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Jake Hill Secures Pole at Brands Hatch BTCC Round

Hill's 46.493s lap leads West Surrey Racing's resurgence as teams adapt to new regulations and track conditions.

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Overview

  • Jake Hill claimed pole position for the second BTCC round at Brands Hatch with a 46.493s lap during the Quick Six shootout, edging teammate Charles Rainford by 0.021 seconds.
  • Chris Smiley topped free practice in Restart Racing's Hyundai i30 N Fastback, showcasing the strong performance of Excelr8 Motorsport-built cars in their second competitive weekend.
  • West Surrey Racing's BMWs rebounded from a challenging opening round at Donington Park after overnight development, with Hill and Rainford securing the top two qualifying spots.
  • The newly resurfaced section of the Brands Hatch Indy circuit introduced variable grip conditions, with drivers reporting sliding at Surtees and enhanced traction at Clearways.
  • Regulatory changes, including the removal of hybrid systems and TOCA Turbo Boost allocations, reshaped the competitive landscape, notably impacting championship leader Ash Sutton, who will start 14th in Race 1.