Author: Chris Ashby-Brown

British Hillclimb Championship ready to launch into a new season

The 2026 British Hillclimb Championship, presented by Nova Motorsport, roars into life this weekend at Prescott, where the traditional curtain-raiser once again sets the tone for a fiercely competitive season.

With 26 rounds across 10 venues, and points awarded through the high-stakes Top Twelve run offs, every fraction of a second counts from the very first climb this weekend.

Prescott’s narrow, technical course is a unique early test—rewarding commitment, rhythm, and bravery in equal measure. As ever, the spotlight will fall on the championship’s elite: the Top 12 contenders expected to dominate the run offs in 2026. It isn’t just the top 12 machines in action—there is a whole host of classes, all finely poised and ready for battle. With the weather set to be dry and warm, could the opening weekend see records tumble?

The Leading Contenders

At the head of the field is reigning champion Matt Ryder, carrying the coveted number one on his Gould. After a dominant 2025 campaign, he arrives as the benchmark—if he hits top form early, others may be chasing shadows. However, in hillclimbing it’s never so simple; there will always be a pack eager to snatch the #1 from the defending top seed.

Four-time champion Wallace Menzies remains the most formidable challenger. A relentless competitor with proven title-winning pedigree, Menzies will be eager to strike first and lay down a marker in pursuit of a fifth crown by the time the series returns to Prescott in September.

Close behind, Will Hall continues his push for a maiden title. Having shown front-running pace and Top 12 run off success last season, a strong Prescott weekend could be crucial in converting promise into a genuine championship bid.

Sean Gould is another on the rise, building momentum after a strong 2025. Sharing machinery with Ryder, his pace – particularly on faster hills – makes him a genuine threat for run off wins.

A trio of experienced frontrunners adds further depth. Three-time champion Trevor Willis remains a master at extracting results from his OMS, while Dave Uren continues to edge closer to consistent podium contention across the British Isles. Former champion Alex Summers, even on a partial programme, is always capable of upsetting the established order and, with his self-built AFS P4t, run off wins would taste even sweeter.

The next wave is equally compelling. Alex Coles proved his giant-killing potential last season, especially in tricky conditions, while Jack Cottrill brings consistency and upward momentum after consecutive strong campaigns. Paul Haimes, a perennial top-ten finisher, will once again target a solid points haul from the outset to kick-start his 2026 season.

Who else to watch at Prescott

The opening weekend is about more than just points – it’s about intent. Early victories can define momentum, and with two scoring rounds on offer, Prescott provides an immediate opportunity to seize control.

In the Tin Tops, the tantalising battle between Steven Darley (Subaru Impreza) and Stephen Moore (Mitsubishi Evo 6) enters another season and is always spectacular to watch.

Former champions Roger and Scott Moran return to blow away the cobwebs. 1997 champion Roger Moran will campaign his Skoda Fabia R5 as he continues to dial it into the British hills, while multiple champion Scott is behind the wheel of a Mitsubishi Evo 6 for the BHC opener.

In other news, from the land down under, Dean Tighe – an Australian Hillclimb Champion – arrives with his Empire Wraith, shipped from Australia. It will be fascinating to see how he fares on the British hills.

Expect razor-thin margins, evolving track conditions, and a fascinating blend of experience versus rising talent. Whether Ryder asserts dominance, Menzies responds with authority, Hall builds on his 2025 form, or a new challenger emerges, the 2026 British Hillclimb Championship begins with intrigue – and Prescott is ready to deliver.

You can watch all the pulsating action on Sunday courtesy of the fantastic coverage provided by Hillclimb TV – www.youtube.com/@HillClimbTV

Dates for Goodwood 84th Members’ Meeting announced

The dates for the 84th Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport have been revealed by Goodwood for next year.

Hot on the heels of a spectacular event last weekend, the 2027 edition of the coveted event will be staged on April 10-11.

The meeting – which is one of the best within the historic racing sphere – will once again be the curtain-raiser for the West Sussex venue.

Tickets are already available for Members and Fellows of the Goodwood Road & Racing Club.

Further details around plans for the event, as well as for next year’s Festival of Speed presented by MasterCard and Revival, will be revealed in due course.

Goodwood serves up glorious 83rd Members’ Meeting

Goodwood Motor Circuit kicked off its 2026 season in sublime style this past weekend (April 18/19) as the 83rd Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport delivered two days of retro thrills.

Marking the start of what promises to be another unmissable year of full-throttle action at the former home of the British Automobile Racing Club, iconic drivers and machinery descended on the world-famous West Sussex grounds for a frenetic feast of nostalgic track action.

Basking in the Spring sunshine, the Members’ Meeting is open to members and fellows of the Goodwood Road Racing Club and is staged to recapture the intimacy and camaraderie of race weekend’s from Goodwood’s heyday.

One of the undoubted highlights of the weekend proved to be the Super Touring Shoot-Out, which pitted a number of iconic tin tops from the 1990s and early 2000s against each other in a one lap showdown.

While the modern era of the British Touring Car Championship starred at Donington Park, former FIA World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff reigned supreme at Goodwood as he claimed the bragging rights in a Triple Eight Engineering Vauxhall Vectra.

The Gordon Spice Trophy – which is for Group 1 saloon cars that are over 2.8-litres – wowed the crowds with a ultra-competitive grid and for the second year in a row, honours went the way of Romain Dumas and Fred Shepherd in their Ford Mustang Boss.

Pre-67 Sports & GT cars, inspired by the Sebring 12 Hours, were the stars of the Phil Hill Cup and it proved to be a captivating; even more so when the eventual winner emerged as 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button.

Edwardian, GN Special and cars in the spirit of Brooklands Pre-1923 were the stars of the show in the S.F. Edge Trophy. The two-part race was largely dominated by Julian Majzub as he claimed a first and second to secure the overall win.

Elsewhere, 1000cc F3 screamers starred in the Derek Bell Cup, which was won by Enrico Spaggiari, while Gary Pearson and his Jaguar XK120 Mistral proved to be a winning combination in the Peter Collins Trophy.

Pre-1963 Jaguar E-Types were celebrated in the Protheroe Cup, and on combined results victory went the way of IndyCar legend Dario Franchitti and Gregor Fisken.

The Varzi Trophy for 1920 and 1930s Grand Prix & Voiturette Cars was won by Patrick Blakeney-Edwards, and Phil Keen triumphed in the Bruce McLaren Trophy.

Two-wheel action was also part of the billing at Goodwood with Hailwood Trophy ft Sheene Trophy for Grand Prix Motorcycles delivering an abundance of thrills. Current British Superbike Championship ace Storm Stacey was victorious on a 1980 Yamaha TZ 350 H.

To view the full classification of results from all races at the Goodwood 83rd Members’ Meeting, CLICK HERE.

Terrific TOCA supports shine at Donington Park

Donington Park provided the setting for an action-packed bill of TOCA support championships to begin their campaigns this past weekend (April 18-19), with each and every one of them delivering unmissable entertainment.

Tom Ovenden enjoyed the perfect start to his defence of the Power Maxed MINI CHALLENGE JCW as he claimed every point that was on offer.

Returning to defend the crown he won in the one-make series last year, Ovenden stamped his authority on the series in emphatic fashion by firstly claiming pole position in qualifying.

That was to be only the beginning for the EXCELR8 Motorsport driver however as he then swept aside the opposition to clinch three race wins, and accompanied them with a hat-trick of fastest laps as well.

Sam Gornall, Nathan Edwards, Max Edmundson and Charlie Hand emerged as the closest challengers to Ovenden, with each of them standing on the podium at least once over the course of the weekend.

A record 31-car grid lined up for the opening three rounds of the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA, where three different drivers having stood on the top step of the podium.

Title favourite and McLaren Development Driver Dries Van Langendonck claimed a commanding lights-to-flag victory in race one before his Rodin Motorsport team-mate Ethan Lennon then came to the fore to win a truncated second contest.

Van Langendonck returned to the head of the field in the weekend’s finale however he was adjudged to have caused a collision with Theo Palmer and was handed a time penalty, which in-turn promoted Joseph Smith to top spot.

Over in the Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Junior GB driver Callum Voisin made the perfect start to the season as he hustled his Century Motorsport machine to victory in a fast and furious opener.

Marking his debut in style, Voisin was the class of the field in race one however he was unable to repeat the feat in the partially reversed grid bout, which was won for the first time by the experienced Ollie Jackson.

The Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain also wowed the crowds under the flight path of East Midlands airport, with three races and one driver standing head and shoulders above the rest.

After narrowly missing out on the coveted crown last year, Joe Marshall is back for a second season and the Team Parker Racing driver made the perfect start to his title challenge as he snared victory in all three races.

Rounding out the support race action on the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship bill was a guest appearance from the Legends Cars Championship, which was starting its Elite Cup.

Six breathtaking races culminated in wins falling the way of Aaron Cooke, Tyler Read and Andy Bird.

To view the full classification of results from all championships on the Donington Park bill, CLICK HERE.

Ash Sutton enjoys near-perfect weekend at BTCC opener

Four-time British Touring Car Championship title winner Ash Sutton enjoyed a near-perfect weekend at Donington Park as the UK’s premier motorsport series lifted the curtain on the 2026 season in spectacular style.

In front of a huge trackside crowd, the NAPA Racing UK driver scored two wins and a second place on Sunday, less than 24 hours after being pulled out of the gravel trap during Saturday’s inaugural Qualifying Race.

Elsewhere, LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing enjoyed a dream first outing with their brand-new Audi S3 Saloon as Mikey Doble claimed a popular victory in a frenetic opening encounter.

With the introduction of a new Saturday format, edge-of-the-seat entertainment was guaranteed for the first-ever Qualifying Race and that was exactly what was delivered as Cataclean Plato Racing’s Dan Rowbottom wrote his name into the history books.

Run over 13 laps, the contest had it all as Sutton and reigning champion Tom Ingram clashed, resulting in the Ford driver being beached in the gravel. Not long after that Ingram was handed a five-second time penalty for exceeding track limits.

Needing to build up a margin over his nearest challenger, Ingram pulled the pin and stretched his legs out front however he fell 0.024s short of his target time, meaning the win went to Rowbottom on his first outing for the new Mercedes team.

Race day saw Ingram look to make amends in the opening encounter as he cruised to victory however there was to be more trouble ahead as he was subsequently disqualified from the result for a significant overboost infringement.

Ingram’s demise opened to door for Doble to take the spoils while Sutton produced a sublime drive to go from the very back of the grid up to second. Completing the podium was the West Surrey Racing BMW of Charles Rainford.

Races two and three under the flight path of East Midlands airport belonged to Sutton as he claimed back-to-back wins, the second of which came in his 300th BTCC start.

Jumping Doble off the line in race two, the Ford ace streaked clear of the chasing pack to lead home a NAPA 1-2 as Dan Cammish finished in second; and on the podium with them was three-time champion Gordon Shedden.

Starting from eighth on the grid for race three, Sutton produced another scintillating performance as he carved his way to the front of the field on the soft tyre to lead home Tom Ingram (who had started at the back) and his Hyundai team-mate Ricky Collard.

Leaving Donington Park, Sutton has a commanding 18-point lead ahead of Rainford in the Drivers’ Championship while NAPA Racing UK lad the early going in the Teams’ and Manufacturers’ categories.

Aiden Moffat and LKQ Euro Car Parts with Power Maxed Racing were the cream of the crop in the Independents’, with Dexter Patterson heading the Jack Sears Trophy table.

Th 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season continues in less than three weeks’ time at Brands Hatch on May 9-10.

BTCC announces 2027 calendar in record time

The British Touring Car Championship has announced its calendar of events for the 2027 season.

Announcing the next year’s schedule prior to this past weekend’s season-opener at Donington Park, this is the earliest that TOCA has ever published its dates for the following year.

The 2027 BTCC season will commence at the Donington Park National circuit, before visiting the Brands Hatch Indy layout and then Snetterton in May.

Oulton Park will remain as the fourth event of the season – and as per 2026 – precedes the annual summer break. Action resumes at Thruxton during the school holidays in July, starting a run of three events in four weekends.

Knockhill and Croft run back-to-back in August, before the trip to Donington Park GP later in the same month.

Silverstone hosts the penultimate event and the Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit stages what promises to be an unmissable finale in October.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “We are pleased to announce the 2027 calendar in record time, even before the 2026 season has begun.

“Agreeing our dates so early with our partners at ITV ensures we have locked in the primary slots for our continued all-day-live and free television coverage on ITV4. It also benefits the wider British motorsport community, as other organisers can continue scheduling their own events.

“Furthermore, locking-in our plans so soon for 2027 enables us to look even further ahead to 2028 for what I am sure will provide several unforgettable celebrations for the BTCC’s 70th anniversary.

“I’m told we are probably the first major championship in the world to have already announced next year’s schedule and, if true, then I’m delighted to do so!”

2027 BTCC Calendar

Rounds 1-3 / Donington Park National / April 10-11
Rounds 4-6 / Brands Hatch Indy / May 8-9
Rounds 7-9 / Snetterton 300 / May 29-30
Rounds 10-12 / Oulton Park / June 12-12
Rounds 13-15 / Thruxton / July 24-25
Rounds 16-18 / Knockhill / August 7-8
Rounds 19-21 / Croft / August 14-15
Rounds 22-24 / Donington Park GP / September 11-12
Rounds 25-27 / Silverstone / September 25-26
Rounds 28-30 / Brands Hatch GP / October 9-10

BTCC headlines British battles this weekend

The TOCA package led by the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, organised and officiated by the British Automobile Racing Club is ready for the season opener this weekend at Donington Park (18-19 April).

Supporting the BTCC will be packed grids on a busy timetable across Saturday and Sunday. MINI Challenge JCW, Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain all kick-start their seasons under the spotlight of the ITV cameras this weekend.

The BARC will also have a presence in the south downs with the Goodwood Members’ Meeting taking place at the Sussex Goodwood circuit.

When is the next BARC weekend?
The next events will be this weekend – 18th/19th April

Where are the events being held?
Donington Park National
Address: Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby, DE74 2BN

Goodwood Members’ Meeting
Address: Goodwood Motor Circuit, Chichester PO18 0PH

What is racing this weekend?
Donington Park – Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, MINI Challenge JCW, Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain, Wera Tools F4 British Championship, certified by FIA, Porsche Carwow Sprint Challenge Great Britain.

Over at Goodwood there is a whole host of machinery in action. From Formula 1, Touring Cars, Sports Cars and Bikes.

How can I watch?

At Home
The TOCA Donington Park race weekend package will be broadcast live and for free on ITV4 and ITVX on Saturday and Sunday in the UK.

This weekend’s race day action will feature on the home of the BTCC, ITV4, from 10:45 on Sunday (19 April), while the ITV YouTube page will host the Qualifying Race and Qualifying on Saturday (18 April) from 13:50.

As in 2025, each race day of the season – including all support series’ races – will be streamed LIVE around the globe on the BTCC YouTube channel, with the exception of the UK and North America, which have existing broadcast arrangements.

The BTCC will be aired LIVE in North America (US and Canada), continuing the multi-year agreement with the RACER Network, streaming live and on demand as part of a long-term agreement with the championship.

The Goodwood Member’s Meeting will be streamed throughout the weekend over on the Goodwood Road and Racing YouTube channel.

At the Track
Wanting to soak up the on-track action in person? Tickets are available on the day or on the Donington website from £23 for a Saturday ticket or £36 for a Sunday ticket – with weekend options available from £49.
Tickets can be purchased from here: https://www.donington-park.co.uk/2026/april/kwik-fit-british-touring-car-championship

Over at Goodwood – the event is sold out for 2026 and race goers are advised to sign-up GRRC Fellowship for ticket updates.

What time are things happening on track?

Track action begins at 09:05 on Saturday and 09:10 on Sunday at Donington Park, with BTCC races at 11:30, 14:40 and 17:30 on Sunday. Don’t forget the Saturday Qualifying Race – that will be at 15:05 on Saturday.

At Goodwood there is a packed timetable with track action from 09:15 on Saturday and 09:00 on Sunday.

Do you have any more information?

We have a few other handy links that might be useful to help you enjoy your weekend.

Donington
Live Timing and Commentary: https://www.tsl-timing.com/event/261603
Timetable*: www.barc.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HQ51-Timetable-v5.pdf
Watch Link: www.itv.com/btcc

Goodwood
Entry List: www.youtube.com/@GoodwoodRR
Timetable*: www.goodwood.com/motorsport/members-meeting/plan-your-day/timetable/
Watch Link: www.itv.com/btcc

* Subject to adjustments prior and during the race meeting

The TOCA titans are back in business this weekend and always provide great racing in every category.

Goodwood Members’ Meeting – the Elegant Extravaganza

The British Automobile Racing Club’s historic connection with Goodwood comes full circle once again this spring, as the Goodwood Members’ Meeting returns for its 83rd edition on 18–19 April 2026—delivering a spectacular blend of heritage, performance and personality at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. The BARC are once again delighted to assist the Sussex event with administration and organisational support this week.

As ever, the event echoes the spirit of the original race meetings held between 1949 and 1966, but it is the depth and quality of the entry list that elevates the Members’ Meeting into one of the most compelling historic race weekends anywhere in the world.

At the head of the star-studded line-up is Jenson Button, who is set to make his Members’ Meeting debut in the iconic Brawn BGP 001—the car in which he secured the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship. His appearance forms part of a wider celebration of the Cosworth DFV era and the legacy of James Hunt, with a full grid of 1970s Grand Prix machinery from McLaren, Ferrari, Lotus and Tyrrell expected to take to the circuit in tribute to one of Formula 1’s most charismatic champions.

Touring car fans will be treated to one of the headline attractions of the weekend—the Super Touring Shoot-Out—bringing together an all-star roster of tin-top legends. Names such as Alain Menu, Jason Plato, Gabriele Tarquini and Yvan Muller headline a grid of 1990s Super Touring machinery—cars often described as “F1 with doors” thanks to their technological sophistication and wheel-to-wheel intensity.

Across the weekend’s race programme, the entry list spans a remarkable breadth of motorsport history. From pre-war machinery and classic GT cars to high-revving single-seaters and motorcycles, each grid is carefully curated to deliver both authenticity and close competition.

Highlights include celebrations of the Barry Sheene era, with full fields of 1970s and 1980s Grand Prix bikes, as well as crowd-favourite contests featuring sports prototypes, touring cars and period saloons.

Adding further depth are special races such as those for Jaguar E-types and thunderous prototype machinery, alongside demonstrations that place some of the most iconic cars ever built directly in front of the fans.

What sets the Members’ Meeting apart, however, is not just the machinery but the calibre of those behind the wheel. The entry list consistently blends seasoned historic racers with household names from international motorsport, creating a unique environment where past and present collide in a relaxed, club-style setting.

With its combination of world-class drivers, unforgettable cars and a programme rich in variety, the 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting once again promises to deliver a fitting modern tribute to the BARC’s original Goodwood legacy—where competition, camaraderie and a passion for motor racing remain at the heart of the experience.

TOCA package ready for blockbuster 2026 season

The TOCA weekends are back and the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and its ultra-competitive support package are set to deliver another thrilling year of action in 2026, with packed grids, exciting new names and returning stars across every category.

BTCC: Big stars, new cars and fresh storylines

Britain’s premier motorsport series, supported by the British Automobile Racing Club returns with renewed intensity as the 2026 campaign promises a blend of established front-runners and exciting new talent.

A host of driver changes, technical developments and highly anticipated debuts set the stage for what is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable seasons in recent years.

With the championship continuing to showcase some of the best tin-top racing in the world, fans can expect the usual wheel-to-wheel action across the UK’s most iconic circuits as the battle for supremacy unfolds. Will Ash Sutton drive to five? Will Tom Ingram net a hat-trick? How will the new Plato Racing team fare? Will the Phoenix rise from the flames over at the Power Maxed camp with their new Audis?

So many stories just waiting to unfold. The talking stops and the driving begins.

British F4: Record-breaking grid signals bright future

The Wera Tools, F4 British Championship, certified by FIA continues to go from strength to strength, with a record 31-car grid confirmed for the 2026 season.

As the first step on the single-seater ladder for many young drivers, the championship remains a crucial proving ground for emerging talent graduating from karting. Running alongside the BTCC package, it delivers fast-paced, closely fought racing while helping shape the stars of tomorrow.

The expanded grid highlights the growing interest in the series and reinforces its status as one of the UK’s leading development categories. All eight teams one a race last year with 15 different drivers standing on the top step. We can’t wait to see what happens in 2026!

Porsche Carrera Cup GB: Sprint Challenge adds new dimension

The Porsche Carwow Carrera Cup Great Britain returns with its trademark blend of precision engineering and high-level competition, once again forming a key part of the TOCA support package.

Featuring identical Porsche 911 GT3 Cup cars, the championship places the spotlight firmly on driver skill, producing some of the closest GT racing in the country.

For 2026, the addition of the Sprint Challenge GB further strengthens Porsche’s presence on the grid, creating an expanded pathway within the brand’s motorsport pyramid and adding even more depth to race weekends.

MINI CHALLENGE: Tin-top thrills continue

Rounding out the package, the ever-popular Mini Challenge UK delivers its signature close-quarters racing with packed grids across multiple classes.

A long-standing fixture of the BTCC support bill, the championship provides a competitive and accessible route into touring car racing, with many drivers using it as a stepping stone to higher categories.

Its mix of experienced racers and rising stars ensures unpredictable, action-packed contests at every round.

A must-watch season ahead

With the headline British Touring Car Championship supported by a diverse and high-quality roster of categories, the 2026 season is set to deliver full-throttle entertainment from start to finish.

From future single-seater stars in British F4 to elite GT competition in Carrera Cup and door-to-door battles in the MINI CHALLENGE, the TOCA package once again underlines its reputation as one of the strongest national motorsport line-ups in the world.

Felber twins poised to make British F4 history at Donington Park

History will be made at Donington Park this weekend (18-19 April) as Cash Felber and Roman Felber become the first set of identical twins to compete in the Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA.

Having made their mark on home soil, the United States of America, the talented teenagers are set to cut their teeth on British shores this year as they continue to pursue their dream of one day competing in Formula 1.

As the UK’s premier single-seater series, British F4 provides no better platform for the pair to do just that and expectations are high following the completion of a bumper pre-season testing programme.

Working closely with championship-winning outfit Fortec Motorsports, both Cash and Roman have wracked up invaluable miles across the length and breadth of Europe in recent months – all in preparation for this weekend.

Taking part in what is arguably one of the most stacked campaigns in British F4 history, the twins – who hail from Akron, Ohio – are optimistic of making an immediate impact at what is a truly world-famous circuit.

“It’s finally race week and I’m super pumped to get going at Donington Park,” said Cash. “We’ve been pretty much flat out these past few months and I feel more than ready to hit the track; it’s gonna be interesting to see where we truly stack up against everyone else.

“We’ve got a couple of practice sessions on Thursday to get the car into the sweet spot and then it’ll be straight into qualifying on Saturday. British F4 is the place to be this year but I’m confident I can be in the mix. The aim this weekend are three strong finishes and hopefully a trophy or two.”

Roman added: “We’ve both been really fortunate to have had the pre-season testing programme we’ve had, and having had it I go into this weekend feeling confident that we can be right in the mix at the front.

“Donington Park has a great blend of corners and it’s somewhere I’ve enjoyed going in testing. It promises to be an action-packed weekend and hopefully I can come away having made a strong start to my season.”

British F4 reveals record 30-car entry list for 2026 season

The Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA has today revealed its official entry list for the 2026 season, with a capacity 30-car line-up being confirmed to contend for the UK’s premier single-seater crown.

Launching at Donington Park, Britain’s Formula 4 category once again boasts a star-studded international field this year, with no less than eight different teams battling for honours and drivers representing a total of 14 different countries.

Sticking to the tried and tested format of 30 races and ten events, British F4 will continue to feature on the prestigious British Touring Car Championship bill at eight race meetings – offering unrivalled exposure and coverage to all involved.

Reigning Teams’ champions Rodin Motorsport headline this year’s grid and spearheading their charge is Dries Van Langendonck. The McLaren F1 Development Driver made an instant impact last year, winning on his debut weekend, and now he’s back for a full campaign.

Joining the Belgium racer at the experienced outfit is multiple Ginetta Junior race winner Alfie Slater and South African karting champion Ethan Lennon.

Each of the past two seasons has seen the Drivers’ champion eventually come from Hitech and with an all-new quartet of drivers locked in, the Silverstone-based team is eager to make it three in-a-row this term.

Race winner Adam Al-Azhari has made the jump from Rodin while Theo Palmer will look to build on the lessons that were learnt during his debut season with Xcel Motorsport last year. Partnering them is the talented Red Bull Junior Team duo of Scott Lindblom and Chiara Bäettig.

Chris Dittmann Racing enjoyed a breakout year in 2025 as they claimed a maiden win and they’ll now look to build on that with the experienced trio of Tommy Harfield, Henry Mercier, Piotr Orzechowski and series rookie Daniella Sutton.

Mercedes F1 Junior Ethan Jeff-Hall was a race winner last season too and he will undoubtedly be in contention for outright honours as he returns with Argenti Motorsport. Rising single-seater talents Leon Hedfors, Vegard Klemetsen and Sun Anzhe complete the team’s stable.

History will be made over at Fortec Motorsport this year as Cash Felber and Roman Felber become the first twin brothers to compete in British F4. The American duo arrive on British shores looking to continue the success they’ve enjoyed during their rise up the ranks in recent years.

Another American, Ginetta Junior graduate Ethan Carney, joins the Felber’s at Richard Dutton’s squad and completing the Fortec line-up is the talented Kit Belofsky, who last year charged to the Saudi Arabian F4 Championship title.

Xcel Motorsport have been a growing force in the championship since debuting two years ago and they’re back to challenge once more. South African Cole Hewetson stays put for a second season and he is joined by debutants Mate Kobakhidze, Jaber Alsabah and Jackson Wolny.

JHR Developments are former champions and it is that pedigree that they hope will spur their driver line-up towards the sharp end of the grid. British trio Lewis Wherrell, Timo Jüngling and Cameron Nelson team up with returning Haarni Sadiq.

Last but by no means list on the British F4 entry list is Virtuosi Racing. Joseph Smith turned plenty of heads during his brief foray last year while Jarrett Clark and George Proudford-Nalder will both cut their teeth in the championship for the first time.

Eve Lake-Grange, British F4 Championship Manager, said: “We are delighted to present our full field of drivers and teams for the 2026 Wera Tools F4 British Championship certified by FIA, as we head into what promises to be a historic campaign for the UK’s leading single-seater series.

“It is a testament to everyone involved in the championship that we have a capacity entry list for this season. We have a potent line-up of race winners from all around the world and the ingredients are there for us to have yet another season to remember.

“Along with unrivalled television coverage and several career-starting prizes, British F4 has never been in a stronger place than it is right now. We’re set for a fantastic year and we hope everyone enjoys what is to come.”

BARC enjoys weekend to remember on Cadwell Park return

The British Automobile Racing Club made a welcome return to Cadwell Park this past weekend (April 11-12) with several high-profile championships taking centre stage for the two-day ‘War of the Wolds’ meeting.

Having not visited the Lincolnshire venue for a couple of years, competitors and spectators were rightfully excited to take on the infamous twists and turns that have led to it to become affectionately nicknamed the ‘Mini Nürburgring’.

As expected, one of the headline attractions from the weekend proved to be Caterham Motorsport, where three of their ultra-competitive categories lifted the curtain on their respective 2026 campaigns.

More than 20 drivers went wheel-to-wheel for outright honours in the Bilstein Caterham Roadsport Championship however nobody was able to stop the commanding Richard Davies, who claimed back-to-back wins ahead of Kyle Townend.

Close finishes are part and parcel of Caterham racing and that was demonstrated in the FanDrive Caterham Seven 270R Championship, where the top two in qualifying were separated by a remarkable 0.041s.

Despite starting on pole position for race one, Oliver White was unable to stop the charging Brian Thornton from triumphing – the two split by half a second at the chequered flag. Thornton would double up in race two before Paul Oggelsby then pipped Bruno van Dyke to win a frenetic finale.

Over in the Vertex Caterham 310R Championship, William Harris enjoyed a sublime start to the new season as he reigned supreme in style. Despite losing out to pole position to his brother Charles, William went on to tally a hat-trick of wins around the 2.186-mile layout.

After starring at Donington Park last month, the Classic Touring Car Racing Club was back in action with an abundance of tin top entertainment that wowed the crowds – both those watching trackside and online via YouTube.

Adam Cunnington and Ian Thompson proved to be the cream of the crop in the Pre-66 Touring Cars. The Lotus Cortina drivers could barely be separated across two pulsating encounters however it was Cunnington that emerged with the bragging rights as he claimed a pair of wins.

Spoils were shared in the amalgamated Pre-83, Pre-93 and Pre-03 Touring Car contests, which welcomed a diverse grid of cars. Multiple title winner Ian Bower dominated race one in his BMW M3 however a non-finish for him in race two opened the door for Kam Tunio to triumph.

Rounding out the Classic Touring Car Racing Club action were two races from the combined Blue Oval Saloon Series and Classic/Historic Thunder. There, Mike Cutt was in a league of his own as he romped to victory in his stunning BMW E36 M3 ahead of the aforementioned Bower.

Ollie Smith’s scintillating start to the Junior Saloon Car Championship season continued at Cadwell Park as he extended his winning streak to five races. Beginning the year as a title favourite, last year’s lead rookie had taken a clean sweep of wins at the season-opener.

Keen to build on that around Cadwell Park, the talented teenager was forced to play second fiddle to Jake Wardle in qualifying after losing out on snaring pole position by just a tenth of a second. He wouldn’t be denied in the races however.

Getting the better of Wardle in races one and two, the second-year racer charged to his fourth and fifth wins of the season. Unfortunately, proceedings came to a premature end in the final bout in the shape of two red flags, although Max Scharfegger was ultimately declared the winner.

As it did at Donington Park for its 2026 curtain-raiser, the Adrian Flux Insurance MG Owners Club Championship boasted another stellar line-up however it was Lee Pearce in his MG ZR that took on a starring role as he claimed both wins.

Elsewhere, Marshal Groves hustled his Vauxhall Vectra Challenge to a pair of wins in the Track Action Racing Club while the Scottish MINI Cooper Cup rounded out the action with Jack Irvine and Chad Little enjoying a share of the spoils.

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