The Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team is gearing up for the final round of the 2024 BTCC Championship at Brands Hatch GP with Kent’s Jake Hill tied for the lead in the Drivers’ Championship, the team is ready for an exhilarating weekend and is focused on securing the championship title.

This season finale holds special significance, marking a historic moment in BTCC, as for the first time in 63 years, the top two contenders in the Drivers’ Championship are tied on points heading into the final race weekend. Jake’s outstanding 2024 campaign has seen him notch up seven wins and thirteen podium finishes.

In the previous round at Silverstone, Jake added to his win count by securing his seventh victory of the season. His strong performance included a third-place podium and a fifth-place result among a treble of top-five finishes.

The 2.43-mile Brands Hatch GP circuit is the home track for both Jake Hill and the team, and the 2023 finale marked Jake’s first victory at his home circuit. Since the transition to the WSR-run BMW 330e M Sport, Jake has demonstrated impressive form at Brands Hatch GP, finishing on the podium three times in the last six races, including a race victory.

For the finale, Jake will need to strategically manage his hybrid deployment in his WSR-run BMW 330e M Sport. With the championship lead tied, he’ll have only 1 second per lap of hybrid available during qualifying, which must be deployed at a minimum speed of 135 kph. In the opening 15-lap race on Sunday, he’ll have five laps of hybrid to utilise.

Speaking ahead of the weekend, Jake said:

“I’m incredibly excited for the finale at Brands Hatch. It’s our home circuit—my favourite—and there’s no better place to chase the championship. Everything we’ve worked towards all season comes down to this one weekend.”

“We’ve had an amazing season, and I’m ready to give it my all. The support from the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team and WSR has been phenomenal throughout the year; their hard work and dedication have been crucial to our success. I couldn’t be prouder to represent such a talented group.”

Meanwhile, Sporting Director Mark Blundell said:

“We approach the finale at Brands Hatch with a strong sense of determination. This weekend is crucial as we aim to claim title glory and wrap up an incredible year filled with exceptional performances from Jake and the entire Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport team and WSR.”

“The dedication and commitment from everyone within the team have been outstanding, and I have complete confidence that we will continue to perform at that level. I want to extend my gratitude to our partners and fans for their unwavering support throughout 2024—it has been a vital part of our journey, and we couldn’t have done it without them. We are ready to give it our all this weekend.”

All three races take place on Sunday, with live coverage available on TikTok, ITV4 and online at ITVX. Sunday’s triple header of races are scheduled to get underway at 11:30 (BST), 14.45 and 17.35 respectively. Live timing across the weekend is available here.

Picture supplied by Jakob Ebrey Photography.