MB MotoRsport 2026

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport secured another Independent victory at Oulton Park in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, despite a challenging weekend that tested the team’s resilience.

Arriving in Cheshire on the back of a strong start to the 2026 season, the team showed impressive pace from the outset. Árón Taylor-Smith topped the Qualifying Groups and converted pole position into victory in the Qualifying Race, only to be demoted to fifth after a post-race penalty. Gordon Shedden’s race ended early after contact at Hislop’s Chicane left him with suspension damage and a retirement.

Sunday brought a determined response. Taylor-Smith climbed to fourth in Race 1 after passing the reigning champion on the opening lap, while Shedden charged from the back of the grid to 12th. Race 2 saw Shedden continue his recovery to sixth, leading home Taylor-Smith in seventh before a penalty dropped the Irishman to 17th.

Both drivers suffered Race 3 retirements, with Shedden sidelined by a mechanical issue and Taylor-Smith forced out after contact following a spin at Old Hall.

Despite the setbacks, the team leaves Oulton Park fifth in the Teams’ Championship and third among the Independent runners, just 16 points from the lead. An Independent victory also extends Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’s podium run to four consecutive events ahead of the BTCC’s summer break.

The championship resumes at Thruxton on 25–26 July.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport made it back-to-back BTCC victories at Snetterton (23–24 May), as Gordon Shedden claimed his first win for the team with a superb defensive drive in scorching conditions.

After a difficult qualifying session left both cars down the order, Shedden and Árón Taylor-Smith fought through the field across Sunday’s races. Shedden secured an Independent win in Race 2 before starting Race 3 from pole thanks to the reverse-grid draw.

The three-time champion then held off title rivals Ash Sutton and Tom Ingram in extreme cockpit temperatures to seal his 54th BTCC victory — and his first in Laser Tools colours.

Taylor-Smith also battled hard to recover from setbacks, climbing through the field to score points in the final two races.

The result marks a second consecutive win for the team, with Shedden now leading the Independents Trophy standings ahead of the next round at Oulton Park on 6–7 June.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport celebrated a memorable victory at Brands Hatch (9–10 May), as Árón Taylor-Smith stormed from the midfield to win Race 2 in dramatic wet-weather conditions.

After steady points finishes in qualifying and Race 1, rain arrived moments before Race 2, creating chaotic conditions on slick tyres. Taylor-Smith expertly carved through the field, overtaking title contenders Tom Ingram and Ash Sutton before taking the lead with a bold move at Paddock Hill Bend. A late red flag confirmed his first British Touring Car Championship victory since 2016 – and the team’s first win of the 2026 season.

The triumph also marked Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport’s second Independents victory in as many race weekends, underlining the pace of the Toyota Corolla package.

It was a more difficult meeting for Gordon Shedden, who battled back from setbacks to finish seventh in Race 3 after charging through the field. Taylor-Smith added another top-ten finish in ninth to cap a strong weekend for the team.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport now sit fourth in the Teams’ standings and second in the Independents championship heading into the next round at Snetterton Circuit on 23–24 May.

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport kicked off the 2026 British Touring Car Championship with a strong showing at Donington Park (18–19 April), securing a podium and an Independents win.

With an expanded two-car line-up featuring Gordon Shedden and Árón Taylor-Smith, the team adapted to the new 2026 format, qualifying mid-pack for Sunday’s races.

In Race 1, both drivers climbed into the top ten (Shedden P5, Taylor-Smith P8). Shedden then surged to third in Race 2 on soft tyres, earning a podium and the team’s first Independents victory of the season, while Taylor-Smith added more points in P11. A tough reverse-grid Race 3 still yielded points finishes (P12 and P14), completing a clean, consistent weekend.

Árón Taylor-Smith (#50) said: “Coming away with three points finishes from my first weekend with Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport is certainly something I’m happy about.”

Gordon Shedden (#52) said: “It’s always a great feeling to start the new season with some silverware; the first round of the year hasn’t always been the kindest to me in the past, so hopefully this is a sign of good things to come this year with Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport.”

The team leaves Donington third in the Independents standings and fourth overall. Next up is Brands Hatch (Indy layout) on 9–10 May.