Laser Tools Racing’s Jake Hill will be ‘pushing for the championship lead’ in this weekend’s British Touring Car Championship races at Oulton Park, as the series approaches the half-way stage.
Both Hill and his team, WSR, have a strong track record at Oulton Park – Hill has stood on the podium in all three races last year, securing two wins and a second, whilst WSR is the championship’s most successful team around the Cheshire circuit, with 19 wins to its name.
Hill, currently second in the drivers’ standings going into the event, just five points behind leader Ash Sutton, has momentum on his side, having won four times in the past six races.
It means the 30-year-old is enjoying the best start to a season of his BTCC career; at the equivalent stage last year, Hill had yet to stand on the top step of the podium.
If Hill gets another podium finish at Oulton, he’ll take his career total to 50 podium visits, marking another milestone in his career.
“I couldn’t have asked for much more over the past couple of rounds,” said Hill. “The Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport BMW has been such a strong package and we’ve found a set-up that’s allowed me to push to the limit and win races.
“Oulton Park was where our 2023 season really kicked into life, but we’ve started much better this time.
“I’m optimistic that – even though I have less hybrid for qualifying and race one than at any other time this year – we can be in the mix and push for the championship lead.”