Ash Sutton claims record breaking fifth BTCC title
NAPA Racing UK's Ash Sutton made motorsport history at Silverstone earlier today (27 September) by winning a record breaking fifth BTCC title.
Running since 1958, the British Touring Car Championship is the third oldest motorsport championship in the world, with only Formula 1 and NASCAR boasting longer histories in the sport.
Andy Rouse and Colin Turkington had been tied four-time winners of the famous old trophy until Sutton joined those tin-top legends back in 2023.
With time and undoubted ability on his side, the 32-year-old has been a true master at work throughout 2026, scoring an incredible nine wins and 19 podiums so far.
Not only is the monster tally of silverware startling in its own right it was also enough to secure this year’s laurels during the penultimate event of the season – a feat not accomplished since Alain Menu 1997’s championship win.
Sutton’s win from 12th on the grid at Silverstone today was one that will live long in the memory, as will the celebrations that followed.
Sutton wasn’t the only story of the day as Aiden Moffat and Tom Ingram also won a race apiece – the former enjoying one of the best weekends of his BTCC career and the latter proving he’ll be ready to try wrestling back the title next season.
Alliance Racing/Ford and NAPA Racing UK moved into an unassailable lead of both the Manufacturers’/Constructors’ and Teams’ standings, whilst Dexter Patterson clinched the Jack Sears Trophy for 2026.
The Independents’ fight will go down to the wire at the season finale with Mikey Doble and his LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing squad looking to fend off a gaggle of challengers.
So, three unmissable races around the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix Circuit will close out the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in two weeks’ time (10/11 October), but for now it’s all about Ash Sutton – a phenomenal winner of a record five BTCC titles.
Moffat claims maiden 2026 win
LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing's Moffat stood victorious in the Silverstone opener, becoming the eleventh driver to stand triumphant this year.
The Scotsman started second as teammate Doble led the way in the PMR-run squad's front-row lockout, but it was the #16 who had the better launch, taking the lead into Copse.
Grabbing top spot at the first corner, Moffat would lead until the chequered flag as the Audi A3 Saloon duo took a commanding one-two.
Celebrations continued for the PMR Audi stable, as Dexter Patterson (Steel Seal with Power Maxed Racing) clinched the Jack Sears Trophy to take his first title since joining the BTCC paddock.
Team VERTU's Tom Chilton completed the podium. The #3 Hyundai followed fellow Surrey-racer Doble to the line as both stood on the podium for the second race in a row.
Sutton secures title with 56th career victory
NAPA Racing UK’s Sutton won from 12th on the grid in the second encounter at Silverstone, to take an unassailable lead on his way to an incredible and unprecedented fifth BTCC title.
The #116 started the second race of the day from the sixth row of the grid, ascending to the front of the field by lap nine of the 22-lap race.
Despite only needing a single point to secure the title, that was never going to be the way in which the sensational Sutton wanted to make history.
A flurry of passes took place during his charge through the order with his final move by early leader Daryl De Leon being a wonderful advert for everything that Sutton is about, as he slightly moved to the left before jinking sharply to the right and down the inside of the BMW on the run to Copse.
The Ford Focus Titanium man cruised to the finish, even having time for a burnout across the line, as his NAPA Racing UK squad celebrated wildly.
Behind, Adam Morgan (CPRL – Mercedes) climbed from eighth on the grid to the second step on the podium, with Charles Rainford (WSR – BMW) completing the rostrum positions after starting the race alongside Morgan.
Ingram triumphs in wet Silverstone finale
Team VERTU's Ingram claimed the honours in Round 27 of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, standing on the top step of the podium for the first time since Thruxton back in July.
Starting from the front row, Ingram initially dropped back down to fourth. After finding a rhythm in the heavily rain-affected race, the #80 made his way through the field and took the lead from Moffat (LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing – Audi) at just over half-race distance.
Moffat, starting from pole position and having already taken a win in the day's opening race, reclaimed his lead on lap six after initially falling behind Árón Taylor-Smith (Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport – Toyota) and Daniel Rowbottom (CPRL – Mercedes) on the opening tour.
Sutton finished second after a charge from ninth on the grid, whilst Moffat completed the podium.
Fourth on the road went to the Toyota of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport's Gordon Shedden as the Scot gained eight places throughout the wet contest, closing in on Independents Trophy leader Doble (LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing – Audi) ahead of the Brands Hatch season finale.
Ash Sutton, NAPA Racing UK, said: “I don't think this is going to sink in. Everything has been pretty special today, in every way, and it’s actually been an emotional one. I've been trying to hide it for a lot of the day. There was a phase where I probably could have got the title won in race one, but that wasn't the true Ash style to go and get the fifth. So, I spiced it up a little bit and made sure it went to race two. Like I said, I wanted to do it in the true Ash style, and I hope I have done.
“The fifth feels like the most special. There's a full force of people behind us, so it’s great to reward them. We've done it in such a manner, and it's going down in the history books for many reasons. Of course, the first title was always going to stick with me, but this is above and beyond.
“To have my boys here today has been very special. I promised Sonny when he was born that I'd get him a championship, which we did in 2023. And, ever since Hadley's been born, I've owed him one, so I've just paid that debt, and now we can celebrate!”
2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Race 1 – Silverstone
1. Aiden Moffat, LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing 22 Laps
2. Mikey Doble, LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing +0.092s
3. Tom Chilton, Team VERTU +1.582s
4. Josh Cook, Speedworks Corolla Racing +4.184s
5. Daryl De Leon, WSR +5.442s
6. Gordon Shedden, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +8.202s
7. Charles Rainford, WSR +8.986s
8. Adam Morgan, CPRL +12.097s
9. Árón Taylor-Smith, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +17.549s
10. Daniel Rowbottom, CPRL +17.787s
2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Race 2 – Silverstone
1. Ash Sutton, NAPA Racing UK 22 Laps
2. Adam Morgan, CPRL +5.449s
3. Charles Rainford, WSR +8.467s
4. Daryl De Leon, WSR +9.861s
5. Daniel Rowbottom, CPRL +10.308s
6. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +12.606s
7. Árón Taylor-Smith, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +13.079s
8. Tom Ingram, Team VERTU +13.684s
9. Aiden Moffat, LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing +15.314s
10. Josh Cook, Speedworks Corolla Racing +19.401s
2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship – Race 3 – Silverstone
1. Tom Ingram, Team VERTU 22 Laps
2. Ash Sutton, NAPA Racing UK +4.123s
3. Aiden Moffat, LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing +11.312s
4. Gordon Shedden, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +11.621s
5. Dan Cammish, NAPA Racing UK +14.150s
6. Tom Chilton, Team VERTU +15.907s
7. Josh Cook, Speedworks Corolla Racing +15.994s
8. Árón Taylor-Smith, Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport +16.712s
9. Daniel Rowbottom, CPRL +18.632s
10. Adam Morgan, CPRL +20.228s
Penalties
Race 2
Adam Morgan received a written reprimand in Round 26 of the championship, for an incident involving Josh Cook - Click here for the penalty report.
Race 3
Charles Rainford received a five-second time penalty in Round 27 of the championship, for causing a collision and gaining an advantage in an incident involving Dexter Patterson - Click here for the penalty report.
Lewis Gilbert received a written reprimand in Round 27 of the championship, for an incident involving Mikey Doble - Click here for the penalty report.
