WINNERS HILL AND THOMPSON TIE UP BTCC DEALS FOR 2023
Race winner Jake Hill and Jack Sears Trophy winner Bobby Thompson have confirmed that they will remain with WSR and Team Hard respectively to continue to chase British Touring Car Championship glory in 2023.
Hill was in the hunt for the title in his first season in the rear-wheel-drive MB Motorsport-branded BMW 330e M Sport, which was operated by WSR. He took three wins on his way to third place in 2022. Hill, 28, said “For me, last year felt like a year where I truly arrived in the championship. To be able to have that consistency in our programme heading into 2023 can only be a huge help, for what will be a first for me in my time in the BTCC. There’s no hiding from what our aim will be heading into the new season – it’s now a case of getting our heads down and getting to work.”
Thompson, meanwhile, will continue with Kent-based Team Hard to drive its Cupra R in a second season. Thompson, 26, took the car’s maiden outright podium at Brands Hatch last season on his way to 14th in the points.
“We have a huge opportunity to challenge for the Independents Trophy next year,” said Thompson. “I’m under no illusions as to the work needed to take the next step, but I believe that both myself and the team are ready.”