Ingram Leads BTCC Season Opener at Donington Park

Ingram leads the BTCC season opener at Donington Park, while Oncu breaks the Moto2 lap record in Spain.

Tom Ingram from Team Vertu set the pace in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season opener at Donington Park, clocking a remarkable time of 1m07 during the first free practice session. His teammate, Tom Chilton, closely trailed with a time of +0.565s, while Ashley Sutton from NAPA Racing UK finished +0.740s behind Ingram in his Ford Focus ST.

In the British GT Championship, Optimum Racing showcased impressive speed during the opening practice at Silverstone. Mahiki Racing`s Lotus Emiras, driven by Jack Mitchell and Steven Lake, excelled in the GT4 category, indicating a strong start to the season.

The Cookstown 100 featured a variety of races, although specific results for Supersport A, Super Twin, Open A, and the Grand Final were not detailed. Meanwhile, in the Moto2 World Championship, Deniz Oncu topped the final practice session at Circuito de Jerez – Ángel Nieto in Spain, setting a new all-time lap record of 1:39.564, surpassing Jake Dixon`s record from 2024.

This weekend marks an exciting start to the motorsports calendar in the UK, with thrilling performances across various competitions.

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