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Ash Sutton claims fifth BTCC title with Silverstone victory

Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Ash Sutton claims fifth BTCC title with Silverstone victory

Summary

Ash Sutton secured his fifth British Touring Car Championship title at Silverstone, executing a remarkable drive from 12th on the grid to finish first. Driving the NAPA Ford Focus Titanium, Sutton quickly ascended to fifth place within the first two laps, highlighting his skilled race strategy. The use of soft Goodyear tyres and full TOCA Turbo Boost contributed to his performance. The championship conclusion marks Sutton's dominance in the series, reinforcing his status as a record holder in the competition.

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By the Numbers

•Ash Sutton won the BTCC title at Silverstone on September 27.
•He started the race in 12th place and quickly moved up to fifth.
•Sutton drove the NAPA Ford Focus Titanium with soft Goodyear tyres.
•He utilized the full quota of 14 laps of TOCA Turbo Boost.
•This marks Sutton's fifth championship title in BTCC.

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2:35 PMAutosport — BTCC Silverstone: Record-breaker Sutton wins fifth title in style

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Ash Sutton is a record-breaking five-time British Touring Car Championship title winner after a signature storm from 12th on the grid to victory at Silverstone. Sutton and his Alliance Racing-run NAPA Ford Focus Titanium were equipped with the soft Goodyear tyres and the full quota of 14 laps of TOCA Turbo Boost for this race, and he was already up to fifth within the first two laps. He ...Keep reading
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