MB MotoRsport 2024

Jake Hill clinched the 2024 BTCC Championship at Brands Hatch in a thrilling finale. Starting sixth, he benefited from his rivals’ collision on the first lap, quickly moving up to second. Hill seized the lead by overtaking Colin Turkington and held on for his eighth win of the season.

In race two, starting from pole, Hill led early but yielded to Tom Ingram due to favourable conditions for front-wheel-drive cars. With the championship on the line, he battled back from sixth in the final race. In wet conditions, the race began with a chaotic start, with Ingram overtaking early on.

On the fifth lap, Jake executed an incredible move, passing Ingram on the outside at Surtees. He continued this charged and passed both Taylor-Smith and Cook to finish second and secure the title by a single point.

Hill’s victory capped off a remarkable season with 421 points, including eight wins and 16 podium finishes, marking his first BTCC Drivers’ Championship.

Following his victory, Jake said: “Being the 2024 BTCC Champion feels incredible—it hasn’t quite sunk in yet. This is everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more. I’m overwhelmed by the support; it truly leaves me speechless.”

“As I approached the last corner at Clearways, the emotions started to hit me, and I got a bit teary-eyed—we just brought it home. Crossing the finish line was an amazing experience.”

Jake Hill and Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport had a standout weekend at Silverstone, securing a win, a second-place finish, and a hard-fought fifth. This performance leaves Jake tied for the lead in the British Touring Car Championship, setting up an exciting finale at Brands Hatch.

Saturday’s dry practice sessions saw Jake finish second and twelfth as he prepared for a crucial qualifying session. Despite tough conditions, Jake qualified ninth but was promoted to fifth due to penalties ahead of him.

Race day brought wet conditions, but Jake made a strong start, passing Josh Cook and chasing down teammate Colin Turkington. He finished a close second, just 0.641 seconds behind Ingram.

In race two, Jake quickly took the lead from Ingram with a bold move and dominated to secure his seventh win of the season — his best ever.

Starting sixth in the reverse grid for race three, worsening weather caused a red flag. Jake managed to reach fourth, but a post-race penalty dropped him to fifth.

Now tied for the Drivers’ Championship lead with Tom Ingram at 365 points, the title will be decided at Brands Hatch on 5-6 October.

Jake Hill of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport regained the lead in the British Touring Car Championship after securing two third place finishes and a fifth at Donington Park GP.

The weekend began with wet conditions, where Jake finished 12th in the first practice session. In mixed conditions during the second session, he improved to sixth, setting the stage for a crucial qualifying round. Jake qualified seventh, narrowly missing the ‘Quick Six’ by just 0.071 seconds, positioning him well for race day.

Starting from the fourth row, Jake moved up to fourth by overtaking three cars, including his championship rival Ingram. He then capitalised on a mistake by Cook, who clipped a tyre barrier, to secure third place.

In the second race, Jake started and finished third, despite briefly losing his position to Ingram, who later retired due to mechanical issues. This podium finish, Jake’s eleventh of the season, gave him a nine-point lead over Sutton, with Ingram trailing further behind.

In the reverse grid race, Jake started ninth and navigated through chaos to finish fifth. With two race weekends remaining, Jake holds a nine-point lead as the series heads to Silverstone on 21-22 September, followed by the season finale at Brands Hatch on 5-6 October.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport shined in the seventh round of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, as Jake Hill claimed a victory and two fifth place finishes at Knockhill.

The weekend began with a wet practice session, where Jake finished 16th as the track dried. Under sunny skies in the second practice, he ended up 19th.

Qualifying saw Jake secure 7th place on the grid, despite limited hybrid power, outpacing his main championship rivals.

In race one, Jake started on medium tires, quickly advancing to fifth by the chequered flag. Race two saw him on soft tires, where he skillfully moved up to take the lead and won by nearly eight seconds – his 6th victory of the season.

Starting 12th in the final race after the reverse grid draw, Jake fought through the chaos to finish fifth, closing the championship gap to just three points as the series heads to Donington Park on August 24-25.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport faced challenges at the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Croft Circuit. Despite Jake Hill contending with his hybrid handicap and on-track incidents, he finished the weekend second in the Drivers’ Championship.

During practice sessions under grey skies and a brief rain shower, Jake secured 6th and 9th places. Hindered by limited hybrid boost in qualifying, he aimed to advance but had his fastest lap nullified for track limits, relegating him to an 11th-place start.

Starting race one on soft tyres from 11th, Jake charged forward to finish 6th, earning crucial points. Race two saw him drop to 9th on harder tyres, recovering positions until contact with Tom Chilton forced him wide, finishing 16th. In race three, starting 16th, Jake surged to 5th with a standout drive on soft tires, concluding a strong recovery.

With 232 points, Jake now ranks second in the BTCC Drivers’ Championship, 21 points behind Tom Ingram, ahead of the next race at Knockhill on 10-11 August.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport celebrated a stellar weekend at the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park, as Jake Hill secured two podium finishes and his fifth victory of the season, taking the lead in the championship.

Under sunny skies, Jake started the weekend’s practice sessions in 6th and 12th place. Despite a hybrid limitation of 3 secs/lap in qualifying, he advanced to the second stage with a last-minute effort, ultimately securing a seventh-place start for Sunday’s first race.

From the fourth row, Jake surged forward, overtaking Adam Morgan and Daniel Rowbottom to claim 5th place early on. A lock-up at the Island Bend hairpin dropped him back, but he finished 6th and was promoted to 5th after Rowbottom’s penalty, starting the second race from 5th place.

In the second race, Jake swiftly moved up to 4th but fell back to 5th after Josh Cook passed him. Regaining 4th by overtaking Ash Sutton, Jake then executed a stunning final-lap move to secure 3rd place and his 50th BTCC podium.

The reverse grid draw placed Jake 4th for the final race. He quickly climbed to 2nd with bold moves past Dan Cammish and Aron Taylor-Smith, then pressured Mikey Doble for the lead. On the final lap, Jake made a decisive pass to win his fifth race of the season.

With 211 points and a narrow four-point lead, Jake Hill heads into the summer break as the BTCC championship leader, with racing set to resume at Croft Circuit on 27-28 July.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport had a triumphant weekend at Thruxton in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. Jake Hill secured two victories and a fifth-place finish, propelling him to second in the Drivers’ Championship.

Entering the fourth round of the season, the team aimed to extend their winning streak from Snetterton. Hill’s impressive performance in practice sessions at the fastest UK circuit set the tone, with a first-place finish in the opening session and a sixth in the final one.

A strong qualifying session saw Hill advance through the new-for-2024 format, securing a third place start in the ‘Quick Six’ qualifying.

In Sunday’s opening race, Hill quickly took the lead and maintained it despite a safety car intervention, ultimately securing his third win of the season and the fastest lap. This victory also gave him pole position for the second race.

Hill led from the start in the second race, maintaining his position until halfway through when Tom Ingram, utilizing a hybrid advantage, overtook him. However, Ingram’s post-race penalty handed the victory back to Hill, marking his fourth win of the season.

Starting eighth in the reverse grid for the final race, Hill fought through the field to finish fifth, concluding a sensational day at Thruxton.

Collecting 54 points, Hill now stands just five points behind the championship leader as the series heads to Oulton Park for the fifth round on 22-23 June.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport had a fantastic weekend at Snetterton. Jake Hill secured pole position and two race wins, rebounding from setbacks at Brands Hatch. This performance boosted Hill’s standing, reducing his deficit in the Drivers’ Championship from thirty-six points to eleven, maintaining his fourth place.

Starting the weekend strong, Hill and his team, including engineer Craig Porley, secured P1 and P3 in Saturday’s practice sessions. Hill then dominated qualifying, earning his third BTCC career pole position, his first with Laser Tools Racing.

Sunday’s races were marked by unpredictable weather, challenging teams’ tyre strategies. In a wet first race, Hill led from start to finish, claiming his first win of the 2024 BTCC season. Despite a ten-second penalty for a jump start in the second race, Hill extended his lead and secured another victory, finishing comfortably ahead even after the penalty.

The final race saw Hill starting ninth on a mixed grid. Despite a strong start and early lead, changing track conditions and a drying circuit saw him finish in ninth place, still earning valuable points.

Overall, Hill and Laser Tools Racing scored 51 points at Snetterton, re-entering the championship fight with just eleven points separating the top four drivers as they head to Thruxton.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport had a rollercoaster of a weekend at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Jake Hill and his trusty BMW 330e M Sport were all set to conquer the track but things didn’t kick off as smoothly as expected. Jake had a bit of a struggle in qualifying and found himself starting from twelfth on the grid.

Race day wasn’t a walk in the park but Jake went full beast mode, clawing his way from twelfth to fifth in the first race, or should we say fourth after another driver received a penalty. In the second race, Jake was chasing podium dreams until his car received several hard hits from rivals, causing him to retire early due to damaged steering.

In the final race, Jake waved from the back row before saying, “Catch me if you can!” He sped through the chaos to finish twelfth, rounding off a turbluent day.

Despite the ups and downs, Jake’s sitting in fourth place in the championship with 59 points. We look forward to the next round at Snetterton.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport kicked off the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship with a bang! Jake Hill bagged two third-place trophies and a fifth-place finish for good measure. Their WSR-run BMW 330e M Sport worked its magic around Donington Park’s 1.98-mile track.

Jake started the weekend with practice sessions, where he showed off his skills by finishing 12th and then 6th. Qualifying was a whole new ball game, split into groups but Jake nailed it, securing a spot in the top six shootout and eventually snagging a spot on the second row for the opening race.

Race day wasn’t without its drama, thanks to some good ol’ British weather causing delays. But when Jake hit the track, he was on fire, zooming past competitors like a boss and clinching third place in the first race. He kept the momentum going in the next races, landing consecutive third-place finishes, with a little rain dance and some slick moves.

Even in the chaos of the reverse grid race, Jake managed to weave his way to fifth place, wrapping up the weekend with a solid performance. Now he’s off to Brands Hatch Indy with a podium-worthy third place in the championship standings, ready to shake things up again. Bring on the next round!