The 2025 BTCC Season Schedule

As the 2025  British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season approaches, it's time to lock in those all-important race weekends! If you missed the announcement (made just two days into the 2024 season) here’s your complete guide to the countrywide tour of Britain’s premier motorsport series.

2025 British Touring Car Championship Schedule

Season Opener: Donington Park National (26/27 April)

The excitement begins at Donington Park National, a circuit known for delivering action-packed racing. The 2024 season opener saw intense battles amid torrential rain, with 2022 Champion Tom Ingram stealing the spotlight with pole position and two race wins. Expect more drama as the 2025 campaign kicks off!

May Battles: Brands Hatch Indy (10/11 May) & Snetterton (24/25 May)

The championship quickly shifts into high gear with a return to Brands Hatch Indy, where newly crowned champion Jake Hill will enjoy his first homecoming of the season. Later in the month, the BTCC heads to Norfolk’s Snetterton, the longest circuit on the calendar, where strategy and speed go hand in hand.

High-Speed Action in June: Thruxton (7/8 June) & Oulton Park (21/22 June)

Thruxton—Britain’s fastest circuit—hosts the next round, before Oulton Park wraps up the first half of the season. In 2024, this challenging Cheshire track saw a last-lap masterclass from Hill, who snatched victory in Round 15.

Post-Summer Break: Croft (2/3 August) & Knockhill (16/17 August)

After the mid-season break, BTCC returns in full force with back-to-back race weekends. Croft kick-starts August’s schedule, before the paddock ventures north to Scotland’s iconic Knockhill, where bumper-to-bumper racing is a guarantee.

August Triple-Header: Donington Park GP (30/31 August)

The racing doesn’t stop in August, as BTCC revisits Donington Park—this time on the challenging Grand Prix circuit—for a third round in the same month.

The Final Stretch: Silverstone (20/21 September) & Brands Hatch GP (4/5 October)

Silverstone sets the stage for the penultimate event of the season before the grand finale at Brands Hatch GP. The closing rounds promise to be a thrilling showdown, with defending champion Jake Hill aiming to fend off rivals like four-time champ Ashley Sutton and 2022 winner Tom Ingram.

Alan Gow, BTCC Chief Executive, said: “It’s good news for our partners, stakeholders and fans that we can confirm next season’s BTCC calendar earlier than ever before, allowing for important planning to commence for all parties.

“The schedule has become a tried and tested formula in recent years and is universally backed. We are continuously pushing the boundaries on-track with new-for-2024 qualifying, hybrid and tyre regulations, so I am sure our teams will be happy with the continuity and consistency of our calendar.

“Of course, being able to agree our dates so early with our partners at ITV ensures we have locked in the primary slots for our continued all-day-live and free television coverage on ITV4. It also has a positive benefit for the rest of British motorsport, as other organisers can continue planning and scheduling their own events.

“Last year, I said we were unlikely to release our calendar any earlier than mid-May… I was wrong… and we are delighted to be able to announce this schedule earlier than ever before!”

BTCC Drivers & Teams Confirmed For 2025

What is BTCC?

The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) stands as one of the most iconic and celebrated motorsport series in the world. With a rich history dating back to 1958, it ranks among the longest-running racing championships—surpassed only by Formula 1 and America’s NASCAR stock car series.

Over the decades, BTCC has thrilled millions of fans globally, delivering wheel-to-wheel action, legendary rivalries, and unforgettable moments. Its blend of high-speed competition and accessible, fan-friendly atmosphere makes it a cornerstone of the motorsport world.

Where to watch BTCC in 2025?

Make sure your calendar is marked so you don’t miss the action! Whether you’re trackside soaking in the atmosphere or tuning in live on the  ITV network, the 2025 BTCC season is set to be another unmissable motorsport spectacle.

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Where to buy tickets for BTCC?

You can now purchase tickets for seven of the ten scheduled 2025 British Touring Car Championship events after the likes of Brands Hatch, Donington Park, Knockhill and more have opened up their respective early bird ticket offers.
 

What is the race weekend format for BTCC?

The British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season consists of 10 race weekends, each spanning Saturday and Sunday.

Weekend Format

Saturday: Practice & Qualifying

•  Two Free Practice sessions (40 minutes each)
•  ‘Quick Six’ qualifying format to determine the Race 1 grid

Sunday: Race Day

•  Three BTCC races of equal distance

Points System

The top 15 finishers in each race earn points as follows:
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This scoring method also applies to:

•  Independent Drivers’ Championship
•  Teams’ Championship
•  Overall Teams’ Standings

Bonus Points

Drivers can earn single bonus points for:

•  Fastest qualifier
•  Fastest lap in each race
•  Leading a lap during a race

Race Grids

•  Race 1: Grid set by Saturday’s qualifying results
•  Race 2: Grid based on the finishing order of Race 1
•  Race 3: Grid determined by Race 2’s results, but with a reversed-grid element:
  •  The cars that finished between 6th and 12th in Race 2 are entered into a draw.
  •  One number is drawn at random, and the corresponding driver starts on pole.
  •  The cars that finished ahead of them are reversed (e.g., if the 6th place finisher is drawn, they start on pole, with 5th, 4th, 3rd, etc., following in reverse order).
  •  The rest of the grid follows the original Race 2 finishing order.

This system ensures close racing and unpredictable battles, keeping the competition dynamic throughout the season.

What tyres do BTCC cars use?

Goodyear tyres are used during the British Tour Car Championship season.

Drivers and teams have unanimously supported the return of the Goodyear ‘Option’ tyre for all events, except Thruxton, where only the hard compound will be used due to the circuit’s high-speed demands and abrasive surface.

Most race weekends will feature two of the three available compounds—hard, medium, or soft—with each driver required to run the ‘Option’ tyre at least once across Race 1, Race 2, or Race 3, promoting diverse strategies.

At select events, all three tyre compounds must be used across the three races. Additionally, the top three finishers in Race 1 must run the hardest compound available in Race 2.

Unlike previous seasons, teams do not need to declare their  tyre choice before qualifying. Instead, their selection will only be confirmed as the cars leave the pit lane.

What is TTB (Toca Turbo Boost) and how is it used?

The TOCA Turbo Boost (TTB) system in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) is designed to balance competition by regulating boost deployment based on a driver's position in the championship or on the grid.

How It Works:

•  The top seven cars in the championship and/or on the grid receive reduced boost time in qualifying and races.
•  Their minimum boost deployment speed is increased, making it harder to activate.
•  Cars from eighth place onward can deploy boost at a lower speed, giving them an advantage in catching up.
•  However, these cars can only use boost for 50% of the race laps, introducing a tactical element where drivers must choose when to activate it.

Additional Rules:

•  Boost can now be used on the first lap after a safety car restart.
•  The minimum time between activations is now five seconds, preventing continuous deployment across multiple laps.
•  Drivers receive real-time updates on their dashboard display, showing their remaining HEM seconds (boost time) or laps with boost available.

This system ensures closer racing by giving those further down the order more opportunities to challenge the frontrunners while limiting dominant performances from the leaders.

B Circuits are Brands Hatch (Indy), Knockhill & Silverstone, all other circuits are A.

What licence do I need to enter the BTCC?

Entry to the BTCC requires a TOCA BTCC Licence (TBL). A limited number of TBLs are available to teams. Teams may sell, gift, lease, assign or loan their TBL to other existing teams or eligible new entries on a season-long basis only, subject to the approval of TOCA as to the integrity of both recipient and transaction 

Are BTCC cars road legal?

No, BTCC cars are not road legal.

Although BTCC teams use  standard road car models as their base, nearly every component is modified for racing. As a result, these cars differ significantly from their road-going counterparts and are not legal for everyday driving.

What is the Jack Sears Trophy?

The Jack Sears Trophy (JST) is a special competition within the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), designed to recognize and reward emerging talent.

Eligibility Criteria:

•  Open to drivers who have never scored more than one outright podium finish in BTCC.
•  If a driver secures more than one podium, they become ineligible for the JST in the following season.
•  Past JST winners cannot compete for the trophy again.

Named after Jack Sears, the first-ever BTCC champion (1958), the trophy serves as a stepping stone for up-and-coming drivers, giving them a platform to showcase their potential within the championship.

Click here for the 2025 Sporting and Technical Regulations.

PLEASE NOTE: These regulations may be amended by TOCA during the course of the season with all teams and officials notified of any changes via official championship bulletins.

Blackcircles, Knockhill & The BTCC Connection

For the past seven years, Blackcircles has been a proud sponsor and partner of Knockhill, building a strong connection with the motorsport community.

Every year, we look forward to attending the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Knockhill, where we engage with customers, celebrate the tour cars, and showcase our commitment to quality and performance.

Our partnership reflects our passion for motorsport and our dedication to supporting one of Scotland’s most iconic racing venues.

Image Credit:  BTCC