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The 2026 British Touring Car Championship season officially roared into life at Brands Hatch, as Media Day delivered exactly what the series does best — close competition, strong narratives, and a paddock buzzing with anticipation.

The 2026 British Touring Car Championship did not ease into life. It stuttered, reset, and went again. Media Day at Brands Hatch, doubling as the final official pre season test, delivered exactly what the Indy circuit is known for.

At Brands Hatch Circuit, a packed Easter crowd witnessed a weekend that set the tone early: tight margins, multiple contenders, and absolutely no room for passengers.

The 2026 British GT Championship kicked off its season in official style yesterday at Silverstone, as teams, drivers and cars gathered for the annual media day - a joint event this year with Ginetta’s newly SRO-managed UK championships.

When Jason Plato officially retired from BTCC racing at the end of 2022, after 23 seasons, over 600 races and 97 victories, most assumed the curtain had finally come down on one of British motorsport's most compelling stories.

The 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship may not have fired its first competitive shot yet, but if two days of pre-season testing at Croft Circuit are anything to go by, the season ahead is shaping up to be one of the most compelling.

The day began under a blanket of fog, but spirits in the paddock were high. It wasn’t long before the sun broke through, setting the tone for the opening round of the new motorsport season.