Ricky Collard returns to BTCC grid for Brands Hatch finale
Autosport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Ricky Collard rejoins the British Touring Car Championship for the season finale at Brands Hatch this weekend. His deal with Excelr8 Motorsport has been extended from five to eight rounds for the 2026 season while Osamu Kawashima remains a potential alternative. Collard's return adds to the competitiveness of the final round, which will determine season standings and driver performances.
- •Collard returns for the BTCC finale at Brands Hatch this weekend.
- •His contract extension allows him to compete in eight of ten rounds.
- •Excelr8 Motorsport is Collard's team for the 2026 season.
- •Osamu Kawashima's status remains uncertain as Collard returns.
- •The final round will determine key standings in the championship.
- 9:18 AMAutosport — Collard to make BTCC return for Brands Hatch finale
"British Touring Car Championship ace Ricky Collard has been given a reprieve and will be back on the grid for this weekend’s final round at Brands Hatch. Collard’s late deal with the Excelr8 Motorsport Hyundai team for 2026 was initially for the first five of the 10 rounds, but this was extended to eight while Japanese hopeful Osamu Kawashima waited in the wings. The ...Keep reading
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