[BTCC] BTCC News & Rumours 2025

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by TinTopGrumpy

Frankly I'll be amazed if he doesn't outperform Morgans results in that car. There's nothing in DeLeons career that makes me think he isn't capable of being a top BTCC driver.

I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up third best of the WSR drivers next season with maybe a couple of Race 3 wins.

Morgan if he is going to Excler8 could be quite interesting to watch.

[coffinpilot]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

Wonder if we'll get anymore announcements before Christmas now or if that's our lot until ASI rolls around now?

Is there a BTCC stand or a TCR stand this year? I've seen that the likes of 750 and MSVR are having a bunch of cars, and the Tingram tent will be there. Is it that important anymore?

I'll be going for one day (only because the in-laws live in Hockley, and I'll be going with the Father In Law) but not sure whther to go on an industry day, or the public day, although I don't even know if it'll be that full then!!

Is there much BTCC stuff at Race Retro? I've never been.

[cxx666]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

Wonder if we'll get anymore announcements before Christmas now or if that's our lot until ASI rolls around now?

I can't see ASI bringing much news. Gone are the days where it was the big one for drivers being announced and cars unveiled there.
I can't say I blame teams and drivers for shifting away from that way of doing that though. If you're making your big announcements, you want it to be the talking point of the media/fans day rather than being swept up in a wave of others doing the same thing. Yesterday for example, the big talking point has been DeLeon and WSR, which is obviously spilling over into today too. Last week it was Restart being talked about it.
I think that's the way it should be.

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by cxx666

I can't see ASI bringing much news. Gone are the days where it was the big one for drivers being announced and cars unveiled there.
I can't say I blame teams and drivers for shifting away from that way of doing that though. If you're making your big announcements, you want it to be the talking point of the media/fans day rather than being swept up in a wave of others doing the same thing. Yesterday for example, the big talking point has been DeLeon and WSR, which is obviously spilling over into today too. Last week it was Restart being talked about it.
I think that's the way it should be.

I'd expect just the usual driver interviews that you can sometimes glean the odd bit of info from. But besides that I don't expect too much.

Not really sure who ASI is really for anymore. F1 it appears there's only going to be Ollie Bearman there and other series seem to have a token presence. Much better for teams to do announcements at their own pace

[Overboost]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

Haha just saw this! WSR basically having all their drivers agreed before Christmas is quite odd!

Not quite. Turks’ deal isn’t done yet. It is likely but not a done deal yet.

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by Overboost

Not quite. Turks’ deal isn’t done yet. It is likely but not a done deal yet.

That would be an off season shock if Turks isn't back!

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

Is there much BTCC stuff at Race Retro? I've never been.

Race Retro is aimed at the historic / classic / club market. There might be a old BTCC car there but nothing modern.

[cxx666]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

That would be an off season shock if Turks isn't back!

Was there not internet talk earlier in the year of him hanging up his helmet after this year, to focus on his son(s) racing?

[S griffin]

Originally Posted by cxx666

Was there not internet talk earlier in the year of him hanging up his helmet after this year, to focus on his son(s) racing?

Well if it’s only internet talk, how true is it?

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by cxx666

Was there not internet talk earlier in the year of him hanging up his helmet after this year, to focus on his son(s) racing?

There is every year! I think Lewis did the Fiesta (?) junior scholarship this winter, so I guess he’ll probably be properly circuit racing next year if he wasn’t already, becoming more of a commitment and cost.

[S griffin]

His first son will be 16 next year

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Evantra

There is every year! I think Lewis did the Fiesta (?) junior scholarship this winter, so I guess he’ll probably be properly circuit racing next year if he wasn’t already, becoming more of a commitment and cost.

And his main sponsor is a Mr Pete Osborne, interestingly.

[MarcusH26]

https://btcc.net/adam-morgan-strengthens-team-vertu-line-up/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHGJk5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXQ2sB_m32OZ-opAFvS9xa1l0_rScb4THMaMUJS953pbf2oXTHQ-ZXizkw_aem_M7PBQxhhQeMc1fsUvoTBQg

Adam Morgan joins Excler8.

[Ant25]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

https://btcc.net/adam-morgan-strengthens-team-vertu-line-up/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHGJk5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXQ2sB_m32OZ-opAFvS9xa1l0_rScb4THMaMUJS953pbf2oXTHQ-ZXizkw_aem_M7PBQxhhQeMc1fsUvoTBQg

Adam Morgan joins Excler8.

Good move I think for him and the team! I have no idea who will be in that final seat tho.

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by Ant25

Good move I think for him and the team! I have no idea who will be in that final seat tho.

I think the longer it goes on the less likely it will be Zelos. I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone else from Minis that brings a bit of cash.

[Ant25]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

I think the longer it goes on the less likely it will be Zelos. I wouldn't be surprised if it was someone else from Minis that brings a bit of cash.

I would say Thompson would be a good one but I think I he’s set his eyes on Trying to get back in a BMW

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by Ant25

I would say Thompson would be a good one but I think I he’s set his eyes on Trying to get back in a BMW

Sounds like Bobby is still looking for sponsors so must have something in the offing. The 4th Excler8 car would be a fantastic move for him , not sure if Matt Neal and TD are still working behind the scenes with him.