we're fighting consistently at the front end of the grid."

Adam Weaver, Team Principal, added: “Dexter hasn't yet had the full opportunity to show what he's truly capable of in the BTCC, but his CV speaks for itself. His karting record was phenomenal, and when you add his single-seater experience to his touring car background, he brings far more depth and race knowledge than people perhaps realise.

"Heading into 2026, it was important for us to put ourselves in a position to challenge across the board, and Dexter gives us that platform. As a minimum, he'll be a serious contender for the Jack Sears Trophy, and we're determined to bring that title back to Power Maxed Racing."

The team's new Audi S3 will make its first on-track appearance during pre-season testing, with further announcements to follow in due course.

Multiple race winner Daniel Rowbottom will commence a new chapter in his Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship career this year after joining debutant team Plato Racing for the eagerly-awaited 2026 season.

In headline-grabbing news, Rowbottom will spearhead the new squad – figureheaded by Jason Plato, two-time champion and winner of 97 BTCC races – driving a Mercedes-AMG A35 Saloon designed and built by renowned engineering outfit RML.

Joining Rowbottom at Plato Racing are long-term backers Cataclean, a brand firmly established across the UK's automotive aftermarket sector, developing and manufacturing its fuel and exhaust system cleaner since 1995.

Cataclean and Rowbottom have enjoyed considerable success over the years, both on-track and through their business relationship, which has enabled partnerships such as Kwik Fit to be forged as a direct result of competing in the BTCC.

The 36-year-old debuted in the UK's premier motorsport series in 2019, and after switching to Team Dynamics, he made his mark in 2021, claiming a maiden pole position, podium and race win on his way to dominating the coveted Jack Sears Trophy.

After further success the following year, the Worcestershire racer moved to Alliance Racing in 2023, where he doubled both his career wins and podium tallies in a single season.

Playing a valuable role in helping the outfit claim consecutive Teams' Championship titles the following season, Rowbottom underwent major heart surgery just over a year ago before returning to the grid to enjoy his best season to-date in 2025.

With three wins and five further podium finishes on his way to a career-best fifth in the Drivers' Championship, Rowbottom is now poised to embark on an exciting new challenge at Plato Racing.

Playing an integral role in the launch of the new team, Rowbottom is relishing the prospect of driving the team forward on-track this season and establishing himself as a championship challenger in the A35 Saloon.

Daniel Rowbottom, Plato Racing, said: "This is without doubt the biggest move of my career so far. To be a partner with Jason at Plato Racing is a pretty special feeling and something that 10-year-old me would have never believed could be possible.

"The deal has been in the works for a while and as you would expect with Jason being involved, everything is being done properly and to the highest of levels. Being aligned with the team gives Cataclean much tighter control of our destiny and being able to maximise future opportunities.

"We've recruited some big names and the work that is going on back at base is pretty incredible; I'm confident that we've got something special with the Mercedes. For me personally, I'm really excited to be stepping into that role of leading a team and driving it forward too.

"Last season was my best yet in the BTCC and the target now is to build on that. I want to be BTCC Champion one day and believe this is the place where I can do just that. We've got a big year ahead of us but I believe we'll be mixing it for wins and podiums from the get-go."

Jason Plato, Plato Racing Team Owner, said: "We are all very excited to have Dan and Cataclean as a part of Plato Racing for 2026 and beyond.

"On a personal level I'm very proud to have Dan in one of our race cars; the journey he has been on, to come through open heart surgery at the end of the 2024 season is remarkable. His performances last year were the best they have ever been and his focus and determination is second to none. We're all expecting great things from Dan.

"It's also fantastic to have the backing from Cataclean. They are a fantastic company who understand how to leverage this investment in the BTCC; we're all working hard to further expand their growth in the automotive sector.

"I'm confident that Plato Racing, with Dan and Cataclean on board, will be a true force in the BTCC this coming season."

Plato Racing will announce Rowbottom's team-mate in due course.

Donington Park plays host to the opening round of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season on April 18/19.

Senna Proctor's return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in 2025 marked the end of a three-and-a-half-year absence from racing, but the experienced campaigner wasted little time in reminding the paddock of his abilities, delivering three podiums and a top-ten championship finish despite missing the opening three events.

For Proctor, that first session back at Thruxton was a mixture of anticipation and validation after years on the sidelines.

"It was great. I myself hadn't been out on a race circuit on a piece of tarmac in three and a half years, so it was nice," Proctor explained. "We performed quite well that weekend. We made it into the Quick Six and came away with three top-ten finishes, I believe.

"It was nice for me to get back out there and do the business. Sitting on the sideline, always believing you can do it, and then when you jump back in, you kind of have the proof there again and you can kick on with the season and keep getting the good results."

That opening weekend set the tone for what would prove to be an impressive campaign. Finishing tenth in the overall championship standings, having contested just seven of the ten race weekends was a significant achievement, made all the more remarkable by the lack of pre-season preparation.

"Coming away in the top ten of the championship after doing seven rounds was great. It was, I wouldn't say beyond my expectations, but it was certainly a great accolade to have," he said. "I think we just missed out on winning a race really, which probably could have come across earlier in the year. But we were still getting warmed up again at that point. We definitely can't be disappointed with how the season went overall."

The statistics paint an even more impressive picture. Had Proctor contested the full season and maintained his average finishing position, he would have split his EXCELR8 Motorsport teammates Adam Morgan and Tom Chilton in the final standings.

"That's exactly it. We were right on the money about where to go. We had zero test days before the start of the season and, you know, not driving a BTCC car in three and a half years and straight into FP1 at the fastest circuit in the country was certainly a bold move," Proctor admitted.

"But it was always justified in my head because if you believe you can do it, then you go there and do the business. For me, it was a joyful season in terms of having to watch from the sidelines to actually come back and produce the goods beyond my expectations, I suppose, so quickly."

The best weekend of Proctor's season came at his home event of Croft, where he claimed two podium finishes despite a difficult qualifying session.

"I would say that Croft was the highlight because, you know, for me the two podiums at a home round, lots of family, friends, sponsors there, was certainly a special one, especially when qualifying didn't quite go to plan on Saturday," he said. “You're kind of sat there with your head in your hands and not knowing what the next day will bring. So, to then finish on the podium twice was certainly one of the highlights."

The season finale at Brands Hatch provided another memorable moment, with Proctor charging up ten positions to take a podium in race two.

"The Brands Hatch podium was a great way to finish the season. Coming from 13th on the grid to third in race two was a real highlight of the year as well. But like I say, it's hard to overlook the Croft moments with some great memories of that circuit and some great local support."

Looking ahead to 2026, the introduction of the Saturday Qualifying Race is a change Proctor approves of, believing it would play to his strengths.

"I think another race for me is always good. I like the racing. I wouldn't say I'm bad at qualifying or bad at any aspect, but I suppose for me, I like racing," he explained. "So another race is always a positive for me. I always see myself or envisage myself going forward in a race.

"For me, logically, unless I'm on pole every single time, I think it would always improve my starting position for the Sunday morning. So yeah, I think it's a good addition."

The off-season sees Proctor determined to build on the momentum established during his comeback year.

"There's a couple of options on the table going into next year," he said. “Just try and return in a top team in a top car in one of the best motor racing championships in the world.

“To get back is to keep the dream alive and keep building momentum, because the goal is to win the championship one day and you can really do that racing season after season, building the momentum and building that continuity."

Now approaching the eighth year since his first BTCC victory at Brands Hatch in 2018, Proctor reflects on nearly a decade in and around the championship paddock with pride.

"After a few years I came back and, I wasn't one of the older ones, but I felt like more of a veteran coming back. I feel like I've been around it for years," he said. "Even not racing, I've been around the paddock and still in and around it. I started racing on the TOCA package in 2014, so I've been about for a long time.

"For me, the first couple of years with the new car, with the Astra, to get that first win at Brands Hatch was the start of what was the BTCC career."

With a successful return season now complete and ambitions firmly set on competing for the championship, Proctor continues his efforts to secure a seat for 2026, determined to maintain the momentum that saw him shine during his comeback year.

Tom Chilton heads into 2026 with the confidence of a driver who has found his home, entering his fifth consecutive season with EXCELR8 Motorsport in what marks the longest spell with a single team in his distinguished British Touring Car Championship career.

The experienced campaigner enjoyed a successful 2025 season, securing two victories, two second places, two third-place finishes, pole position and multiple fastest laps, bringing his highest championship finish in the last five years. It was a campaign that reminded the paddock of Chilton's ability when the package suits his driving style.

“This is my longest spell with one team. That is worth pointing out, actually. They must be doing something right. I think Justina Williams is doing something right.”

"Last year was a successful year for me because the cars were harder to drive," Chilton explained. "With all my experience, that's how I like driving. I wear those silly heart rate monitors. My heart rate lowers when I go more sideways. I'm weird. I know most people get more like, ah! And the heart rate goes up. Whereas I'm like, ah, happy place. I'm going sideways.

“Without the hybrid in the cars, they were lighter and more twitchy. They were more on an edge, which is how I like driving."

The stability within the team has been crucial to Chilton's upward momentum. Having spent multiple seasons with EXCELR8 Motorsport, the operation has been built around his preferences.

"I feel like the team have bent over backwards for me and done everything that I've asked for," he said. "They've even moved from Suffolk and Ipswich all the way up to Droitwich to be inside Team Dynamics. The whole team is moulded around me and I get on really well now with Tom Ingram."

That relationship with teammate Ingram has evolved into one of mutual respect and collaboration, something demonstrated during a memorable moment at Donington Park last season.

"You can see that we've got a good chemistry," Chilton said. "At Donington Park, when I was leading the race, I backed off and let him through to get some points, and then we swapped over again. Whereas if he was a bad teammate, he wouldn't have let me back through, or I wouldn't have let him through to start with.

"We started that off, and then NAPA [Racing UK] kind of had to follow suit. It's nice that we've got such a good relationship that we can work together, and we'll be inch by inch, but we'll never take each other out. And that's through respect."

The partnership with race engineer Barry Plowman has also strengthened over time. "We've been working together for years really. But he now fully gets what I'm saying and he now believes what I'm saying!” Chilton explained.

Looking ahead to 2026, Chilton welcomes the introduction of the Saturday Qualifying Race format, believing it plays to his strengths as an experienced, consistent finisher.

"You've got to finish to get points, and I’m, on the whole, quite good at finishing," he said. "I think the more races the better for me to be honest. All the young hotheads who might be quicker in one race might DNF on the next, so I think the more there are, the better it is for me.

"It's good all round. The fans who are staying the night, whether they're camping or in the caravan or in a hotel down the road and travel to watch us, they get to actually watch a race on the Saturday and talk about that over dinner Saturday night before they watch three more on Sunday."

As for targets, Chilton's ambitions are straightforward. "I've got six lovely trophies currently the other side of those doors on the windowsills, and I would like to have more than six next year. You just always want to do better, don't you?"

Beyond his racing commitments, Chilton maintains a rigorous training schedule throughout the off-season. "I'm doing six hours training a week every week, two hours every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday," he said. "And I'm a parent of four kids, so there's no breaks."

With continuity, experience, and a proven winning package at his disposal, Chilton enters the 2026 BTCC season determined to add to his trophy collection and challenge at the sharp end of the UK's premier motorsport championship once again.

Successful collaboration between TOCA, Goodyear and Kwik Fit continues

Kwik Fit will be the Title Partner of the British Touring Car Championship for an eighth successive season thanks to its ongoing collaboration between TOCA and Goodyear.

The UK’s leading automotive retailer has held the role since 2019 and has been a huge supporter of the UK's most popular motorsport championship ever since.

The brand has contributed significantly to the continued success of the championship through its activations and promotional efforts involving customers at race circuits, across its national network of centres, within online retail operations, and via its own marketing and social media channels.

Kwik Fit has worked closely with BTCC and Goodyear throughout, ensuring that this collaborative effort delivers value to all stakeholders within the championship, especially the fans.

The BTCC continues to go from strength-to-strength with more than 385,000 fans attending trackside, around 15 million people watching the television action in the UK, with many more watching around the world via its live global streaming service.

Kwik Fit’s partnership with the BTCC includes branding at the circuits, podiums, interview backdrops, cars, drivers and team clothing as well as digital collateral. Kwik Fit will also continue to bookend the opening and closing credits and in the advertising breaks of the ITV broadcasts. 

Central to this collaboration and as announced at the end of last year, Goodyear and TOCA have renewed their long-standing partnership through to the end of 2031.

Goodyear has been the official tyre partner of the BTCC since 2003, as well as holding title sponsor rights for most of that period. This latest agreement takes the relationship to a near 30-year collaboration – making it one of the longest-standing and most iconic partnerships in motorsport.

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship gets underway at Donington Park on 18/19 April.

Andy Lane, Kwik Fit Marketing Director, said: “This will be our eighth year partnering the BTCC and we’re still as excited about the upcoming season as we were for our very first. Our aim from day one has been to add to fans’ enjoyment of the races, whether they’re at the circuits, watching on TV or following the championship online.

“This year we are looking forward to bringing an even bigger interactive area to the race weekends. A huge part of the excitement of the BTCC is the atmosphere created by the fans, and we thoroughly enjoy playing our part in that.

“Kwik Fit will once again be supporting Air Ambulances UK across the season. Last year the BTCC family raised over £28,500 for the charity and we hope to top that this year. We can’t wait to meet up with the teams for testing and the Season Launch – and then of course, for the serious business to begin.”

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “We welcome the continuation of this flourishing partnership and look forward to strengthening the collaboration between TOCA, Goodyear and Kwik Fit even further.

“The team at Kwik Fit have fully embraced this partnership since joining our distinguished list of loyal partners back in 2019 and they’ve never looked back. The activations trackside, online, on television and in its centres – in collaboration with our own dedicated media team – has shown the ways in which such a partnership should be delivered.”