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Donington BTCC 2025: Race Results & Standings
30/04/2025Nyo Logan
Motoring
The opening round of the 2025 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Donington Park delivered a thrilling start to the season, packed with fierce battles, strategic driving, and standout performances from the grid’s top contenders.
Across three highly competitive races, both title favourites and new challengers went head-to-head, with varying track conditions and tactical calls shaping the outcomes.
Fans were treated to classic BTCC drama - tight racing, bold overtakes, and impressive pace from front-runners like Ashley Sutton and Tom Ingram, setting the tone for what promises to be an electrifying championship season.
Driver Ranks After Donington 2025
| Pos | No. | Driver | Total | Wins | 2nds | 3rds |
| 1 | 116 | Ashley Sutton | 58 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 80 | Tom Ingram | 51 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 3 | Tom Chilton | 42 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | 27 | Dan Cammish | 37 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 5 | 32 | Daniel Rowbottom | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | Jake Hill | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | 16 | Aiden Moffat | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | 22 | Chris Smiley | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | 88 | Mikey Doble | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 33 | Adam Morgan | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 66 | Josh Cook | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | 17 | Dexter Patterson | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | 52 | Gordon Shedden | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | 2 | Daryl Deleon | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | 14 | Ronan Pearson | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | 93 | Max Hall | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | 40 | Aron Taylor-Smith | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 123 | Daniel Lloyd | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | 132 | James Dorlin | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | 12 | Stephen Jelley | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | 28 | Nicolas Hamilton | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | 77 | Sam Osborne | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | 99 | Charles Rainford | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | 777 | Michael Crees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Team Standings After Donington 2025:
| Pos | Team | Total |
| 1 | Team Vertu | 92 |
| 2 | NAPA Racing UK | 92 |
| 3 | Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport | 36 |
| 4 | LKQ Euro Car Parts Racing with WSR | 33 |
| 5 | Restart Racing | 31 |
| 6 | Motor Parts Direct with Power Maxed Racing | 26 |
| 7 | ROKiT Racing with Un-Limited Motorsport | 25 |
| 8 | One Motorsport | 24 |
| 9 | TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK with IAA | 19 |
| 10 | WSR | 14 |
| 11 | Powder Monkey Brewing Co with Esidock | 1 |
Who won Race 1 at Donington Park 2025?
BTCC Race 1 Summary
Winner: Ashley Sutton (NAPA Racing UK)
Race Duration: 27:11.648 | Laps: 21
Fastest Lap: 1:08.011 – Ashley Sutton (Lap 2)
Ashley Sutton delivered a dominant performance to take victory for NAPA Racing UK, leading from the front and setting the fastest lap early in the race. Tom Ingram (Team Vertu) kept pressure on Sutton throughout, finishing just 0.267s behind. Daniel Rowbottom, also from NAPA Racing UK, completed the podium, 4.481s adrift of the leader.
Top 5 Finishers:
1. Ashley Sutton – NAPA Racing UK
2. Tom Ingram – Team Vertu
3. Daniel Rowbottom – NAPA Racing UK
4. Jake Hill – Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport
5. Mikey Doble – Power Maxed Racing
Notable Performers:
- Dan Cammish (NAPA Racing UK) set the second-fastest lap (1:08.044) but could only manage 8th overall.
- Ronan Pearson (Toyota Gazoo Racing) showed solid pace with a 1:08.891 best lap and 13th-place finish.
- Three drivers failed to finish: James Dorlin, Árón Taylor-Smith, and Adam Morgan - all from Toyota Gazoo Racing UK - marking a tough start to the day for the team.
Team Highlights:
- NAPA Racing UK had three cars in the top 8, underlining their competitive pace.
- Team Vertu showed strong form, with Ingram taking 2nd and Chilton finishing 7th.
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK endured a tough outing with three DNFs and no drivers in the top 10.
Who won Race 2 at Donington Park 2025?
BTCC Race 2 Summary
Winner: Ashley Sutton (NAPA Racing UK)
Race Duration: 20:59.671 | Laps: 18
Fastest Lap: 1:09.003 – Tom Chilton (Lap 3)
Ashley Sutton made it two wins from two with another commanding drive for NAPA Racing UK. While Tom Ingram (Team Vertu) stayed close and briefly threatened, he ultimately finished 1.052s behind, settling for second again. Dan Cammish brought home another strong result for NAPA in third, helping secure a double-podium for the team.
Top 5:
1. Ashley Sutton – Controlled pace throughout, fastest lap on the final tour
2. Tom Ingram – Consistent pressure, second consecutive P2
3. Dan Cammish – Showed solid racecraft for a podium finish
4. Jake Hill – Maintained pace with front-runners, strong P4
5. Daniel Rowbottom – Completed NAPA’s triple top-5 finish
Notable Highlights:
- Tom Chilton (Team Vertu) set the outright fastest lap of the race (1:09.003) and finished 6th.
- Adam Morgan recovered from a DNF in Race 1 to finish 10th.
- James Dorlin and Árón Taylor-Smith both DNFed again, marking a rough day for TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK.
- Josh Cook dropped out with a lap to go while showing top-10 pace.
Team Highlights:
- NAPA Racing UK dominated again with three cars in the top 5.
- Team Vertu stayed competitive with three cars in the top 10 and the fastest lap.
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK continued to struggle with one finish in the top 15 and another pair of DNFs.
Who won Race 3 at Donington Park 2025?
BTCC Race 3 Summary
Winner: Tom Chilton (Team Vertu)
Race Duration: 21:00.867 | Laps: 18
Fastest Lap: 1:08.765 – Tom Chilton (Lap 3)
Tom Chilton delivered a stellar drive in Race 3, converting his early pace into a dominant win for Team Vertu. He not only took his first victory of the weekend but also set the fastest lap of the race, demonstrating outright speed and control. Teammate Tom Ingram followed up with another consistent performance in P2 — his third podium of the weekend — while Race 1 and 2 winner Ashley Sutton completed the podium in P3.
Top 5 Finishers:
1. Tom Chilton – Breakout win with fastest lap; flawless execution
2. Tom Ingram – Third consecutive top-2 finish
3. Ashley Sutton – Maintained pressure but couldn’t match Vertu pace
4. Dan Cammish – Steady pace brings second P4 of the weekend
5. Adam Morgan – Strong recovery after DNF in Race 1, consistent in Races 2 and 3
Notable Highlights:
- Daniel Rowbottom (P6) capped off a strong triple-top-6 weekend for NAPA.
- Chris Smiley (P8) and Mikey Doble (P7) remained consistent top-10 threats.
- Jake Hill, who was stronger earlier, slipped to P10 despite solid pace.
- Dexter Patterson and Daniel Lloyd both DNFed, the latter for the second time this weekend.
Team Highlights:
- Team Vertu dominated Race 3 with 3 cars in the top 5 and a 1-2 finish.
- NAPA Racing UK remained strong with 3 cars in the top 6 again, showing exceptional weekend-long consistency.
- TOYOTA GAZOO Racing UK finished with all cars classified but still outside the top 10, despite improved reliability.
- ROKiT Racing had another DNF and finished down the order, lacking pace in the final race.
Donington BTCC Summary
Across the three BTCC races of the weekend, Ashley Sutton (NAPA Racing UK) emerged as the standout performer, claiming victory in both Race 1 and Race 2 with commanding drives and fastest laps.
Tom Ingram (Team Vertu) consistently pressured Sutton and secured second place in all three races, showing remarkable consistency.
Race 3 saw a shift in momentum as Tom Chilton (Team Vertu) claimed a dominant win, setting the fastest lap and holding off Ingram and Sutton, who completed the podium. NAPA Racing UK placed at least two cars in the top 5 in every race, while Team Vertu responded with a powerful 1-2 finish in the finale.
Other consistent top-10 performers included Dan Cammish and Daniel Rowbottom (both NAPA), Jake Hill (Laser Tools Racing), and Chris Smiley (Restart Racing).
Meanwhile, Toyota Gazoo Racing UK endured a difficult weekend with multiple DNFs and no top-10 finishes.
Overall, the event highlighted the ongoing title fight between Sutton and Ingram, with both drivers showcasing speed, consistency, and high racing IQ across all three contests.