Jake Hill will be looking to bounce back to winning ways this weekend as the Kwik Fit British Touring Car returns.

Thruxton plays home to round four of the seaoson, and it has been a happy hunting ground in the past for Hill and his MB Motorsport team.

Reigning champion Jake Hill, driving the WSR-run BMW 330i M Sport, heads to Thruxton in a determined mood after a challenging weekend at Snetterton last time out. In 2024, Hill delivered a commanding double victory at the high-speed circuit – a weekend that played a vital role in his title-winning campaign. The team heads to Thruxton this year looking for a strong points haul at a circuit where Jake has finished in the top five in seven of his last nine races.

Thruxton, the fastest circuit in the UK, brings a unique challenge with its high-speed corners and significant tyre degradation, demanding a car setup that prioritises stability through fast, flowing sections and puts tyre management at the forefront.

Goodyear’s hard compound tyre is essential to cope with the relentless pace, but even so, managing wear is critical and for the driver, confidence and full commitment are key to extracting maximum performance from every lap.

This weekend, Jake Hill will pilot his WSR-run BMW 330i M Sport, and the team will need to skillfully manage his TOCA Turbo Boost (TTB) deployment. Due to his third-place championship standings, he will have only 5 seconds per lap of TTB available during qualifying—deployable at a minimum speed of 135 KPH—and 3 laps of hybrid usage permitted in the opening 12-lap race on Sunday.

Speaking ahead of the weekend, Hill said: “Thruxton brings a unique challenge, but one I really enjoy. We had great success here last year with two wins, but this circuit takes a lot of confidence to get right.

“After the last round, we know we have a lot to focus on but the team has been working hard behind the scenes to hopefully get us back to where we should be.”

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