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ROKiT British F4 Championship reveals exciting 2025 calendar

The ROKiT British F4 Championship certified by FIA has announced its calendar for the 2025 season, with two current Formula 1 Grand Prix circuits once again featuring on the schedule.

Eight rounds of the single-seater series will feature alongside the British Touring Car Championship next year however trips to Brands Hatch Indy and Croft have been replaced with two special outings.

For the third year in succession, the next generation of rising stars will experience the legendary Silverstone Grand Prix circuit as the take on the Home of British Motor Racing on the 2/3 May.

In addition, the series will also head overseas again to race around Zandvoort, which is the stage for the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.

The weekend format will remain consistent with previous seasons, with each meeting featuring two practice sessions, qualifying, and three races

With 30 races across 10 weekends making up the series, the championship is poised to maintain its status as one of the most difficult open-wheel titles to win.

2025 ROKiT British F4 Championship Calendar
26/27 April – Donington Park National
2/3 May – Silverstone GP
24/25 May – Snetterton
7/8 June – Thruxton
21/22 June – Oulton Park
26/27 July – Zandvoort
16/17 August – Knockhill
30/31 August – Donington Park GP
20/21 September – Silverstone National
4/5 October – Brands Hatch GP

Jake Hill: “It’s just a massive, overwhelming feeling of emotions”

Jake Hill has shared his delight after he was crowned British Touring Car Champion for the first time in his career at Brands Hatch last weekend (October 5/6).

On what proved to be a dramatic final day of the season on the Grand Prix layout of the Kent venue, the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver produced a champions drive in the finale to edge out Tom Ingram and lift the coveted prize.

Entering the weekend tied on points with Ingram in the standings, the BMW 330e M Sport racer charged to a hard-fought victory in race one before then shadowing Ingram in second place in the penultimate contest.

Those results set up a tantalising title showdown which saw Hill leading by a solitary point. In what was simply a winner-takes-all situation, Hill held his nerve in wet conditions to power past Ingram in the early stages and from there he didn’t look back as he cruised to the crown.

“It’s just a massive, overwhelming feeling of emotions,” said Hill. “This is the first championship I have ever won and we’ve gone and made sure it is the British Touring Car Championship – I can’t quite comprehend it all at the moment.

“That last race was all about just staying calm because Tom was initially very strong and had the initiative. After a few laps though I could see he didn’t have the pace and then it was about pick my moment. It swung massively in my favour suddenly and thankfully it went our way.

“This means so much though as I thought my career was done in 2018, when I pulled out halfway through, and then Shaun Hollamby saved the day. A mixture of Shaun and me being team-mates with Mark Blundell started this journey again.

“I owe the latter part of my career to Shaun for taking a risk on me and giving me a cheap enough drive that we could somehow get the money together to do it, which we did. My Dad also just never, ever gave up and now we’re BTCC champions!”

Titles decided across action-packed TOCA support bill at Brands Hatch

Champions weren’t just crowned in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch this past weekend (October 5/6), as two more titles were also decided in the championships that make up the TOCA support bill.

On what turned out to be an action-packed finale around the famous Grand Prix circuit, the bumper crowd in attendance were treated to a feast of wheel-to-wheel thrills as the battle for supremacy across each of the one-make categories reached an exciting crescendo.

George Gamble came out on top of a thrilling Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain finale to be crowned champion after the Rosland Gold By Century Motorsport driver went into the final race as one of three drivers that could triumph.

Eden Race Drive ace Harry Foster reigned supreme in the weekend’s opening encounter however all eyes were on race two as Gamble, Charles Rainford and Hugo Ellis battled each other, and the elements, in a bid for title glory.

With the pendulum swinging back and forth as the laps ticked by, Gamble took the fight by the scruff of the neck and began carving his way to the front of the field, ultimately dominating proceedings to clinch the Drivers’ Championship.

Things were just as tense in the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain where three drivers were also battling tooth-and-nail for the right to call themselves 2024 champion.

Team Parker Racing’s Will Jenkins arrived as the outside bet for the crown and he did everything that he could to overturn the deficit to the top two by winning all three races in commanding fashion.

While Jenkins threw everything he had at it, Sebastian Hopkins kept a cool head to ensure that he was scoring what was required and he ultimately pippex Max Coates to the crown by one point, with Jenkins a further eight in arrears.

In the ROKiT British F4 Championship certified by FIA, the pressure was very much off Deagen Fairclough after he secured an unassailable lead in the single-seater series last time out at Silverstone.

Becoming the tenth different driver to lift the coveted crown, the Hitech Pulse-Eight drivers record-breaking campaign saw a fitting final chapter written as he powered his way to two more race wins – taking his final season tally to 14.

JHR Developments’ Leo Robinson claimed the spoils in the re-run reverse grid contest that was cancelled at Silverstone while series runner-up Alex Ninovic capped off a fine season with his fifth win of the season in the other bout.

Like British F4, the destiny of the Vertu MINI CHALLENGE JCW crown was already decided with Dan Zelos having claimed a historic third title when the tin top category was last in action back in August at Knockhill.

Rookie Cup champion Max Hall charged to victory in the weekend’s opening bout before Nathan Edwards underlined his talents with a superlative performance that included a brace of race wins.

To view the full classification of results from all TOCA support championships, as well as the final standings for each, CLICK HERE.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship and TOCA support package will return in 2025, with the new season scheduled to get underway at Donington Park on April 26/27.

Jake Hill crowned BTCC champion at unmissable Brands Hatch finale

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship brought the curtain down on its 2024 season in action-packed style at Brands Hatch this past weekend (October 5/6) as Jake Hill was crowned champion for the first time.

On what was one of the most dramatic final days of the season in recent memory, the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver held his nerve in front of a capacity crowd on the world-famous Grand Prix circuit to cement his status as a tin top great.

Arriving at the Kent venue tied on points with Tom Ingram at the top of the standings, Hill charged to an impressive eighth win of the season in race one before adding a brace of podium finishes – the latter of which was enough to seal the coveted title.

Hill’s journey to clinching the biggest prize in UK motorsport has been nothing short of sensational this year with one pole position, eight wins and a further eight podium finishes being tallied over the course of the ten-event campaign.

Whilst unable to overhaul Hill from clinching the coveted crown, Ingram settled for runners-up laurels whilst outgoing Ash Sutton, Colin Turkington and Dan Cammish completed the top five in the standings.

Elsewhere, NAPA Racing UK claimed the Teams’ Championship for a third straight season but they were unable to stop BMW from sealing a record-breaking tenth Manufacturers-Constructors Championship.

Evans Halshaw Power Maxed Racing were the dominant force on their way to a maiden Independent Teams’ Championship while drivers Árón Taylor-Smith and Mikey Doble clinched the Independent Drivers’ and Jack Sears Trophy titles respectively.

Qualifying on Saturday afternoon set the scene for an action-packed Final’s Day as Turkington secured the Goodyear Wingfoot Award – which is awarded to the top qualifier – by snaring his fourth pole position of the campaign.

Race one would see drama ensue from the get-go as Ingram found himself caught up in an incident that ended the races of Sutton and Josh Cook within a couple of corners. Hill would escape unscathed from the incident and ultimately powered his way to a crucial win.

The tables would turn in race two as Ingram produced a stellar opening few laps to dispatch both Hill and Turkington before he cruised to victory. That result meant that just one point – in Hill’s favour – separated the pair heading into the final race of the year.

In what was an epic showdown, Sutton produced a clinical display in the wet conditions to sign off his tenure as champion with a victory however it was behind him where everyone’s attention was fixed.

Ingram initially got the better of Hill in the opening exchanges although it didn’t take long for the tide to turn and soon it was the BMW driver on the front foot. At mid-distance he found a way past Ingram and from there he didn’t look back as he went on to finish in second place.

With Ingram unable to strike back, Hill held his nerve and swept his way to an emotional first BTCC title.

To view the full classification of results from all BTCC sessions at Brands Hatch, as well as the final championship standings, CLICK HERE.

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship will return in 2025, with a brand-new season poised to start at Donington Park on April 26/27.

Goodyear named exclusive tyre supplier for TOCA Junior Championship

The Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship has announced that Goodyear has been named as its exclusive tyre supplier for the 2025 season and beyond.

Ahead of the series’ eagerly anticipated debut next year, the global tyre manufacturer has collaborated with the championship to supply tyres to all entrants, as well as provide their on-site expertise at every event.

Goodyear will provide teams and drivers with the latest Direzza Race tyres, with restrictions being placed on the number of tyres that are allocated at each event to ensure parity and to also contain costs. 

The TOCA Junior Championship is the latest high-profile category to align itself with Goodyear, with the British Touring Car Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship both working closely with them on and off the track in recent years.

Vickie MacClinton, TOCA Junior Championship Operations Director, said: “Goodyear is a world leader in racing and has a proud and proven history in the sport which spans multiple decades and championships.

“The unrivalled knowledge and experience they have amassed, as well as the working relationship we have have built with the brand on other projects, made it a logical and simple decision to ensure that all cars will run on Goodyear rubber from next year.

“From a brand awareness perspective, it’s great to be able to showcase the iconic Goodyear name, just like the British Touring Car Championship has been doing so for the last few years.”

Mickey Butler, Goodyear UK Racing Manager, added: “As the Goodyear family enters its 22nd consecutive year as the partner to the BTCC, we are proud to extend our support to the championships that form important and credible rungs on the junior racing ladder.

“Goodyear has a long history of supporting junior motorsport and to be an official partner of the Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship is a natural step.”

The 2025 Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship will feature on the support bill at all ten British Touring Car Championship race meetings next year, with the season-opener taking place at Donington Park on the 26-27 April.

British Truck Racing Championship lights up Le Mans

The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship is set for an unmissable title showdown after a action-packed penultimate event of the season at Le Mans this past weekend (September 28/29) ensured that the battle for supremacy in Division 1 and Division 2 will go down to the wire.

Marking the series’ first trip to mainland Europe in more than five years, the outing in France proved to be memorable as the heavyweight behemoths shared the bill with the FIA European Truck Racing Championship – producing four blockbusters contests in the process.

Ryan Smith ensured he now has at least one hand on the coveted Division 1 title after delivering a wheel-perfect performance during the series’ maiden visit to France and the world-famous Le Mans circuit.

Arriving at the Bugatti course with a commanding advantage at the top of the standings, Smith wasted no time in laying laid down a marker to the rest of the field as he blasted his way to pole position during Saturday’s qualifying session.

With a front-row start guaranteed for race one, the Daimler Freightliner driver quickly pulled clear of the chasing pack and went on to claim a comfortable lights-to-flag victory ahead of David Jenkins and Stuart Oliver.

Starting from the rear of the grid for race two, the Mansfield racer utilised every possible overtaking opportunity to charge up the order before wrestling the lead, and ultimately the race win, away from Michael Oliver in the closing stages while John Bowler finished third.

Dominating Sunday’s qualifying session as the sun rose over the iconic venue, Smith was unrelenting out front in race three as he dominated proceedings to win by almost 20 seconds ahead of the Team Oliver Racing duo of Stuart and Michael.

He then arguably left his best performance until the very end as he carved his way from the rear of the field before going head-to-head with Steven Powell. The latter delivered a mesmerising defensive drive for a number of laps before Smith finally found a way past with a few tours to go.

That victory, his fourth in as many races in northern France, ensured that he now heads to Brands Hatch within striking distance of the crown while the likes of Powell and Jenkins will need to dig deep if they’re to overhaul the current eight-time championship holder.

Arriving at Le Mans, just one point separated John Powell and Simon Cole at the head of the Division 2 standings however that gap has now widened after Powell romped to a hat-trick of race wins over the weekend.

With NAPA Racing UK’s Paul Rivett unable to compete, the battle for this year’s title is poised to boil down to between Powell and Cole – and every point therefore is crucial from now until the final chequered flag falling at Brands Hatch.

Like the aforementioned Smith, Powell enjoyed an unbeaten Saturday in his DAF as he claimed pole position around the 2.600-mile layout and then followed it up with an impressive brace of race wins.

Behind him, former champion Adam Bint and main protagonist Cole completed the podium in race one before Cole and Willem Breedijk – who made a welcome return to the series in his Volvo – claimed second and third in race two.

Bint would be the driver to break Powell’s winning streak on Sunday as he triumphed in race three ahead of Powell however crucially Breedijk occupied the final spot on the rostrum, costing fourth placed Cole a handful of points.

Powell returned to winning ways in the final contest albeit it was the most difficult of the lot as he withstood race-long pressure from Bint to triumph by a little under one second. As he had done earlier in the day, Breedijk got the better of Cole to snatch third while Archie Handy was fifth.

To view the full classification of results from all British Truck Racing Championship sessions at Le Mans, CLICK HERE.


All four races from the penultimate event of the season are available to view on the British Truck Racing Championship YouTube channel HERE.


The British Truck Racing Championship will bring the curtain down on its 2024 season at Brands Hatch on November 2/3.

BTCC edges closer to 100% sustainable fuel following Silverstone success

The Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship has moved ever-closer to a sustainable fuel future after running an extensive trial in a fully competitive environment at the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, last weekend (September 21/22).

Working closely with long-term partners Haltermann Carless on this ground-braking project, the UK’s premier motorsport series is aiming for all cars entered into the championship to run 100% sustainable fuel.

Silverstone marked the latest milestone in the development process as the Duckhams Racing with Un-Limited Motorsport car of Daryl DeLeon ran the latest 100% sustainable fuel for the full duration of the race weekend with support from Haltermann Carless, M-Sport and Aero Tec Laboratories Ltd (ATL).

DeLeon contested every session with absolutely no fuel issues reported, and critically the pace and performance results were recorded to be equal of those cars running the regular controlled championship fuel.

The Hiperflo ECO102 R100 is a fully sustainable fuel, which meets FIA criteria as an advanced sustainable fuel. The fuel is a pure drop-in solution, it requires no hardware modifications to existing engines and crucially delivers no loss in performance compared to the current control fuel used in the championship. 

The fuel itself achieves a greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction of approximately 55% on a well-to-wheel (WtW) basis compared to the fossil fuel baseline. If the full BTCC grid adopted this fully sustainable fuel for the entire season, it would result in a CO2 reduction of approximately 50,000 kg, equivalent to the combined weight of around 37 BTCC cars.

Series Organiser – TOCA – will continue to work closely alongside Haltermann Carless over the coming weeks and months with the plan to move fully to a 100% sustainable fuel as the championship’s chosen controlled fuel. The DeLeon car is expected to continue running the fuel at the Brands Hatch season finale next weekend (5/6 October).

“We are delighted with the significant progress we have made with regard to 100% sustainable fuel – working closely alongside Haltermann Carless and our teams – with last weekend’s results representing a significant milestone in the project,” said BTCC Chief Executive Alan Gow.

“The development work doesn’t stop here, however, as we actively strive to even further improve the efficiency and performance of the sustainable fuel going forward.

“This is an important and essential step for the BTCC as we continue to look to maintain the competitiveness and excitement synonymous with our championship, but in a more sustainable way.”

Adrian Stuart, Haltermann Carless Head of Performance Fuels Sales UK, added: “In recent years, the focus in motorsport has shifted toward sustainable fuels, a challenge we have embraced with the same dedication that has fuelled our success with the BTCC over the past 30 years.

“At Silverstone we were able to showcase a fully sustainable fuel during a championship weekend and we would like to thank to Daryl DeLeon and Duckhams Racing for supporting this trial. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with the BTCC and engine partners to bring even more sustainable, high-performance fuels to the racetrack in the future.

“This is a significant development and enforces our commitment to driving low-carbon solutions through our motorsport brands, Carless Racing Fuels and ETS Racing Fuels. More breakthroughs are on the horizon as we continue to innovate and refine our fuel formulations.”

Chevron B1417 completes successful maiden test day at Anglesey

Preparations for the 2025 Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship took another step forward earlier this week (26 September) as the Chevron B1417 car completed a successful first day of testing at Anglesey Circuit.

Commencing what is poised to be an extensive test programme for the new machine over the coming months, the car enjoyed a trouble-free shakedown at the Welsh venue with Championship Director Dave Beecroft completing more than 300 laps. 

Little over a month on since the bespoke rear-wheel-drive car was launched to the world and with the UK’s governing body, Motorsport UK, having given its seal of approval of the car recently, the maiden track test marked a historic moment for the new series.

Running through planned preparation and installation checks to begin with, the car soon emerged from the pit lane in the morning and went on to complete its maiden laps around the 2.100-mile circuit in overcast conditions.

Recording solid mileage as the day wore on, the car – which boasts a number of industry leading safety features — ran faultlessly straight out of the box. Meeting all of the targets and goals that were set out beforehand by Beecroft, and the team responsible for building the car, further testing for the Chevron B1417 is now expected to continue in the coming weeks.

“It’s an extremely proud moment for everyone involved in the TOCA Junior Championship,” said Beecroft. “This project has been two years in the making and to have now completed our very first track test with the car is both special and historic. 

“To be the one to driving it out of the pit lane for the first time was outstanding; I’d had this idea of the car in my head for a number of years so to actually get behind the wheel of it was the culmination of a lot of hard work and long nights. 

“Since we launched the car we’ve been meticulously planning what the aims and objectives of our first test would be. With it being a new car there are the inevitable teething issues but thankfully the car ran faultlessly all day, which is a testament to everyone’s hard work behind the scenes.

“Our plan was to carry out a full systems check and then complete a number of short runs, all with the aim of finding out what does and doesn’t work. It’s been so far so good and we’ve gathered plenty of data that provides us with a solid baseline to move forward from.

“It won’t be too long until we start putting other drivers in the hot seat and allow them to turn the wick and push the car to its limits. Having as much feedback as possible is important to ensure we provide the best product to our customer teams and drivers.”

Further updates on the Chevron B1417 test programme will be provided in due course as the countdown continues to the opening round of the 2025 Mairon Freight UK TOCA Junior Championship, which is scheduled to begin at Donington Park on the 26-27 April.

TCR UK Championship joins BARC roster for 2025

The TCR UK Touring Car Championship will run under the British Automobile Racing Club banner in 2025; with its calendar for next year also revealed.

The calendar for the hugely popular tin top category includes two meetings alongside the huge crowds of the British Truck Racing Championship, as well as a return to the support bill of the British GT Championship.

Next season begins with back-to-back events at Donington Park, the first of which takes place on National circuit in March before then switching to the Grand Prix layout a few weeks later in early April alongside the British GT contingent.

The Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, follows in May before a trip to North Yorkshire and Croft Circuit marks the halfway point in the season.

Oulton Park in Cheshire occupies the customary July date, providing a one-day spectacular for the championship before its annual summer break.

The action resumes in September when the series joins the British Truck Racing Championship for the first time in its history. This will be the first of two weekends together starting with Snetterton, using the 300 layout.

The 2025 TCR UK season reaches its climax at Brands Hatch on the first weekend of November, using the Indy circuit. Fans will be treated to a glorious end to the season as they also enjoy the British Truck Racing Championship’s Firework Finale over the same weekend.

Stewart Lines, Championship Promoter, said: “We are delighted to announce that we have joined forces with BARC for the 2025 season. The team at BARC showed a huge enthusiasm for the growth of TCR UK and with their platform, we are planning to move forward and deliver a really strong product for the UK market.”

Ben Taylor, BARC Chief Executive, added: “We are delighted to welcome TCR UK to the BARC family and look forward to working with Stewart and the team to grow the championship further.

“BARC has a well-deserved reputation for delivering premium race meetings for our customers and I am sure that the TCR UK grid will appreciate a new level of professionalism and enjoy better value for money for their series.”

2025 TCR UK Touring Car Championship Calendar

22/23 March – Donington Park National
5/6 April – Donington Park GP
17/18 May – Silverstone National
14/15 June – Croft
5 July – Oulton Park
13/14 September – Snetterton 300
1/2 November – Brands Hatch Indy

To find out more about the TCR UK Touring Car Championship, visit https://www.tcr-uk.co.uk/

Milltek Sport Civic Cup to race under BARC banner in 2025

The British Automobile Racing Club can today (September 24) announce that it has been selected as the new organising club for Milltek Sport Civic Cup next year.

Already recognised as one of the UK’s most competitive single-make championships, the Civic Cup will compete across seven weekends next year, with six of those supporting the TCR UK Touring Car Championship.

The 2025 campaign begins on the National circuit at Donington Park in March, with the popular Leicestershire venue being used by the series for the first time in two years.

The first of two visits to Brands Hatch to takes place in April and this will also be the first of three visits where the Civic Cup will make its debut alongside the British Truck Racing Championship, bringing the exciting tin-top series to a new audience.

Other venues that the Civic Cup will visit includes the Home of British Motor Racing, Silverstone, as well as Croft, Oulton Park and Snetterton.

Fireworks are then expected to fly back at Brands Hatch as 2025 champions are crowned in front of a capacity crowd in early November.

Stewart Lines, Championship Promoter, said: “I’m very happy that we are able to provide the 2025 calendar for the Milltek Sport Civic Cup. This championship is one of the most competitive and affordable single-make championships in the UK and I’m certain that they will make a great addition to the BARC Portfolio for next year.”

2025 Milltek Sport Civic Cup Calendar

22/23 March – Donington Park National
19/20 April – Brands Hatch Indy
17/18 May – Silverstone National
14/15 June – Croft
5 July – Oulton Park
13/14 September – Snetterton 300
1/2 November – Brands Hatch Indy

To find out more about the Milltek Sport Civic Cup, visit https://civic-cup.co.uk/.

Britcar unveils plans for 2025 Britcar Endurance Championship

Britcar has today (September 24) announced that it is poised to embark on an exciting new era in 2025 with a new format of the Britcar Endurance Championship.

Following the conclusion of this year’s campaign, the organisers have announced that the British Endurance Championship (BEC) and Britcar Trophy Championship will amalgamate to form one single Championship for the 2025 season.

Going back to its original title – The Britcar Endurance Championship – the championship will include six competitor classes and feature of a mixture of one 90-minute or two 45-minute races across eight rounds – all of which will take place at major UK circuits.

Classes are set to mirror the old BEC and Trophy structures, with the top class featuring Ferrari Challenge and Porsche Cup cars. GT4 and cars of similar performance within the Trophy category – including the ever-competitive Clios – will round out the remaining classes.

Cars will run on Goodyear or Dunlop Direzza race tyres accordingly and performance is set to be balanced both technically and for individual Pro-Am pairings, by allotted pit stop timings, through and within the class structure.

Claire Hedley, Britcar Managing Director, said: “We’re extremely excited to be announcing the revamped Britcar Endurance Championship and are confident that it will mark the start of an exciting new chapter.

“In response to the current climate of endurance racing, and after reflecting on the 2024 season, we feel that it necessary to bring our two flagship championships together to run on one single grid.

“There a multitude of benefits for doing this, not least that we will see packed grids of fantastic machines battling it out across the length and breadth of the UK. I’d like to thank all of our partners, teams and drivers for supporting this decision and look forward to 2025.

“Also, we are so pleased to bring the infamous Night Race back to Brands which was so popular and we’re confident that people are still wanting it and it’s now in our calendar.”

Provisional 2025 Britcar Endurance Championship Calendar

April 5 – Silverstone International
May 3 – Silverstone GP
June 1 – Snetterton
July 5 – Thruxton
August 9 – Donington Park
September 13 – Snetterton
October 11 – Oulton Park
November 15 – Brands Hatch Indy (Night Race)

History-making weekend for TOCA support bill at Silverstone

The fight for front-running supremacy on the support bill of the British Touring Car Championship intensified at Silverstone this past weekend (September 21/22) to set up what promises to be a grandstand finish at Brands Hatch in less than two weeks’ time. 

Taking centre stage on the National layout of the Home of British Motor Racing, thrilling wheel-to-wheel racing played out across four categories with one title – the ROKiT British F4 Championship certified by FIA – being wrapped up with a round to spare. 

Having been the driver to beat for much of the season, Hitech Pulse-Eight’s Deagen Fairclough converted his commanding advantage at the top of the standings into an unassailable lead after producing another superlative performance in the single-seater series.

Fairclough became the latest leading light to claim the coveted trophy in emphatic fashion as he blasted his way to pole position in qualifying before then claiming two commanding lights-to-flag race wins. 

In addition to becoming the tenth champion of the series, Fairclough also set a brand-new record for the championship as he eclipsed Alex Dunne’s record for the most race wins in a single season, raising the benchmark to 12.

Only two of the weekend’s three races took place at the Northamptonshire venue however as two red flags in race two led to the contest being postponed. It would later be cancelled altogether due to heavy rainfall. 

History was made in the Porsche Carrera Cup Great Britain as Team Parker Racing’s Abbie Eaton took centre stage to become the first-ever female driver to win an outright race in the ultra-competitive series. 

Showing plenty of pace around the 1.64-mile circuit during practice, Pro-Am entrant Eaton clinched a sensational pole position in qualifying and then shadowed Charles Rainford in race one after making a small mistake while in the lead. 

Race two was where Eaton made history though as the right tyre call saw the accomplished racer blast into the lead at the start and from there she never looked back, leading all 29 laps to triumph ahead of George Gamble and Daniel Lloyd. 

Max Coates continues to lead the Porsche Sprint Challenge Great Britain standings, despite the fact he didn’t stand on the top step of the podium across any of the series’ three races during the weekend. 

Coates’ nearest challenge Sebastian Hopkins claimed victory in race one before Thomas Bradshaw and Will Jenkins then went on to claim a win apiece. With three races remaining, Coates holds a ten-point lead going into Brands Hatch. 

The Vertu MINI CHALLENGE Trophy made its last appearance of the season on the TOCA support bill and it too didn’t disappoint with three action-packed races that had fans on the edge of their seats. 

Chandler Motorsport’s Rhys Hurd continued his recent streak of winning the opening race of the weekend before there was a maiden victory in the tin top category for Graves Motorsport’s James Black in race two.

Sam Gornall concluded the action as he led home a Westbourne Motorsport 1-2-3-4 and with it, opened up a commanding lead at the head of the standings with just one race meeting now remaining. 

To view the full classification of results from all sessions at Silverstone, CLICK HERE.