Mikey Doble is set to embark on his third successive season in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship after re-signing with Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing.
Coming off the back of a superlative 2024 campaign which saw him lift the coveted Jack Sears Trophy title, the 26-year-old is poised to become the Worcestershire team’s longest-serving driver in the UK’s premier motorsport series.
Making his debut with the Vauxhall squad in 2023, Doble established himself as one of the championship’s leading lights last season as he claimed a total of 15 class wins on his way to scooping the JST crown.
In addition, the Surrey-based racer also scored a maiden overall podium at Oulton Park, picked up seven Independent wins on his way to claiming runners-up laurels in that category, whilst also helping Power Maxed Racing clinch the Independent Teams’ title for the very first time.
Now poised to spearhead the squad’s title defence, Doble is focused on making his mark even further in the BTCC throughout 2025.
The news follows Power Maxed Racing’s announcement earlier this week of an important new joint Title Partnership, resulting in the newly named Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing for 2025.
Mikey Doble said: “I’m thrilled to be returning to the BTCC for a third straight year and aiming to kick on from what has already been an amazing couple of years in the championship. I’m delighted to be doing it with Power Maxed Racing and leading the charge there, showing everyone, our best is yet to come.
“So far, I’ve accomplished everything that I set out to achieve in my first couple of years in the BTCC, including scoring a pole position in qualifying, an overall podium finish and of course winning the Jack Sears Trophy last season.
“This year we’re looking to take things up to the next level by challenging for podiums on a more regular basis, taking that Independent Drivers’ title and ultimately winning a race – it won’t be a success in my eyes if we don’t do the latter.
“Everyone at the team has been working really hard over these past few months and I cannot wait to get back out in the Vauxhall Astra, starting at Croft for the first official test in just a few weeks’ time.”
Adam Weaver, Team Principal Power Maxed Racing, said: “We are incredibly happy to retain Mikey for a third successive season, which provides excellent continuity and consistency for the team. Mikey has done a great job in his first two seasons with us, we are fully aligned on our collective goals and cannot wait to get started.
“It has been a productive and important week for the team, having also welcomed Motor Parts Direct as joint Title Partner of Power Maxed Racing. Now, we can all look forward to the official pre-season tests prior to the season opener at Donington Park.”
The opening rounds of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship take place at Donington Park on 26/27 April.
