Champion Jake Hill Withdrawn From Croft Weekend After Viral Infection
Following a ruling by TOCA’s medical team, West Surrey Racing has withdrawn its entry to prioritize Jake Hill’s recovery.
Overview
- The TOCA medical panel diagnosed Hill with a viral infection after Free Practice 1 and ruled him unfit to continue.
- Colin Turkington took over in Free Practice 2 and completed the mandatory laps in the #1 BMW 330i M Sport.
- Team principal Dick Bennetts said Hill will need two to four days of rest before targeting a return at Knockhill.
- West Surrey Racing and Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport formally withdrew the car from qualifying and the races for safety reasons.
- The squad shifted its weekend strategy to focus on Hill’s health ahead of the next British Touring Car Championship round.