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2024 BTCC race season to be streamed dwell through TikTok

The 2024 season of the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) will probably be streamed dwell through TikTok, in a transfer designed to carry the UK’s standard occasion to a brand new, youthful viewers.

ITV Sport, the media outlet chargeable for the protection, has mentioned that that is the primary time a serious organisation like itself has livestreamed an whole competitors throughout the social media platform.

Every race is about to be proven in full through ITV Sport’s TikTok account.

The transfer to social media additionally means the BTCC will probably be broadcasted dwell around the globe for the primary time in its 66-year historical past and is claimed to be “one of the most significant [decisions] in the history of the BTCC”. 

All races and occasions will moreover be lined on the present ITV community, together with ITV4 tv and ITVX streaming.

Highlights and catch-up programmes for the tin-top championship may even be accessible throughout the tv community.

The full broadcasting schedule is about to be revealed within the coming weeks. You can discover the total race calendar here.

BTCC chief government Alan Gow mentioned: “This is a very groundbreaking transfer for the BTCC. I’m extremely proud that we would be the first main motorsport championship on the planet to have its whole race season streamed dwell on TikTok.

“It’s the true cherry on the highest of our ongoing and huge UK protection, which is dwell and free on ITV4 and ITVX.

“Most importantly, this settlement will introduce the BTCC to an enormous new and fully completely different demographic – a youthful and extra numerous viewers, which is precisely what we, and in reality all of motorsport, wish to obtain.

“This may be very large information for the BTCC, our groups and our companions as we cement the way forward for the UK’s most prestigious motorsport championship.”

The opening ceremony for the 2024 season will happen at Donington Park on 16 April, alongside the ultimate pre-season check forward of the aggressive marketing campaign starting on the 27 April.

Prior to the season’s launch at Donington’s National circuit, the primary check day will happen at Brands Hatch (Indy) in Kent on 3 April, with the following scheduled for one week later (10 April) at Croft in North Yorkshire.

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BTCC 2023: Hill and Turkington make history with BMW domination

In a remarkable display of dominance, West Surrey Racing swept all the races at Oulton Park in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) on Sunday. Jake Hill and Colin Turkington led BMW to victory, leaving their competitors trailing behind.

Hill had an almost perfect day individually, securing two wins, a second place, and three fastest laps for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport.

Turkington’s performance was equally impressive. Starting last on the grid in the first race, the four-time champion made stunning progress and continued to excel in the second race. In the final race, he charged ahead to claim his 65th BTCC career win.

Ash Sutton, Tom Ingram, and Adam Morgan also achieved podium finishes, creating a significant shift in the title race halfway through the season. Sutton’s lead in the drivers’ standings has narrowed to just six points ahead of Ingram, while Hill and Turkington remain in close contention.

The second half of the BTCC campaign will resume at Croft in North Yorkshire on July 29-30.

Hill establishes BMW dominance with a win in race one

Hill kickstarted his 2023 campaign with an impressive victory in the first race.

Throughout the season, the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport racer consistently showcased his talent, earning three second-place finishes. However, this win elevated his title challenge to new heights.

Hill made a fantastic start, overtaking pole-sitter Sutton in his BMW 330e M Sport on the run down to turn one. He successfully defended his position in the opening laps and gradually pulled away from championship leader Sutton in his Napa Racing UK Ford Focus ST.

Ingram of Bristol Street Motors with Excelr8 secured the final podium spot after a strong performance, coming through from sixth on the grid.

Hill secures a double win at Oulton Park

Hill continued his incredible form by claiming his first-ever BTCC double, winning the second race from start to finish.

Despite facing an early safety car period, Hill maintained his lead throughout the race and pulled away to secure another victory ahead of Sutton.

The battle for the final podium position intensified as Ingram successfully held off a late charge from Turkington, who showcased his exceptional skills once again by making significant progress.