Jake Hill will begin the defence of his Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship this weekend at Donington Park.
Hill will be running the number one plate in 2025 and he will be determined to defend and retain the title he won in fantastic fashion at the season finale in 2024.
The 2025 campaign marks MB Motorsport’s sixth year in the UK’s premier racing series and the third consecutive year of collaboration between Laser Tools Racing and MB Motorsport. This partnership has yielded significant success, including the 2024 BTCC Drivers’ Championship, 14 wins, and 28 podiums since its inception in 2023.
Once again, the season-opener takes place at the historic Donington Park, utilising its famed National Circuit. Measuring at 1.979 miles, the National layout is known for its fast-flowing nature, with a blend of high-speed challenges and prime overtaking opportunities, making it a favorite among drivers and fans alike.
The venue has hosted the past three BTCC season-openers, with Jake Hill finishing on the podium in four of the nine races, including a win and pole position in 2022.
The season-opening round gets underway on Saturday with two practice sessions followed by qualifying at 15.10, which can be watched live on the ITV Sport YouTube channel. All three races take place on Sunday, with live coverage available on ITV4 and online at ITVX. Sunday’s triple header of races are scheduled to get underway at 11:50 (BST), 14.35 and 17.25 respectively. Live timing across the weekend is available here for all sessions.
Speaking ahead of the season opener, Hill said “It’s been a long winter and I’m really excited to finally get back out racing in the BTCC this weekend.
“With the new rules and regulations coming into play for this season, it’s been a winter of learning for everyone – and we’re discovering more every time we get in the car. Saturday’s practice sessions will be key, and we need to hit the ground running because there’s little to no room for error in this championship.
“I’ve got great support from Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport and WSR, and I know how hard everyone in the team is working to make sure we can defend our BTCC Championship title.”
Images courtesy of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport