Speedworks Corolla Racing heads to Brands Hatch Indy this weekend (9/10 May) full of confidence and determination, as the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship campaign gathers momentum following an encouraging opening round at Donington Park. Having demonstrated competitive, front-running pace throughout the season opener, the team arrives at the Kent venue eager to convert performance into silverware.
The tight and technical 1.21-mile Brands Hatch Indy circuit presents a task of stark contrast to Donington, placing a premium on qualifying performance, precision, and race craft. With limited overtaking opportunities and no margin for error, execution will be key.
Encouragingly, the Toyota Corolla GR Sport has already shown it has the speed to compete at the sharp end, with Josh Cook consistently battling amongst the frontrunners last time out. While misfortune denied a stronger points haul, the underlying pace has positioned the team as a contender heading into the second event.
Cook will be aiming to capitalise on that speed and fight for podium honours at a circuit where confidence and commitment are essential. His ability to recover strongly through the field at Donington highlighted both the potential of the package and the determination within the team.
On the other side of the garage, Max Buxton continues to build experience in his rookie BTCC campaign. After gaining valuable mileage during a challenging but productive opening weekend, the focus now shifts to extracting more performance and continuing his progression in one of the most competitive grids in world motorsport.
With strong foundations already in place, Speedworks Corolla Racing arrives at Brands Hatch with a clear objective: to turn promise into results and establish itself firmly at the front of the field.
Christian Dick, Team Principal, Speedworks Corolla Racing, said: “Donington Park gave us a really solid platform to build from. The pace we showed throughout the weekend was extremely encouraging, even if the final results didn’t fully reflect that. As a team, we’ve taken a lot of confidence from the performance and also learned where we need to improve.
“Brands Hatch Indy is a very different challenge – it’s short, intense and leaves no room for mistakes – but that’s exactly the kind of circuit where strong fundamentals and a well-balanced car can make the difference. We’ve worked hard between rounds to refine our package, and we head into the weekend feeling confident, focused and ready to fight at the front.”
Josh Cook, Driver, Speedworks Corolla Racing, said: “We showed at Donington that we have speed in the car, which is really encouraging going into Brands Hatch. It was frustrating not to come away with a bigger result, but it gives us confidence knowing what we’re capable of when everything comes together.
“Brands will be a different challenge, and we’ve got to be on it, right from the first lap of practice. Track position is always crucial here, so qualifying will be important and then see if we can make the most of it in the races.
“I’m feeling confident in the car and the direction we’re heading as a team. If we can put a clean weekend together, there’s no reason why we can’t be right in the mix.”
Max Buxton, Driver, Speedworks Corolla Racing, said: “Donington was a really valuable first weekend for me in terms of learning and getting up to speed in the championship. There were definitely positives to take away, and now it’s about building on that heading into Brands Hatch.
“The Indy circuit is a big challenge because it’s so tight and competitive, but that’s also what makes it exciting. The goal for me is to keep progressing, improve each session and hopefully be in a position to fight for stronger results.
“I’m continuing to learn a huge amount every time I’m in the car, and I’m looking forward to getting back out there and seeing what we can do this weekend.”
