Four time Champion delivers on Super Saturday at Brands Hatch

NAPA Racing UK's Ash Sutton secured victory in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Qualifying Race at Brands Hatch earlier today (9 May), extending his early advantage in the overall standings.

Having taken two wins and a second place at the Donington Park curtain raiser, Sutton's #116 Ford Focus Titanium contested today's bout with zero TOCA Turbo Boost (TTB) by virtue of his championship position.

Despite starting from fifth, Sutton soon had a front row seat watching an opening lap tangle between pole-sitter Tom Ingram (Team VERTU) and Daryl De Leon (WSR) when the latter fired his BMW down the inside of the reigning champion's Hyundai through Graham Hill Bend.

Both cars ran wide, allowing Sutton's machine to slip through and into the lead, whilst De Leon slipped back into second ahead of NAPA Racing UK's Dan Cammish.

The podium positions remained the same until the finish but there was one heart-in-mouth moment for the young De Leon as he ran wide through the final corner of the race while attacking for the lead.

The Team VERTU duo of Ricky Collard and Ingram had to settle for fourth and fifth respectively, with the former also setting the fastest lap of the contest.

An early incident involving Adam Morgan (Cataclean Plato Racing), Charles Rainford (WSR) and Tom Chilton (Team VERTU) sent two of the three tumbling down the order, whilst Josh Cook (Speedworks Corolla Racing) faced late heartache with a mechanical issue for his #66 Toyota.

Morgan brought his Mercedes A35 Saloon home in sixth ahead of the Audi A3 Saloon pairing of Mikey Doble (LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing) and Dexter Patterson (Steel Seal with Power Maxed Racing), whilst the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport Corollas of Árón Taylor-Smith and Gordon Shedden were next in the order.

Rounds 4, 5 and 6 of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship take place at Brands Hatch tomorrow with the action getting underway in the UK on ITV4 from 10:45, with the races also being beamed around the world on Racer TV (North America) and the BTCC YouTube Channel (Rest of the World).

Ash Sutton, NAPA Racing UK, said: "That was mega. It was the perfect getaway, I got Ricky [Collard] off the line and then Dan [Cammish] into turn one. Daryl [De Leon] and Tom [Ingram] got into each other, the path opened up and that made it a little bit easier for me. The car is in an amazing place, I'm in a good place with the car... we're singing in harmony. A bit of Lady Luck fell our way, but we'll take that and it sets us up for tomorrow."

Qualifying Race – Brands Hatch Indy – Result

P/	No/	Name/	Entry/	Laps/	Time/	Gap/	Best/	On/
1	116	Ashley SUTTON	NAPA Racing UK	18	14:33.391		47.750	6
2	2	Daryl DE LEON	WSR	18	14:35.023	1.632	47.759	3
3	27	Dan CAMMISH	NAPA Racing UK	18	14:35.482	2.091	47.712	4
4	11	Ricky COLLARD	Team VERTU	18	14:35.822	2.431	47.634	5
5	80	Tom INGRAM	Team VERTU	18	14:36.456	3.065	47.741	3
6	33	Adam MORGAN	Cataclean Plato Racing	18	14:38.957	5.566	47.876	6
7	88	Mikey DOBLE	LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing	18	14:39.587	6.196	47.895	4
8	17	Dexter PATTERSON	Steel Seal with Power Maxed Racing	18	14:41.237	7.846	48.007	5
9	50	Árón TAYLOR-SMITH	Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport	18	14:47.538	14.147	48.208	4
10	52	Gordon SHEDDEN	Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport	18	14:48.000	14.609	48.115	4
11	77	Sam OSBORNE	NAPA Racing UK	18	14:48.219	14.828	48.218	4
12	132	James DORLIN	Restart Racing	18	14:48.508	15.117	47.962	5
13	15	Lewis SELBY	NAPA Racing UK	18	14:48.717	15.326	48.254	4
14	22	Chris SMILEY	Restart Racing	18	14:49.095	15.704	48.135	6
15	3	Tom CHILTON	Team VERTU	18	14:49.383	15.992	48.093	5
16	99	Charles RAINFORD	WSR	18	14:49.798	16.407	48.153	11
17	16	Aiden MOFFAT	LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing	18	14:51.268	17.877	48.349	5
18	32	Daniel ROWBOTTOM	Cataclean Plato Racing	18	14:52.679	19.288	48.076	5
19	19	Max BUXTON	Speedworks Corolla Racing	18	14:55.169	21.778	48.452	7
20	28	Nicolas HAMILTON	Team VERTU	16	15:00.004	2 Laps	48.414	6
DNF	66	Josh COOK	Speedworks Corolla Racing	16	13:08.462	2 Laps	48.013	4

NAPA Racing UK’s Valvoline livery has been crowned BTCC Livery of the Year 2025, after topping the fan vote despite appearing for just one weekend on the calendar.

Inspired by the iconic 1995 Ford Mondeo livery, the retro design was unveiled ahead of the Donington Park GP meeting, where Ash Sutton and Dan Cammish both ran the scheme during the eighth event of the 2025 season. Piloting newly liveried Ford Focus STs, the pair brought a modern take on a classic BTCC look to one of the championship’s most demanding layouts, bringing home a victory and a second-place finish across the weekend.

From the moment the cars rolled out at Donington, the livery struck a chord with fans, becoming one of the visual highlights of the season despite its single-event appearance. That impact carried through to the end-of-year vote, where the Valvoline scheme progressed through multiple rounds before being crowned BTCC Livery of the Year 2025.

Below, you can view a full image gallery from Donington Park GP, capturing the one-off design from every angle as Sutton and Cammish took the retro-inspired Focus STs to the track for their sole BTCC outing.

The curtain has come down on the 2025 British Touring Car Championship season, bringing to an end another full calendar of fiercely contested races across the UK. From the opening round to the final meeting, every race winner played their part in shaping the story of the championship.

Across the season, victories were shared across multiple rounds and venues, with 13 different drivers stepping onto the top step as the championship unfolded. From Tom Ingram's title-winning triumph to the four maiden victors of 2025, every success had its impact on another unforgettable campaign.

To mark the conclusion of the season, below is a collection of images of every race winner from 2025 in one place. Browse the full gallery below to look back at each victory and reflect on the season that was.

The Jack Sears Trophy battle is reaching its climax, and the contenders are primed for the decider. With just one event remaining in the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season, the JST crown has boiled down to a thrilling three-way fight. Daryl DeLeon (WSR), Charles Rainford (LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR), and Sam Osborne (NAPA Racing UK) will go wheel-to-wheel at Brands Hatch, with only 48 points separating them.

DeLeon leads the way on 417 points, having claimed his maiden pole position last time out at Silverstone along with his first race win this season. Close behind is rookie stablemate Rainford on 409 points, while Sam Osborne sits third on 369 points, fresh from his breakthrough BTCC victory in his 202nd start.

The level of competition at the top of the Jack Sears Trophy field is exceptionally high, and this weekend at Brands Hatch, one will secure the 2025 Jack Sears Trophy.

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The stage is set and the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship finale edges ever closer. On Monday we introduced the players; today it’s time to choose their tools — the cars that will carry them into the decisive rounds at Brands Hatch.

For Tom Ingram, that means the Team VERTU Hyundai i30 N, the car that has driven him to the top of the standings. For Ash Sutton, it’s the NAPA Racing UK Ford Focus ST, the machine with which he’s chasing a record-breaking fifth BTCC crown.

Now, side by side on track, these two title-contending cars symbolise the clash that awaits as the season reaches its final level. On Friday, we look to the ultimate prize: the trophy itself.

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Ash Sutton heads to Brands Hatch this weekend (4/5 October) with the chance to become the most successful driver in Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship history. The NAPA Racing UK star sits level with Andy Rouse and Colin Turkington as a four-time champion, but on Sunday 5 October, he could secure an unprecedented fifth crown.

Sutton opened his campaign with victories in the first two races of the season, remaining the only driver to stand on at least two wins until team-mate Daniel Rowbottom achieved the same milestone in Round 12. By the mid-season break, Sutton’s tally was twice that of any other driver, though Tom Ingram has since moved into the championship lead and arrives at the finale with the advantage.

As the season reaches its conclusion, we’re looking back at some of Sutton’s standout moments captured throughout 2025. From the action on track to the celebrations in Parc Fermé, this gallery tells the story of how he arrives at Brands Hatch with the chance to make BTCC history.

The Independent battle is on, the contenders are primed. With just one event remaining in the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season, the Independent Drivers' Championship has come down to a three-way thriller. Daniel Lloyd, Mikey Doble, and Chris Smiley will go head-to-head-to-head at Brands Hatch with just 13 points separating them.

Lloyd arrives as the championship leader with 377 points and six victories to his name. Close behind is 2024 Jack Sears Trophy champion Doble on 372 points with five wins, while Smiley sits just eight points back on 364 with an impressive nine victories.

With the pedigree of the reigning JST champion and both Restart Racing drivers in an unassailable lead in the Independent Teams' Championship, the quality at the top of this field could not be higher. This weekend at Brands Hatch, one of them will be crowned the 2025 Independent Drivers' Champion.

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Tom Ingram heads to Brands Hatch this weekend on the cusp of his second Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship title. The 2022 champion holds a 33-point advantage over four-time champion Ash Sutton heading into the season finale, putting him in the driving seat to add another crown to his collection.

It's been a season of consistency and determination for Ingram, and as the paddock descends on the Kent circuit, all eyes are on whether he can bring home his second championship trophy.

As we approach the final showdown, we're looking back at some of Ingram's finest moments captured throughout the 2025 season. From the intensity behind the wheel to the celebrations in Parc Fermé, this gallery showcases the journey that has put him in the prime position for a second BTCC title. One event remains. One driver stands between him and history. This weekend at Brands Hatch, it all comes down to the wire.

The stage is set, the players are ready. With just one event remaining in the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season, the title fight has come down to two proven champions. Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton will go head-to-head at Brands Hatch in what promises to be an epic finale.

Ingram arrives as the championship leader, holding a 33-point advantage over his rival as the 2022 champion seeks to add a second crown to his collection. Standing in his way is Sutton, the four-time champion looking to break records and become the first driver to claim a fifth BTCC title.

Today, we introduce you to the players. On Wednesday, their chosen machines in which they'll compete, and on Friday, the prize they both will give everything to take. Game on.

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To celebrate the centenary of its main sponsor, Ash Sutton sported a celebratory livery, race suit and helmet for the second event of the year at Brands Hatch Indy. Through the love from the fans, the team announced that they would be keeping the livery on the car up until the end of the Croft event.

That time is now here, and after five events and 15 races, the next time you see the #116 on track, it will be looking different once again. To celebrate that spell that started with Sutton in the championship lead and ends with the four-time champion within touching distance of the top in his quest to gain a record-breaking fifth title, we take a look at some of the best shots of the special livery one last time as something new is right around the corner...