[BTCC] BTCC News & Rumours 2025

[coffinpilot]

Originally Posted by Protonman

The article neither increases or decreases the chances of Lloyd or other drivers like him being on the grid.

How do you know? Is it in the actual newspaper or just online? Could a local company look a it and think 'you know, the 3 grand package, I might have some of that.' Or even bigger.

Okay, these kinds of things rarely play out, but getting the message out to an audience wider than the usual BTC fan/reader/casual follower might just tip the balance by grabbing a medium/small company who'd love to be involved in F1, but are far from that budget. but might get him across the line, so I'd say getting the story out to a wider audience increases the chances, even if it's just by 1%. Much better than sitting on his hands, and it suggests he must have a reasonable part of the financial package already.

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

How do you know? Is it in the actual newspaper or just online? Could a local company look a it and think 'you know, the 3 grand package, I might have some of that.' Or even bigger.

Okay, these kinds of things rarely play out, but getting the message out to an audience wider than the usual BTC fan/reader/casual follower might just tip the balance by grabbing a medium/small company who'd love to be involved in F1, but are far from that budget. but might get him across the line, so I'd say getting the story out to a wider audience increases the chances, even if it's just by 1%. Much better than sitting on his hands, and it suggests he must have a reasonable part of the financial package already.

Sounds like he's 80% there and it's about putting his name out there to get the other 20% which I assume is smaller packages. Smart to get something in the regional press.

[AJD]

Originally Posted by BobJones

Amazing article review, thank you.

My pleasure BobbyJ.

[Craner Curves]

Ronan Pearson and Aiden Moffat hanging out. Hmm....

[coffinpilot]

DeLeon on Linkedin looking for a title partner.
Makes me jump to the assumption that they have the money themselves, but want to claw back - not unusual, but I'd expect it'd put the ball into the park of a potential partner in terms of how much it'll cost. Could be a brilliant deal for a sponsor to climb the grid and experience stuff at the WSR rather than PMR end of the field (not that I'm being negative about PMR, or suggesting a sponsor switch!)

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

DeLeon on Linkedin looking for a title partner.
Makes me jump to the assumption that they have the money themselves, but want to claw back - not unusual, but I'd expect it'd put the ball into the park of a potential partner in terms of how much it'll cost. Could be a brilliant deal for a sponsor to climb the grid and experience stuff at the WSR rather than PMR end of the field (not that I'm being negative about PMR, or suggesting a sponsor switch!)

I assume Duckhams aren't an option because there's probably some clash there with existing sponsors. Makes it pretty concrete that we won't be seeing the "works" BMW livery on the grid then.

[Pickles]

Un-Limited also seeking a title sponsor so guessing Duckhams aren't back with them.

[Protonman]

Originally Posted by Pickles

Un-Limited also seeking a title sponsor so guessing Duckhams aren't back with them.

It’s looking like all bar the top 3 teams are looking for headline backing and sadly that is less likely in the current climate . But at least the others are all together in that boat and many remain hopeful if not completely secure . Still feeling likely that a grid of 20 or more will make it and steps will be taken moving towards 2026 to cost cut a little . Can see clearly why hybrid had to be set aside but excited by the promise of lighter more agile cars and some quick drivers to peddle them . Still going to be an exiting season , just keep the faith. WSR seem to have the money for 3 of the 4 cars with DeLeon taking care of himself . Be interesting to see who is chosen for the 2nd LKQ entry , a fast known entity or someone with a little extra dosh .