Today (1 May) marks the beginning of Mental Health Awareness Month, with the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship recognising the importance of wellbeing across the paddock and wider motorsport community.

Mental health continues to be an important conversation throughout sport, and the BTCC remains committed to helping create an environment where drivers, teams, staff, volunteers and fans feel able to speak openly, seek support and support one another.

With that in mind, the championship will be sharing content across BTCC social media channels and the official YouTube platform throughout May, helping to highlight personal stories, encourage open conversations and reinforce the importance of checking in with those around us.

Included within that content is the widely viewed interview conducted by Louise Goodman with Jason Plato at Silverstone Circuit last season, where the two discussed Plato’s struggles since stepping away from racing.

Exclusive interviews with the likes of Daniel Rowbottom, Jade Edwards and PMR boss Adam Weaver will also follow, so keep an eye on BTCC channels throughout the month as the championship heads into its May events at Brands Hatch (9/10 May) and Snetterton (23/24 May).