Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Brands Hatch GP

Brands Hatch set the scene for the final BTCC weekend of the year, showcasing three spectacular races with our 2025 champion being crowned, a driver's first win of the campaign in the very last round and of course our champions ceremony, in which six received their trophies!

As the season-long story comes to a close, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday, 7 October).

The podcast opened with Tom Ingram (Team VERTU), who reflected on his second BTCC title celebrations. The #80 took an unassailable lead in Round 29, race two at Brands Hatch, and stood atop his Hyundai i30N on Sunday 5 October for the first time as a two-time BTCC champion.

Daniel Lloyd (Restart Racing) was the next guest on the show, speaking as the 2025 Independent Drivers' Champion for the first time. The Huddersfield-racer spoke on all the mishaps that were not caught on TV in his stressful final day of the season.

Alan Hyde caught up with Daryl DeLeon (WSR), who made history one event ago as the first Filipino driver to score a BTCC pole position on the Saturday. Then, DeLeon repeated the feat at Brands Hatch GP en route to his 2025 Jack Sears Trophy title. Along with DeLeon, Oly Collins (Team Manager, NAPA Racing UK) also joined the show as the Alliance Racing-run squad took the Teams' Championship in every season that NAPA Racing UK has entered.

Last and by no means least, Marvin Humphries (Team Manager, Team VERTU) joined the show to speak on EXCELR8 Motorsport/Hyundai, who took home the Manufacturers'/Constructors' championship in 2025.

Listen to the full show below...

Listen Again: Brands Hatch GP race day

The best way to keep across any BTCC weekend is by listening to our live audio commentary via the LIVE section on the BTCC website, where the circuit commentators, and our host Alan Hyde, bring you the latest action from FP1 all the way through to the final race on Sunday.

If you missed last weekend's racing, then we have you covered. If you simply want to listen again, this is the post for you. Below are our audio podcasts of every race from Brands Hatch as we close out the first full season of TOCA LIVE action:

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Silverstone

Silverstone set the scene for the penultimate BTCC weekend, showcasing three spectacular races with a first-time winner, a team's maiden triumph and a championship protagonist standing on the top step of the podium!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday, 23 September).

The podcast opened with Sam Osborne (NAPA Racing UK), who reflected on his first BTCC race win in his 202nd race start. The #77 first started racing in the UK's Premier Motorsport series in 2019, and after his trip to the top step, the Yorkshireman has already recorded his highest-scoring season to date, with three races remaining.

Pete Osborne (CEO, Alliance Racing) was the next guest on the show, speaking from a Father and a team owner's point of view after his son took his maiden victory in the series.

Alan Hyde caught up with Daryl DeLeon (WSR), who made history as the first Filipino driver to score a BTCC pole position on the Saturday. Along with DeLeon, Daniel Lloyd (Restart Racing) also joined the show as the Hyundai i30 N driver took his first victory since 2023, whilst taking the team's first win in the series.

Last and by no means least, BTCC legend Jason Plato joined the show to speak on how touched he has felt after he sat down with Louise Goodman on Silverstone race day to share his experience on mental health. Of course, the 97-time BTCC race winner once again left a hint at what he plans to do next year.

Listen to the full show below...

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Donington Park GP

Donington Park set the scene for a sensational trio of races as the BTCC returned to the very place where this current season started for the eighth event of the 2025 season!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday, 2 September).

The podcast opened with Daniel Rowbottom (NAPA Racing UK), who reflected on how his car is now “reacting the way I want” and shared his thoughts on just how challenging it is to secure a championship win.

Alan Gow (BTCC Chief Executive) was the next guest on the show, speaking on how pivotal Silverstone will be to shaping this year’s championship battle. He also touched on the upcoming changes to the 2027 Technical Regulations.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Charles Rainford (LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR), speaking on his eventful opening season in the BTCC and how the BMW 330i M Sport has felt since its upturn in form at Croft. Along with Rainford, Matt James also joined the show as the Motorsport News Editor, giving his season takeaways with two events to go.

Listen to the full show below...

Listen Again: Donington Park GP Race Day

The best way to keep up to speed with any BTCC weekend is by listening to our live audio commentary via the LIVE section on the BTCC website, where the circuit commentators, spearheaded by host Alan Hyde, bring you the latest action from FP1 all the way through to the final race on Sunday.

If you missed last weekend's racing, then we have you covered, or of course, if you simply want to listen again, then this is the post for you... Below are our audio podcasts of every race from Donington Park GP.

Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Knockhill

Knockhill set the Scottish hills alight with a scorching, blockbuster return to action as the BTCC roared north for its seventh event of the 2025 season!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 19 August).

The podcast featured several familiar voices, with Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) first up on the show, reflecting on not only his return to racing after illness sidelined the reigning champion at Croft, but also his two victories at Knockhill and what it means for the rest of his campaign.

Mikey Doble (Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing) was the next guest on the show. The Jack Sears Trophy holder spoke on the amazing turnaround that saw him race a Cupra Leon for the first time after the devastating fire that destroyed its facility a week prior.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Dr. Paul Trafford (TOCA Medical Director), speaking on "An absolutely stunning weekend" in the Scottish hills and pre-empting the festive edition of the show. Along with Dr. Trafford, Nicki Shields also joined the show after the ITV Sport presenter's debut event, speaking about the 'special' task at hand and giving some insights behind the scenes of the ITV team. Next on the show is Jillian Shedden, Managing Director at Knockhill Racing Circuit, reflecting on another year of BTCC action in the Fife hillside.

Listen to the full show below...

Qualifying in Quotes: Knockhill

The WSR trio of Charles Rainford, Daryl DeLeon and Jake Hill mastered the tight, twisty and undulating Knockhill circuit during qualifying as the BMWs took a clean sweep of the top three positions.

The BTCC Media Team caught up with Charles, Daryl and Jake to get their thoughts on qualifying and the race day ahead...

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Listen Again: Tin Top Tuesday - Croft

Croft set the scene for what was a blockbuster return to action as the 2025 BTCC season got back underway in North Yorkshire!

As the season-long stories continue to unfold, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday, which was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 5 August).

The podcast featured several familiar voices, with Tom Ingram (Team VERTU) first up on the show, reflecting on not only his record-breaking qualifying lap record, but also his race one win and, for the first time this season, walking away in the championship lead.

Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport) is the next guest on the show, speaking on his illness that kept him from racing across the sixth event of the year, the first missed event of his 16-year racing career.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Árón Taylor-Smith (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA), speaking on not only becoming a Father for the second time and what he and the team are expecting for the rest of this campaign. Along with Taylor-Smith, Max Buxton (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) also joined the show after his debut event, joined by his Father, Danny Buxton, to discuss racing in the BTCC. Last but not least, Duncan Vincent joins the show to pre-empt our annual trip north of the border as the championship races at Knockhill (16–17 August).

Listen to the full show below...

Oulton Park: Tin Top Tuesday

Oulton Park set the scene for what was an exhilarating bookend to the first half of the 2025 BTCC season this past weekend in Cheshire!

As the season-long stories continue to build, take a listen to the latest instalment of Tin Top Tuesday that was aired earlier this week (Tuesday 24 June).

The podcast featured a number of familiar voices, with Steve Rider first up on the show reflecting on not only his final broadcast before retiring, but also his entire career spanning several decades that was marked with consistent success.

Gordon Shedden (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) is the next guest on the show speaking about Steve and his distinguished career along with the #52's first victory in the series for the first time in 1092 days.

Alan Hyde also caught up with Chris Smiley (Restart Racing) the standout performer on Saturday topping both Part 1 and Part 2 and qualifying and taking his first front row for many years. Along with Smiley, James Dorlin (TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA) also joined the show in his debut season after his first trip to receive a trophy in the UK's premier motorsport series.

Listen to the full show below...

NAPA celebrate 100 races in the BTCC

NAPA Racing UK marked its 100th race in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship during Race One at Thruxton in the 2025 season. Over the course of just three seasons, the team has claimed three Teams’ Championships and won an impressive 27% of its first 100 races—before going on to win both races held since that milestone.

As the Alliance Racing-run outfit chases further glory in the current campaign, NAPA Racing UK has already won half of the races contested so far in 2025.

To reflect on the journey through those first 100 BTCC outings, listen to Team Owner Pete Osborne as he shares insights into NAPA's role in the UK’s premier motorsport series.