Mikey Doble's 2025 campaign racing for Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing showcased one of the most impressive championship battles ever seen. After the devastation of the fire that burnt down that team's facilities, for Doble to only fall short of an Independent Drivers crown by four points is all the more impressive of a season.

The reigning Jack Sears Trophy Champion bolted away from the line in the Independents Championship at the start of the year, qualifying and scoring points superbly, including an overall race win at only the third race meeting of the year at Snetterton. This was exceptional, as pre-season sponsorship challenges genuinely looked likely to keep the team from competition altogether this year.

The Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing team and Mikey Doble really did look like they might dominate the championship points table, until true disaster struck: the well-documented and truly devastating workshop fire, destroying both cars and dreams.

But the spirit of both team, the driver and the spirit and kindness of many in the paddock combined to overcome, and not a round was missed. Maybe it was too high a mountain to climb to claim the title, this year against such odds, but Mikey and the team had an exceptionally good go.

Chris Smiley's 2025 campaign with Restart Racing showcased one of the most impressive winning records in the Independent field. His ability to convert opportunities into victories set the standard for what was ultimately a strong season despite the challenges that lay ahead.

Restart Racing had a great year with both of its drivers in the top three positions in the Independent Drivers Championship.

Standing on the Independent winners’ podium more than anyone else in 2025, Smiley claimed ten victories, including a superb three-out-of-three lockout-of-wins at Knockhill.

Six non-point finishes cost Chris dearly in his quest for the title, but the strike rate of being the most winning driver should be a huge reward for what was an excellent season, claiming third place in the Independent standings.

Restart Racing capped off their sophomore year with a spirited showing at the 2025 TOCA Awards, at Silverstone (8 November), as the Hyundai i30 N racers collected four different awards during the evening.

Only one title was secured before the final meeting of the year, and that was wrapped up by a team in only their second year in the championship.

Restart Racing can be very proud of their 2025 season. With a new car to learn, they quickly adapted to the Hyundai, and the results started coming in from the very first meeting, a trend that continued to the final round, with Daniel Lloyd and Chris Smiley taking an impressive 19 of the possible 30 Independent race wins.

By far the most dominant margin of any points advantage within the championship this year, Restart Racing claimed the title by a whopping 103 points.

Daryl DeLeon reigned victorious as the winner of the 2025 Jack Sears Trophy (JST) and was awarded his second piece of silverware of this year's TOCA Awards, at Silverstone (8 November), to bookend what has been an impressive campaign from the Filipino driver.

The JST is an annual award which proudly carries the name of the first-ever BTCC champion. This year, it was exclusive to drivers who had not visited the overall podium more than once before.

The 2025 JST was another hotly contested title fight, with three drivers claiming 23 of the possible 30 victories. These drivers were Charles Rainford, Sam Osborne and DeLeon, who all took their maiden BTCC race victories across the season. Ultimately, it came down to a battle between two BMW teammates; a battle which went all the way to the final chequered flag of the season.

Even with the pair enjoying the overall top step of the podium for the first time in 2025, it was the driver who, for the final two meetings claimed a mighty pair of overall pole positions, proved victorious. Nine wins, nine second places and three third-place finishes, is an impressive tally for a JST champion.

The 2025 TOCA Awards took place at Silverstone (8 November) and celebrated the best moments from this past campaign. Amongst the prestigious accolades handed out, one moment stood above the rest as particularly poignant. Oulton Park this year proved to be a memorable and emotional weekend for the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship as legendary television presenter Steve Rider hosted his final live television sports broadcast, and fittingly and proudly, it was for the BTCC.

Steve has been a supporter and fan of this championship for its entire televised history. He not only played a pivotal role in getting the championship to air in the 1980s, but has also been integral to its growth and quality ever since, with ITV's superb coverage elevating the sport to new heights. Quite simply, he is part of the BTCC family.

To honour this extraordinary contribution and mark the occasion of his retirement, the championship has recognised Steve with one of its most prestigious accolades – the TOCA Trophy.

The TOCA Trophy is awarded only occasionally, and only when recognising a unique and superlative contribution to the championship. It stands as one of the most distinguished honours within British motorsport, reserved for those who have left an indelible mark on the sport's fabric.

Only two names have previously appeared on this esteemed trophy. The first was Dennis Carter, Chairman of TOCA, awarded upon his retirement from full-time commitments to racing. The second was Peter Riches, former TOCA Technical Director, also on his retirement.

Now, a third name has been engraved – Steve Rider – cementing his legacy as one of the most influential figures in BTCC history. His decades of dedication, passion, and professionalism have shaped how millions of fans experience the championship, and his final broadcast from Oulton Park served as a fitting farewell to a broadcasting icon who has given so much to motorsport.

The 2025 TOCA Night of Champions at Silverstone (8 November) celebrated the best moments from this campaign, and the Fans' Choice Award gave supporters the power to decide which of our four possible nominees deserved special recognition. This year's theme focused on 'New Winners' – and what a year it's been, with four drivers claiming their first-ever BTCC victories, the most since 2018.

The voting was compelling, with almost 10,000 fans weighing up both the performances themselves and the journeys that led to those unforgettable moments. After voting had closed, the accolade was awarded to LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR's Charles Rainford for his sensational breakthrough victory.

Rainford's maiden BTCC win came in just his sixth start at Brands Hatch, an extraordinary achievement that captured the imagination of the championship's passionate fanbase. The young BMW driver's ascent through the field, his tactical racecraft, and ultimately his composure at the front of the field demonstrated exactly why supporters voted him as the deserving recipient of this prestigious award.

The rookie's lights-to-flag performance saw him immediately pass stablemate Jake Hill on the opening lap before making a decisive move on pole-sitter Daniel Rowbottom through Paddock Hill Bend on lap two. What followed was a masterclass in race management, as Rainford fended off the reigning champion Hill throughout the contest, ultimately securing victory by holding his nerve through a thrilling final stint.

The #99's achievement was particularly poignant given the circumstances of the race itself – his victory marked BMW's and WSR’s clean sweep of the day at Brands Hatch, whilst also contributing to the team becoming the most successful team in BTCC history with 135 wins.

The Social Media Award was also announced at the TOCA Awards, chosen by the BTCC Media Team after trawling through literally hundreds of hours of social media posts. 2025 Independent Drivers’ Champion Daniel Lloyd was recognised for his impressive social media presence throughout this past season. Lloyd's Social Media Award was awarded for his exceptional ability to engage with fans across multiple platforms, bringing behind-the-scenes insights and entertaining content.

Goodyear and TOCA – Organiser of the British Touring Car Championship – have today (13 November) announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership through to the end of 2031.

Goodyear has been the official tyre partner of the BTCC since 2003, as well as holding title sponsor rights for most of that period. This latest agreement takes the relationship to a near 30-year collaboration – making it one of the longest-standing and most iconic partnerships in motorsport.

Tyre choice often plays a decisive role in race strategies, and it will continue to do so over the coming years through Goodyear’s standard and option tyres at BTCC events, further underscoring Goodyear’s integral contribution to the championship.

As Goodyear continues to innovate in tyre technology and enhance fan engagement, the renewed agreement reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional performance on track and unforgettable experiences off of it. Together with TOCA, Goodyear aims to help shape the future of the BTCC, the UK’s premier motorsport championship.

“We are delighted to extend our collaboration with TOCA to support the BTCC, a championship that continues to grow and engage an ever-expanding fan base,” said Mathias Kipp, director, Racing, Goodyear EMEA. “This almost three-decades-long partnership is ready to write new chapters. Goodyear is committed to supporting the series’ development through the performance our tyres and by creating new opportunities for fans, who remain at the heart of our strategy.”

“I am extremely proud of the partnership between Goodyear and the BTCC,” said Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive. “We are delighted that one of the longest-standing, most loyal and successful collaborations will be heading to a near 30-year milestone, and long may it continue after that. This partnership will continue to innovate and deliver, both on-track and off-track, to the huge benefit of drivers, teams and fans alike.”

The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship was celebrated at the annual TOCA Awards held at Silverstone on Saturday (8 November), concluding another memorable campaign. In recognition of their outstanding achievements throughout the season, both Tom Ingram and Daryl DeLeon were voted Driver of the Year by their fellow drivers within the championship.

Tom Ingram secured his second Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship crown at Brands Hatch, the Kent venue serving as the finale to an exceptional campaign. The Team VERTU driver arrived at the circuit with a 33-point advantage over rival Ash Sutton, and despite 67 points still being on offer, Ingram's performance proved decisive.

Throughout the 2025 season, Ingram secured two pole positions, seven wins and 18 podiums in his Hyundai i30 N. The #80’s dominant campaign saw him take the highest-scoring season in the championship's history, marking his return to the championship summit after his first title in 2022.

Daryl DeLeon captured the Jack Sears Trophy (JST) in one of the most thrilling title battles of the season. The WSR driver's year saw him battle throughout with stablemate and LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR driver Charles Rainford in a contest that went down to the final race at Brands Hatch. DeLeon achieved many milestones along the way, taking his maiden win on his 50th BTCC start before his inaugural pole position at Silverstone, becoming the first Filipino driver to accomplish either feat in the UK’s premier motorsport series.

The final event at the Kent venue saw the crowning of a new JST Champion, despite both racers facing misfortune during the weekend. DeLeon held onto his lead heading into the final round, finishing the championship with 447 points, just three points ahead of Rainford's 444.

The recognition of both Ingram and DeLeon as Driver of the Year by their fellow drivers represents the acknowledgement of their exceptional performances and the respect they have earned from their competitors throughout the entirety of the 2025 campaign.

British Touring Car Championship organiser, TOCA, has today (11 November) confirmed that long-time Co-ordinator Dan Mayo is to step down from his position in the coming weeks, with the experienced Stuart Murray due to replace him in the New Year.

Dan’s brilliant BTCC career began in 1998 when he took on the PR role at Vauxhall UK, before later moving to the BTCC PR position in 2000. A year later, the Yorkshireman became Championship Co-ordinator – a position he has held ever since – with his incredible service spanning some 791 races.

Mayo will be staying in the BARC Group – and by extension the TOCA/BTCC family – as he now takes on the role as Croft Circuit Manager, where he will be responsible for one of the UK’s high profile race circuits.

Murray will be taking on the role of BTCC Championship Co-ordinator in the New Year and will do so with a wealth of experience under his belt. 

Stuart departs his role as Deputy Director of Circuit Sport at the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), having joined in 2018. He has also held the position of Category Manager for Touring Cars and GTs, including the overseeing of the FIA GT and Touring Car Commissions, as well as organising the FIA GT World Cup in Macau.

Mayo and Murray will undergo an extensive handover process, and with many of the BTCC plans for 2026 already finalised, it is expected to be a seamless transition.

Dan Mayo said: “It has been an absolute privilege to serve the greatest championship in the world, and I shall remain forever grateful for the experiences, achievements and friendships made during this time. I will remain part of the BTCC family, particularly with managing the championship’s annual visit to Croft, and I am really looking forward to the challenge to operate, manage and develop of one of the UK’s high profile race circuits.”

Stuart Murray said: “I am looking forward to this new challenge and can’t wait to be joining the UK’s premier motorsport championship. I’ve enjoyed my time immensely at the FIA, but the pull of the BTCC and to be taking up such a prestigious role was something that hugely appealed to me. There are big shoes to fill of course because Dan has been ever-present in the BTCC for so many years. As expected, he has been nothing but brilliant and hugely helpful, and we will ensure there is a smooth transition into the role… bring on 2026!”

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “Firstly, I would like to thank Dan for his incredible service to the BTCC. The standing ovation he received at last weekend’s TOCA Awards, when I announced him leaving, underlined exactly how everyone feels about him, and we are of course delighted that he will be remaining part of the BARC Group. I would also like to welcome Stuart to the BTCC. He takes on the role with a wealth of experience and having worked closely with him in recent years, I have no doubt that he will be the ideal replacement.”

The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship was celebrated on Saturday (8 November) at the annual TOCA Awards, with the stars and cars on show at Silverstone to conclude another memorable campaign.

Today, we’re starting with awards that celebrate the people behind the cars in the UK’s premier motorsport series, the Engineer of the Year and the Mechanic of the Year.

BTCC Engineer of the Year – Spencer Aldridge

The 'BTCC Engineer of the Year' award was first introduced in 2016 to recognise the outstanding technical achievement within the championship. This year marks the tenth presentation of this prestigious accolade, and there is little doubt that this year's recipient has produced an exceptionally well-prepared race car.

Having worked with Tom Ingram to secure two pole positions, seven wins and eighteen podiums throughout the 2025 season for Team VERTU – which culminated in Ingram's second BTCC championship – Spencer Aldridge has undoubtedly been a standout Chief Engineer, and he becomes a two-time winner of the award!

BTCC Mechanic of the Year – Gary Killpack

Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing Crew Chief Gary Killpack has endured a rollercoaster of emotions through the 2025 campaign, from the team’s first victory since 2019 in the hands of Mikey Doble to the devastating fire that destroyed its factory ahead of the Knockhill event.

The 2025 BTCC Mechanic of the Year heads ever closer to marking 30 years within the series, with Killpack’s dedication and experience shining through during one of the most challenging seasons in the team’s history.

Despite Doble narrowly missing out on the Independent Drivers’ title by just four points, to be that close – and doing so after switching from the Vauxhall Astra for the final four events, a car in which Killpack and the team have worked with since 2017 – underlines the effort and commitment that made the Crew Chief a thoroughly deserving winner of this year’s award.