Under a flat grey sky at Silverstone, the MINI Challenge Trophy arrived for a weekend that felt raw rather than welcoming. It was overcast, breezy and noticeably chilly trackside, but crucially dry from start to finish.
The 2026 British Touring Car Championship officially burst into life at Brands Hatch on 8 April, as more than 9,000 fans packed into the venue for the series’ final pre-season test.
Nestled on the stunning coastline of Anglesey Circuit, where sea views meet sweeping tarmac, the Spring Drift Matsuri once again delivered a weekend of tyre smoke, screaming engines, and pure sideways spectacle.
The British GT Championship has officially launched its 34th season in style, with a packed and vibrant media day at Silverstone providing the first real glimpse of what lies ahead in 2026.
The 2026 Yorkshire Dales Rally will be remembered not just for its spectacular setting and flowing stages, but for the brutal conditions that defined its inaugural running.
Max McRae etched his name into the history books of the Get Jerky Rally North Wales on Saturday (28 March), securing a dramatic victory alongside co-driver Cameron Fair after a breathtaking final-stage showdown in ever-changing Welsh forest conditions.
Well that certainly felt like the longest winter I’ve had in a while. I’ll be frank and say that I’m not even sure if I know what direction to point the camera in at this stage.
Official pre-season testing for the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship got underway at Croft Circuit on 24–25 March, as a strong trackside crowd turned out to witness the first on-track action of the year for the UK’s premier tin-top series.
A busy timetable ensured there was no shortage of action, with a varied mix of grids taking to the circuit. From the Junior Saloon Car Championship to Britcar endurance, alongside Pre-66 machinery and early 2000s touring cars, the program offered something for every motorsport fan.
Michael Igoe and Kirsty Riddick emerged victorious on the Dukeries Rally at Donington Park after a closely fought seven-stage contest shaped by both fine margins and changing weather conditions.
The 2026 East Riding Stages Rally, run by Beverley & District Motor Club, opened the Protyre Motorsport UK Asphalt Rally Championship on 21–22 February. Based in Beverley, it attracted a capacity entry of Rally2 cars, leading asphalt specialists and rising talents keen to make an early impact.
The Pomeroy Trophy, run in its current form since 1952, defines the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s spirit. It asks one question: which is the best all-round touring car? Not the fastest or most valuable, but the most capable across tests rewarding balance, efficiency and consistency.
