As the mid-season break continues, our celebration of 2025’s BTCC winners so far — the Perfect Ten — turns to Daryl DeLeon, who earned his first BTCC win in an action-packed race two at Brands Hatch Indy.

Brands Hatch Indy – Race 2

DeLeon started from seventh on the grid but wasted no time making his way forward in a highly competitive field, the WSR driver picked off rivals in quick succession around the challenging Brands Hatch Indy layout.

Many front runners ran on soft tyres, with DeLeon expertly managing his rubber to capitalise as others’ faded. The handful of hard tyre runners struggled to match the pace, with Charles Rainford the highest finisher on that compound in seventh.

His decisive move for the lead came mid-race, and once in front, DeLeon set about controlling the pace — carefully balancing aggression with tyre conservation.

Behind him, Adam Morgan pressed hard, pushing the young driver to maintain peak concentration. However, DeLeon remained unflappable, extending his advantage and crossing the line 3.6 seconds clear to take a memorable maiden victory in his 50th BTCC race.

This result marked a breakthrough for DeLeon, further bolstering WSR’s strong weekend at Brands Hatch.

Championship Outlook

DeLeon currently sits 12th in the drivers’ championship as the season reaches its mid-point. While still outside the top contenders, his maiden win at Brands Hatch Indy is a major milestone and a sign of his growing potential.

As the championship enters the summer break, DeLeon will be aiming to convert strong race performances into consistent points finishes and further breakthroughs. With upcoming races at circuits that have historically been kind to both him and the BMW 330i M Sport, he is well placed to build momentum when the BTCC returns at Croft (2/3 August).

Motorsport UK and TOCA confirm agreement for another five years

Motorsport UK and BARC (TOCA) Limited have today (10 July) announced the extension of its current agreement, with TOCA now contracted to operate and promote the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) through to the end of 2031.

The most recent and ongoing reappointment by Motorsport UK – the governing body of UK motorsport – will see TOCA continue to organise and promote the championship beyond the conclusion of the current contract, which ends in 2026. This new term ensures the continuation of that agreement for another five years, through to the end of 2031.

Running since 1958, the BTCC is the third oldest motorsport championship in the world, with only Formula 1 and NASCAR boasting longer histories in the sport. In the modern era, the BTCC welcomes up to 40,000 spectators each weekend, enjoys live free to air UK television coverage on the ITV network and is streamed live across the globe.

Now, thanks to this latest announcement, TOCA – one of the longest standing and renowned motorsport operators and promotors in the world – can continue to plan and invest in the long-term strategy for the UK’s most popular and competitive motorsport championship.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “This agreement is important for the sustained growth of the championship. The BTCC has been in safe hands for many years and this continuity of the commitment between TOCA and Motorsport UK ensures enduring stability for all our teams and stakeholders. 

“As well, it enables us to commit to our updated technical regulations for 2027 and beyond, which will be released later this month, as well as all the other important elements in order to ensure the continued success and vibrancy of the BTCC.”

David Richards CBE, Chair of Motorsport UK, commented: “The British Touring Car Championship is one of the oldest, most popular and competitive motorsport championships in the world. 

“TOCA have been wonderful custodians of the BTCC, utilising their expertise and know-how to operate and promote the championship with the highest of standards.

“Motorsport UK is delighted to confirm TOCA’s operation of the BTCC through to 2031 and we look forward to continuing and growing our partnership.”

As the mid-season break continues, our celebration of 2025’s BTCC winners so far — the Perfect Ten — turns to last year’s champion, Jake Hill, who reasserted his presence with a commanding victory in race one at Brands Hatch Indy.

Brands Hatch Indy – Race 1

Starting from pole position, Hill delivered a flawless performance in his Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport BMW 330i M Sport, leading every lap from the outset. Demonstrating both pace and precision, the reigning champion launched clear off the line and quickly established control, maintaining a steady gap throughout the race.

Hill fended off strong challenges from teammate Charles Rainford, who secured second place, and title contender Tom Ingram, who completed the podium in third. Hill’s composed drive not only earned him his first win of the 2025 season, but also marked the 21st victory of his BTCC career so far.

This milestone triumph contributed to West Surrey Racing’s record-breaking 133rd victory in the series, underlining the team’s ongoing success in the championship.

The win elevated Hill to third in the Drivers’ Championship standings, just 12 points shy of the leader, signalling a strong resurgence after a less than ideal opening weekend.

Championship Outlook

At the halfway point of the season, Hill’s Brands Hatch win was a clear reminder of his calibre as reigning champion. With a blend of experience and determination, he remains a potent force on the grid.

The #1 has since dropped to fifth in the standings, but will be buoyed as the immediate stretch of races once the BTCC returns are circuits that have been kind to not only himself but the BMWs in recent years.

Looking ahead, Hill will aim to build on this momentum, converting strong performances into more podiums and victories as the 2025 season resumes at Croft (2/3 August).

Fledgling outfit Un-Limited Motorsport has today (4 July) announced it will be fielding a new driver in one of its cars for the remainder of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship.

Un-Limited Motorsport owns a trio of Cupra Leons and the team will continue fulfilling its three entries following the mid-season break.

Both Dexter Patterson and Nic Hamilton will be continuing with the Kent-based squad, whilst teenager Max Hall has stepped down. An assessment of suitable candidates is currently ongoing with an announcement due to be made before the end of this month.

The BTCC resumes at Croft in North Yorkshire on 2/3 August.

Bob Sharpless, Un-Limited Motorsport, said: “We have made significant progress since joining the BTCC in 2024. We proved our professionalism and reliability in our first season – with the odd standout result – but the aim after just 15 BTCC race weekends was always to push further forward.

“So far this season, Dexter (Patterson) has taken a few Jack Sears Trophy wins and Independents’ podiums, whilst Nic (Hamilton) continues to make great progress behind the wheel. By his own admission, Max (Hall) and the team have worked extremely hard together, but we were unable to reach the goals that we wanted.

“We wish Max all the best for the future and look forward to making an exciting announcement on his replacement over the coming weeks, as we continue with Un-Limited Motorsport’s ongoing development.”

As the mid-season break continues, our celebration of 2025’s BTCC winners so far — the Perfect Ten — turns to one of the grid’s most experienced racers, Tom Chilton, who added another momentous victory to his long-standing career in the opening race weekend at Donington Park.

Donington Park National - Race 3

Taking full advantage of the reverse-grid draw, Chilton lined up on pole for the final race of the day and delivered a flawless drive from lights to flag. The Team VERTU driver launched cleanly off the line, holding firm into Redgate and immediately established a comfortable gap to those behind.

Running the soft tyre compound, Chilton managed his pace to perfection, expertly conserving his rubber while fending off pressure from title contenders Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton behind.

With the field compressed following a mid-race safety car, the #3 Hyundai remained composed, resisting all advances to seal an emphatic win —his first of the season and the 17th BTCC victory of his decorated career. The BTCC’s #3 also set the race’s fastest lap, underlining his total dominance that afternoon.

The win was also a landmark moment for the Team VERTU squad, celebrating its first triumph under the new name following the rebrand over the winter.

This win propelled him to third in the Drivers’ Standings while securing valuable points in both the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ championships. Team VERTU walked away level on points with NAPA Racing UK but ahead by virtue of highest single round score — Chilton’s race three victory — and EXCELR8 Motorsport one point clear at the top of the Manufacturers’ standings.

Championship Outlook

At the halfway point of the season, Chilton remains well within the top ten in the Drivers’ standings. His Donington Park win served as a reminder of his race-winning pedigree, with the experienced campaigner combining consistency and racecraft to stay in the mix.

With a strong foundation laid in the opening half of the year, Chilton will be looking to convert solid form into further podiums — and more silverware — to add to the three he has gained this season, when the 2025 campaign resumes at Croft (2–3 August).

As the mid-season break has begun we will take a look back through the momentous first half of this campaign. Over the first 15 races of the season we have seen ten different race winners with only three winning on more than one occasion. Kicking things off we go back to where the year all began at Donington Park with our first winner of the year, Ash Sutton.

Four-time BTCC champion Ash Sutton has once again proven his class in the first half of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season, racking up four victories across three venues as he mounts another strong title challenge with NAPA Racing UK.

Here’s a look back at Sutton’s standout triumphs…

Donington Park National – Race 1

Sutton wasted no time getting back to winning ways in 2025, producing a commanding drive in the season’s opening race at Donington Park. After out-dragging pole-sitter and team-mate Dan Cammish into Redgate, Sutton set about controlling the race from the front. Despite late pressure from Tom Ingram – who had conserved his medium tyres well – Sutton managed the gap to perfection, taking the chequered flag with a composed and measured performance.

Donington Park National – Race 2

Sutton doubled up in emphatic fashion in race two, executing another lightning start to surge into, and retain the lead on the opening lap. This time, with the medium tyre compound bolted on, Sutton demonstrated rapid pace and consistency to stretch his advantage over the chasing pack. A brief safety car intervention did little to slow his momentum, and the #116 Ford Focus stormed home for back-to-back victories – marking the perfect start to his fight for five.

Stat: Sutton’s Donington double to open the season is still the only occasion in 2025 at the halfway mark in which one driver has won twice on the same weekend.

Thruxton – Race 2

Sutton returned to the top step at Thruxton, along with the first sighting of his black and gold NAPA centenary celebration livery, delivering a dominant drive around the high-speed Hampshire circuit.

Starting from fourth on the grid, he made an explosive getaway - one of the finest we’ve seen in recent years - and took the lead before heading into the complex.

Managing his tyres expertly over the course of the race – as is so often his trademark – Sutton never looked under threat, crossing the line unchallenged to secure his third win of the year. A win, at that point in time, that saw the #116 have three times as many as any other driver this season.

Oulton Park – Race 2

Arguably one of his finest drives of the campaign so far, Sutton claimed win number four with a strategic masterclass at Oulton Park. After slowing to finish fourth in the opening bout the championship leader would start the second race of the day on the soft tyres, Sutton carved his way past Chris Smiley and Cammish before chasing down Ingram, who all had to run the hard compound.

A smart move into Island Hairpin gave him the lead, and from there Sutton controlled proceedings to take a crucial victory – one that vaulted him back into the championship lead heading into the break.

Championship Outlook

At the halfway point in the season, Sutton leads the Drivers’ Standings by 11 points from long-time rival Ingram. With four wins and a string of top-five finishes to his name, the NAPA Racing UK driver remains in prime position to challenge for a record-breaking fifth BTCC title.

The 2025 campaign resumes at Croft (2-3 August), where Sutton will be looking to continue his imperious form.