The 2022 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship’s official pre-season programme got underway at Donington Park today (29 March), as the Leicestershire venue hosted the first of three Hybrid Installation Tests ahead of its season-opener on 23/24 April.

Pitlane News had the honour of being invited along to the 1st EVER Praga Cup series, run by Praga Cars and what a weekend it was...!!!

For three days only, the chance to be part of the world of luxury cars—historic and modern—and to enjoy the exciting lifestyle that goes with this exclusive set. Carefully curated on the lawn will be a ‘concours’ of 60 rare historic automobiles.

• Masterclasses with favourite tipples sampled in the Tasting Tent • Best of British artisan market showcasing the best local fare • Celebrity chefs on the Silverstone Kitchen Live stage • Foodie Fest admission included with event tickets•

• An industry first, the Sustainable Championships Index™ (SChI) assesses the sustainability performance of globally recognized motorsport championships.

It is now only 30 days till Hughs first race of 2022. Hugh tells us. "Can't believe it will be almost 6 months since I last raced. Magny-Cours was the last round of the French Championship and I was only 4 points from winning the championship outright".

• 14-year-old Kiwi takes next step on ladder to Formula One future • Talented teenager joins top Carlin team to contest 2022 F4 British Championship • Successful first pre-season test completed at famous Brands Hatch circuit