Rounds 1, 2 & 3

Donington Park

18 Apr
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19 Apr
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Corners:
10
Circuit Length:
1.98 miles
First BTCC Race:
1977
Qualifying Lap Record:
Ash Sutton: 1:07.570s (106.39mph) 2023
Race Lap Record:
Ash Sutton: 1:08.011s (104.75mph) 2025

In 2025, Donington Park once again hosted the BTCC season-opening event, as it had since 2022, in the first of what will be two visits to the Leicestershire venue during the campaign. 

The sweeping corners and fast back section always produce great racing, as the circuit continues to build on its long and illustrious history. With picturesque views and huge spectator areas, Donington is undoubtedly one of the fans’ favourite places to watch the BTCC. Within striking distance from Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and beyond via easy access to the M1, Donington reaches a huge fan base in the heart of England.

First visited by the BTCC back in 1977, Donington has been the scene of a host of memorable touring car moments – 2013 saw two incredible milestones for Jason Plato and Matt Neal, who surpassed 400 and 500 races respectively, while most recently it was the scene of the debut of the BTCC’s Hybrid Era in 2022.

DONINGTON PARK NATIONAL CIRCUIT

 

Saturday, April 18

TimeActivityChampionshipLaps
09:05 – 09:15Free PracticeLegends Cars Elite Cup 
09:25 – 09:45QualifyingMINI CHALLENGE 
09:55 – 10:25QualifyingPorsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain 
10:35 – 11:15Free PracticeKwik Fit British Touring Car Championship 
11:40 – 12:05QualifyingWera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA 
12:15RaceLegends Cars Elite Cup10 mins
12:35 – 13:05QualifyingPorsche Carrera Cup Great Britain 
13:05 – 14:00 Lunch Break 
14:00 – 14:35QualifyingKwik Fit British Touring Car Championship 
14:50BTCC Pit Lane Opens 
15:05Qualifying RaceKwik Fit British Touring Car Championship13
15:35RaceLegends Cars Elite Cup10 mins
15:55RaceMINI CHALLENGE20 mins
16:40RacePorsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain20 mins
17:15RaceWera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA20 mins
17:50RaceLegends Cars Elite Cup12 mins

 

Sunday, April 19

TimeActivityLaps
09:10Legends Cars Elite Cup10 mins
09:30MINI CHALLENGE20 mins
10:05Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain20 mins
10:40Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA20 mins
11:15BTCC Pit Lane Opens 
11:30Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship18
12:10Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain24
12:55Legends Cars Elite Cup10 mins
13:10 – 13:50Lunch break 
13:15 – 13:40BTCC Pit Lane Walkabout / Autograph Session 
13:50Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain20 mins
14:25BTCC Pit Lane Opens 
14:40Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship18
15:20MINI CHALLENGE20 mins
15:55Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA25 mins
16:35Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain24
17:15BTCC Pit Lane Opens 
17:30Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship18
18:10Legends Cars Elite Cup12 mins

Saturday 26 April – Qualifying

ITV Sport YouTube: 1505-1615

Sunday 27 April – Race Day

ITV4 (UK ONLY): 1100-1820
ITVx (UK ONLY): 1100-1820
BTCC YouTube (WORLDWIDE*): 1100-1820
Racer TV (USA & CANADA): TBC

* Excludes UK, USA and Canada, which are all covered by existing broadcast deals

Friday 2 May – Highlights

ITV4 (UK ONLY): 1830-2000
ITVx (UK ONLY): 1830-2000

PLEASE NOTE: All times are UK unless otherwise stated.

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