Organisers of the British Touring Car Championship – TOCA – have today (December 4) released the list of TOCA BTCC Licences that have been allocated to teams for the 2026 season.

Following the recent entry approval date for all TOCA BTCC Licences (TBLs), the grid of the UK’s premier motorsport series will boast nine different teams and a total of 26 cars next year.

One of the biggest additions to the grid is that of Plato Racing, the brand-new outfit that is being spearheaded by former double champion Jason Plato.

Despite yet announcing the identity of their cars and drivers, the team has already confirmed a tie-up with RML and has recruited key personnel including Paul Ridgeway and Malcolm Swetnam.

Of the existing teams on the grid, reigning champions EXCLER8 Motorsport will once again field four cars, as will Alliance Racing. Speedworks Motorsport – who have entered into a new partnership with MB Motorsport – also retain four entries.

Multiple title winners West Surrey Racing and Power Maxed Racing, who are building new cars, will both operate with three licences each.

The rest of the field – including Restart Racing, Un-Limited Motorsport and One Motorsport (who elected to sit out the second half of last season) – all hold two licences apiece.

Teams will announce full details regarding their respective entries (drivers, team names and sponsors) over the coming weeks and months, prior to the release of the finalised entry list for the forthcoming season in April.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “The continued strength of the entry is testament to the ongoing success of the BTCC.

“Much of our tried and tested format will remain of course, but with some new cars, teams and drivers, as well as the introduction of the Qualifying Race on Saturdays, there’s a lot to be excited about for the season ahead.”

2026 TOCA BTCC Licence Holders

Alliance Racing – 4
EXCELR8 Motorsport – 4
Speedworks Motorsport – 4
West Surrey Racing – 3
Plato Racing – 2
Power Maxed Racing – 3
Restart Racing – 2
One Motorsport – 2
Un-Limited Motorsport – 2

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences on April 18-19 around the Donington Park National circuit.