BTCC 2024 News & Rumours

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

The bearded one has been tweeting a few old photos of the F1 and OMG Superbike 'sponsorships' over the last week or so. Just the usual vain narcissism from the oddball.

Yeah I'm just bored of his antics. Can't see him ever being involved in Motorsport again.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

Just watched a video interview from the Excelr8 thing last week. Chilton confirms that Barry Plowman is his engineer now. I wonder how that will work out.

That was announced when his drive was confirmed - return for the partnership from the Dynamics days

[coffinpilot]

Originally Posted by Northern Monkey

That was announced when his drive was confirmed - return for the partnership from the Dynamics days

Didn't see that!

[Millvi]

Originally Posted by SV8Predator

Hold on, you said "not going to make the grid this year", now, it's "looking unlikely".


Jade announced her drive at the season launch last year. So as I said, too early to state that with any conviction.

https://www.instagram.com/stories/jadeedwards_9/3328218173437075740?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=aGFvd2EwN3hxd2N2

Looks unlikely she’s going to be on the grid for 2024.

[SV8Predator]

Originally Posted by Millvi

https://www.instagram.com/stories/jadeedwards_9/3328218173437075740?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=aGFvd2EwN3hxd2N2

Looks unlikely she’s going to be on the grid for 2024.

"Keep pushing" she is saying, so she hasn't given up yet.

[redshoes]

Originally Posted by SV8Predator

"Keep pushing" she is saying, so she hasn't given up yet.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEoIuqS6CNU

[tocatrucky]

Jake Hill livery reveal at 2pm today.

[SV8Predator]

[Pickles]

Originally Posted by tocatrucky

Jake Hill livery reveal at 2pm today.

Looking forward to seeing something new and exciting. Prepared to be disappointed, again.

[BtccLee]

If there is a facelift (as expected), it does seem a little out of sync for the satellite team to be revealing the new look ahead of the main factory team. Appreciate this is a livery reveal but WSR's developments have been a big focus of the off-season, you would have thought BMW would want their 'official' cars going on display first.

[Craner Curves]

We haven't had confirmation that it's a factory team this year have we?

[touring fan01]

Originally Posted by BtccLee

If there is a facelift (as expected), it does seem a little out of sync for the satellite team to be revealing the new look ahead of the main factory team. Appreciate this is a livery reveal but WSR's developments have been a big focus of the off-season, you would have thought BMW would want their 'official' cars going on display first.

they did the same last year
the hill car was revealed first

[Evantra]

https://x.com/mbmotorsport_/status/1...T11pmdgnSSDQzA

Bit of a change to the design and noticeably updated bumpers & headlights too.

[MarcusH26]

Laser Tools colours just always work well , will be easy to spot on track.

Would expect the other 3 cars to all be announced together in whatever livery they're running.

[TyH]

Originally Posted by MarcusH26

Laser Tools colours just always work well , will be easy to spot on track.

Would expect the other 3 cars to all be announced together in whatever livery they're running.

depends if they have a third driver sorted yet!

[Craner Curves]

Originally Posted by Evantra

https://x.com/mbmotorsport_/status/1...T11pmdgnSSDQzA

Bit of a change to the design and noticeably updated bumpers & headlights too.

A few changes under the skin as well. They've been working on weight reduction and cooling.

[MarcusH26]

Originally Posted by TyH

depends if they have a third driver sorted yet!

Oh I don't expect liveries until they sort the third driver out. So we could be waiting a while if they're still looking.

[coffinpilot]

That's a funny looking 1 series that Hill is racing this year!

[TyH]

Originally Posted by coffinpilot

That's a funny looking 1 series that Hill is racing this year!

guessing you've never seen the long wheel base saloon 1 series then...DUH

[Sodemo]

So no new platform then?

[TyH]

Originally Posted by Sodemo

So no new platform then?

Nope, same 3 series, but they're using the LCI (Facelift) version, so you'll notice a few differences, notably front bumper and headlamps.

Apparently they've done a sh*tload of work on the cars over the off season, so I'll expect to see them pushing the Ford's all the way this year

[Mike Harte]

Originally Posted by TyH

Nope, same 3 series, but they're using the LCI (Facelift) version, so you'll notice a few differences, notably front bumper and headlamps.

Apparently they've done a sh*tload of work on the cars over the off season, so I'll expect to see them pushing the Ford's all the way this year

You're assuming that Alliance have been doing nothing in the off season; I, personally, expect the two to be much the same performance as last year. I think that Turkington, probably as to be expected as he is now a much matured driver, has lost a bit of his edge and usually comes off worse than Hill's aggressive style, so it will be up to Hill to take the battle to Sutton and Ingram.

[Evantra]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

You're assuming that Alliance have been doing nothing in the off season; I, personally, expect the two to be much the same performance as last year

Seems WSR won’t be starting testing anytime soon either if their driver line-up is still up in the air (or they do it more covertly!), as NAPA get a headstart on everyone again this year.

But hopefully it’ll be a little closer, they weren’t too far off last year.

[TyH]

Originally Posted by Mike Harte

You're assuming that Alliance have been doing nothing in the off season; I, personally, expect the two to be much the same performance as last year. I think that Turkington, probably as to be expected as he is now a much matured driver, has lost a bit of his edge and usually comes off worse than Hill's aggressive style, so it will be up to Hill to take the battle to Sutton and Ingram.

Absolutely not, would be naïve to think Alliance wont have improved, I'm just thinking WSR will be going sh*t or bust this season, considering in recent years they've been the benchmark team, and got absolutely outclassed by Alliance last season

[billy bleach]

Originally Posted by TyH

Absolutely not, would be naïve to think Alliance wont have improved, I'm just thinking WSR will be going sh*t or bust this season, considering in recent years they've been the benchmark team, and got absolutely outclassed by Alliance last season

So are we thinking WSR weren’t trying last year?