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The 2019 Kwik Fit[1] British Touring Car Championship (commonly abbreviated as BTCC) was a motor racing championship for production-based touring cars held across England and Scotland. The championship featured a mix of professional motor racing teams and privately funded amateur drivers competing in highly modified versions of family cars which are sold to the general public and conform to the technical regulations for the championship. The 2019 season was the 62nd British Touring Car Championship season and the ninth season for cars conforming to the Next Generation Touring Car (NGTC) technical specification. Colin Turkington successfully defended his title to equal Andy Rouse as the only four time BTCC Champions.
Teams and drivers
All teams and drivers competed under British racing licenses.
Drivers and teams changes
Changed teams
- Jack Goff secured a last-minute drive with RCIB Insurance with Fox Transport after Mike Bushell left the series for the Renault UK Clio Cup.[31]
- Tom Oliphant will debut with Team BMW after driving for Ciceley Motorsport in 2018.[5]
- Jason Plato and Rob Collard moved from Adrian Flux Subaru Racing and Team BMW to Sterling Insurance with Power Maxed Racing.[8][7]
- Josh Cook moved from Power Maxed Racing to BTC Racing.[35]
- Ollie Jackson moved from AmDTuning.Com to Team Shredded Wheat Racing with Gallagher.[14]
- Sam Tordoff moved from Motorbase Performance to Cobra Sport AmD AutoAid/RCIB Insurance.[21]
- Senna Proctor moved from Power Maxed Racing to Adrian Flux Subaru Racing.[9]
- Jake Hill moved from Team HARD. to TradePriceCars.com.[25]
Entering/re-entering BTCC
- Nicolas Hamilton returned to the series after racing in the Renault UK Clio Cup in 2017-18, driving a third car for Motorbase Performance under the RoKit Racing banner, having last raced in 2015.[15]
- Ex-Formula One driver Mark Blundell made his series debut, with TradePriceCars.com.[24]
- Mini Challenge UK drivers Rob Smith and Sam Osborne both made their series debut with Excelr8 Motorsport.[19][18][17]
- 2018 Ginetta GT4 Supercup Am champion Michael Crees made his series debut, with GKR Scaffolding with Autobrite Direct.[29]
- Daniel Rowbottom made his series debut, with Ciceley Motorsport.[36]
Leaving BTCC
- Mike Bushell left the series for the Renault UK Clio Cup to open up a space in Team HARD's BTCC line-up.[38]
- Ethan Hammerton left the series to compete in the Renault UK Clio Cup with Team HARD.[39]
- 2018 TCR UK champion Daniel Lloyd left the series to race in the 2019 TCR Europe and TCR China Touring Car series.[40][41]
- Sam Smelt left the series to race in the British GT Championship with Árón Taylor-Smith.[42]
- Rob Austin left the series as he was unable to secure an entry into the 2019 season.[43]
- Brett Smith left the series to compete in the VW Racing Cup
Team changes
- West Surrey Racing switched from running the BMW 125i M Sport to the newer BMW 330i M Sport.[44]
- BTC Racing switched from running the Honda Civic Type R (FK2) to the newer Honda Civic Type R (FK8).[34]
- AmDTuning.Com switched their two MG6 GTs for two Honda Civic Type R (FK2).[20]
- HMS Racing left the series as they were unable to secure an entry into the 2019 season.[43]
- Eurotech Racing withdrew from the BTCC after the 2018 season.[31]
Mid season changes
- Laser Tools Racing switched from running the Mercedes-Benz A-Class to the Infiniti Q50 after the Oulton Park round.[28]
- Sam Tordoff withdrew from the season ahead of the Knockhill round for personal reasons. Mike Bushell replaced him for the remainder of the season.[22]
- Nicolas Hamilton pulled out of the rest of the season after the Knockhill round due to sponsorship problems.[45] Michael Caine subsequently replaced him for the remainder of the season.[16]
Race calendar
The championship calendar was announced by the championship organisers on 13 June 2018. Rockingham Motor Speedway will be replaced in the calendar by a second Thruxton Circuit round.[46]
Results
Championship standings
- Notes
- No driver may collect more than one point for leading a lap per race regardless of how many laps they lead.
Drivers' Championship
(key)
Manufacturers'/Constructors' Championship
Teams' Championship
Independent Drivers' Championship
Independent Teams' Championship
Jack Sears Trophy
References
- ^ "Kwik Fit replaces Dunlop as BTCC title sponsor". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 25 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g "BTCC reveals 30 car entry for 2019 campaign". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "BMW Bring 3 Series Back To Britain's Premier Motorsport Championship". BTCC.NET. 27 Feb 2019. Retrieved 27 Feb 2019.
- ^ "Colin Turkington to defend BTCC title with WSR". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 7 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Tom Oliphant joins West Surrey Racing". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 12 December 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Andrew Jordan remains with WSR for third season". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 9 January 2019. Retrieved 9 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Rob Collard secures Power Maxed Racing seat". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 26 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Jason Plato returns to Vauxhall with Power Maxed Racing deal". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 20 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Senna Proctor makes BMR Racing switch". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 19 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Ash Sutton re-signs with BMR Racing". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "HONDA LOOKING TO BUILD ON FK8'S MAIDEN CAMPAIGN".
- ^ a b c "Toyota makes manufacturer return with Speedworks". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 27 November 2018. Retrieved 27 November 2018.
- ^ "Speedworks reveal 2019 livery, new title sponsor". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Motorbase confirm revised driver pairing for 2019". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 10 January 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2019.
- ^ a b c "Nicolas Hamilton completes Motorbase Performance line-up". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ a b c "Michael Caine makes BTCC return for final two rounds". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 28 September 2019.
- ^ a b c "Excelr8 Motorsport joins BTCC grid with MG". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Sam Osborne completes 2019 BTCC field". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 5 March 2019.
- ^ a b "MINI Challenge graduate Rob Smith joins Excelr8". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Cobra Sport AmD Racing acquire ex-Eurotech Hondas". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2018.
- ^ a b c "AmD confirms Sam Tordoff, Rory Butcher for 2019 BTCC assault". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Mike Bushell confirmed as Sam Tordoff's substitute". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 12 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ a b "Trade Price Cars Racing confirm 2019 BTCC programme". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 17 October 2018. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Ex-F1 racer Mark Blundell completes Trade Price Cars Racing line-up". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 13 February 2019. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Jake Hill secures Trade Price Cars Racing seat". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 15 December 2018. Retrieved 15 December 2018.
- ^ a b c "Team Parker unveil revised colours for 2019". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
- ^ a b c "Laser Tools Racing takes BTCC programme in house". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 17 January 2019. Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Infiniti returns to the BTCC grid with Laser Tools Racing". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ a b c d e "Bobby Thompson re-signs with Team HARD". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 31 October 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- ^ "Ginetta champion Michael Crees completes Team HARD line-up". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 19 November 2018. Retrieved 19 November 2018.
- ^ a b c "Jack Goff secures last minute return". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Team HARD names Carl Boardley for full campaign". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 7 November 2018. Retrieved 7 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Chris Smiley re-signs with BTC Racing". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 11 February 2019. Retrieved 11 February 2019.
- ^ a b "BTC Racing upgrades to latest generation Honda Civic Type R". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 6 March 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Josh Cook completes BTC Racing line-up". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Dan Rowbottom to debut in Ciceley Mercedes in 2019". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Rowbottom, who was a three-time race winner in the one-make Renault series in 2018, will line up alongside the team's regular driver Adam Morgan next season". Autosport. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 21 November 2018.
- ^ "Mike Bushell switches to Clio Cup UK to open up Team HARD slot". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "COATES AND HAMMERTON TO SPEARHEAD TEAM HARD'S CLIO CUP ASSAULT". thecheckeredflag.co.uk. The Checkered Flag. 11 January 2019. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Dan Lloyd secures TCR China drive with MacPro Racing". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
- ^ "Dan Lloyd joins TCR Europe with Brutal Fish". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- ^ "RACE Performance & Smelt Confirm Mustang GT4 Entry". dailysportscar. 4 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
- ^ a b "HMS Racing to miss 2019 BTCC season". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ^ "West Surrey Racing to run new BMW 330i for 2019 BTCC season". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "Nicolas Hamilton to miss Silverstone, Brands Hatch". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
- ^ Meaden, Damien (26 May 2017). "Thruxton gets second event as 2019 BTCC calendar unveiledr". TouringCarTimes. Mediaempire Stockholm AB. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
External links
- Official website
- TouringCarTimes