Alliance Racing/Ford reclaimed the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Manufacturers’/Constructors’ title in 2026, returning to the top of the standings for the first time since 2023.

The new Ford Focus Titanium enjoyed an impressive debut campaign, with Alliance Racing securing 12 race victories on its way to the title. Mercedes and defending champions EXCELR8 Motorsport/Hyundai battled for second, while Toyota completed the four-way contest.

Here's how the championship unfolded across ten events.

Donington Park

Alliance Racing/Ford made an immediate impact at Donington Park, with Ash Sutton claiming two victories on the opening Sunday to give the new Ford Focus Titanium a winning start to its BTCC career.

The results helped Ford establish an early advantage over Mercedes, whose new A35 Saloon also showed promise on its competitive debut. Hyundai occupied third after the opening weekend, with Toyota completing the standings.

Brands Hatch Indy

Ford continued its strong start at Brands Hatch Indy, with Sutton securing another two victories before Tom Ingram claimed Hyundai's first success of the campaign in the finale.

Hyundai's performance helped it move narrowly ahead of Mercedes into second, with the two manufacturers closely matched throughout the weekend. Ford nevertheless extended its advantage at the top after another productive event.

Snetterton

Sutton added another victory to Ford's growing tally at Snetterton, maintaining the manufacturer's unbeaten run of race-winning weekends.

Hyundai continued to occupy second place, remaining narrowly ahead of Mercedes as the battle between the two manufacturers gathered momentum. Ford's advantage increased further, while Toyota continued to consolidate fourth position.

Oulton Park

Ford's impressive run continued at Oulton Park, where Dan Cammish claimed victory in the opening race before Sutton added another success in the second encounter.

The results helped Alliance Racing/Ford extend its championship lead heading into the summer break. Toyota also enjoyed a productive weekend, closing the gap to third-placed Mercedes as the four manufacturers approached the halfway stage of the season.

Thruxton

Toyota enjoyed its strongest weekend of the campaign at the Hampshire speedbowl, with Josh Cook claiming victories in the opening two races.

Sutton then responded with another win for Ford in the finale, ensuring the championship leader maintained its impressive record. Hyundai remained second ahead of Mercedes, while Toyota's double victory provided a welcome boost to its campaign.

Knockhill

Mercedes enjoyed its strongest weekend of the campaign so far at Knockhill, with Adam Morgan converting his impressive qualifying performance into victory in the opening race.

The success was made even sweeter as Daniel Rowbottom completed a one-two finish for the manufacturer, before Sutton responded with another victory for Ford in race two.

Mercedes' strong showing brought it to within touching distance of Hyundai in the battle for second, although Ford retained a commanding advantage at the top of the standings.

Donington Park GP

Mercedes continued its impressive form when the championship returned to Donington Park, this time on the Grand Prix layout, as Morgan claimed two victories across the weekend.

Cammish prevented a clean sweep with victory in the final race for Ford, but Mercedes' performance proved decisive in the battle for second. The manufacturer moved ahead of Hyundai for the first time since the opening event, while Alliance Racing/Ford strengthened its championship lead.

Croft

Cook secured another victory for Toyota at Croft, before Sutton returned to the top step of the podium in the second encounter.

Ford's consistency continued to pay dividends, with its championship advantage growing further. Behind the leader, Mercedes and Hyundai remained closely matched, with the fight for second still firmly in contention heading into the penultimate event.

Silverstone

Silverstone proved to be the decisive weekend for Alliance Racing/Ford, with Sutton's victory in the second race helping the manufacturer secure the championship with an event to spare.

The result also delivered Sutton a record-breaking fifth Drivers' title, completing a memorable day for the Ford outfit.

Hyundai enjoyed another strong weekend, with Ingram claiming victory in the finale, but Mercedes retained second place in the standings ahead of the season-ending event.

Brands Hatch GP

With the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ title already secured, the season finale at Brands Hatch saw Hyundai finish strongly as Ingram claimed victories in the opening two races.

Cook also impressed for Toyota with two second-place finishes, while Cammish secured the final victory of the campaign to round off Ford's title-winning season.

Mercedes held on to second place in the championship, finishing narrowly ahead of Hyundai, with Toyota completing the final classification.

Alliance Racing/Ford ultimately secured the title by a commanding margin, marking Ford's first Manufacturers’/Constructors’ crown since 2023. The success represented a memorable debut season for the new Focus Titanium and another championship-winning chapter for the marque.