BTCC 2025: Triple Thriller at Snetterton

The British Touring Car Championship descended on Snetterton for the third meeting of 2025. This technical circuit would test both driver skill and strategy when the weather had an impact on Saturday. The weekend was full of intense battles, some dominating performances, and even a maiden win! 

If you missed the action then we’ve got you covered. Keep reading to find out what happened.

Qualifying

Dan Cammish beat Tom Ingram to pole position at Snetterton for his second pole of the season.

It looked as if the battle for pole would be between Cammish, Ingram and Sutton, but an electrical problem for Sutton meant that he would be starting P6 following a slow lap time in Q3.

The battle came down to Ingram and Cammish, but with no improvements after the red flag for Sutton’s car, Cammish claimed pole just 0.030s ahead of Ingram - and took the advantage going into Race 1.

Race 1: Cammish converts pole to victory

The lights went out and Cammish stayed ahead of Ingram and Rowbottom, with Sutton already up into P3 by turn 2. Further back, title contender Jake Hill, who had a terrible qualifying, was hit from behind and spun into turn 3, ultimately leaving him unclassified.

Cammish fended off early challenges from Ingram and teammate Sutton, leaving them to a battle for P2. A battle ensued for several laps, right up to the chequered flag, between the championship rivals, but ultimately Ingram hung on to take the second step on the podium.

Further back, there were plenty of incidents, including one between Gordon Shedden and Max Hall, with both having to retire from the race. Hall went wide at the final chicane and lost control of the car while rejoining, connecting with Shedden and causing damage to both cars.

Cammish showcased his talent by converting pole into a commanding lights-to-flag victory in Race 1. Despite a post-race investigation into his start, the stewards took no further action, cementing Cammish's first win of the season and the 14th of his BTCC career.

Race 2: Rowbottom holds firm for first win of 2025

Race 2 witnessed Daniel Rowbottom clinching his first victory of the season in a thrilling contest, which perfectly showcased the difference between soft and hard tyres. 

The top three from Race 1 have to start on hard tyres, which are harder to warm up and produce slower lap times. Cammish, Ingram and Sutton had these tyres, while Rowbottom, who started in P4, was able to get the jump on these three early on in the race. 

There was drama for Ingram as he went wide at turn one, sliding out of the corner. While he corrected himself, he ended up hitting the barrier on the inside of the corner. He picked up suspension damage which signalled the end of his race, seeing him trundle back to the pits.

It didn’t take long after Rowbottom had passed Sutton for Dan Lloyd from Restart Racing, also on soft tyres and with more boost than the NAPA driver, to make his way past. He then went on the hunt for Rowbottom and P1. 

An incredible battle entertained the crowd as Lloyd utilised his boost to take the lead. They were side-by-side for a lap before Rowbottom took back the lead, and Adam Morgan made matters worse by taking P3 from Lloyd. 

In a nail-biting finish, Rowbottom held off a late charge from Morgan, crossing the line just 0.355 seconds ahead. Rowbottom's victory underscored NAPA Racing UK's strong form, adding to their tally for the weekend.

Race 3: Doble delivers maiden victory

The final race of the weekend was a storybook moment for Mikey Doble. Starting from reversed-grid pole in his Power Maxed Racing Vauxhall Astra, Doble managed to fend off relentless pressure from Sutton to secure his first-ever BTCC win. 

Things kicked off with a missing car, as Chris Smiley in P2 didn’t make it to the grid, meaning Doble had little pressure off the line. Further back there was pushing and shoving as they jostled for position into turn 1, but Stephen Jelley came out worse for wear as he spun and ended up in the barrier. This brought out the safety car.

On the restart Doble stayed ahead of Lloyd, Morgan and Josh Cook, while the NAPA cars of Rowbottom and Cammish were battling Charles Rainford and Jake Hill. The NAPA cars came out on top, adding to the solid performances throughout the weekend - with Sutton making progress at the front.

Sutton made his way up to P2, and didn’t make it easy - but Doble hung on to take his maiden victory in BTCC.

Doble's victory was significant beyond personal achievement; it marked the first overall BTCC win for an independent team in 1001 days, and the first for Power Maxed Racing since Jason Plato's triumph at Brands Hatch in 2019.

Thruxton awaits

The BTCC circus moves to Thruxton next, known for its high-speed layout and demanding nature. Teams and drivers will need to adapt quickly to maintain momentum in the championship battle.

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