2026 Race Calendar

10 rounds · April – October 2026

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Round 1 · England

Donington Park

18–19 April 2026 · Castle Donington, Leicestershire

1.957 mi

Length

Corners

1977

First BTCC

One of Britain's most historic circuits, dating back to 1931. The National layout features the infamous Craner Curves — a sweeping downhill chicane that rewards commitment — alongside the Old Hairpin …

Qualifying Record

Ash Sutton · 1:07.570 · 106.39 mph (2023)

Race Record

Ash Sutton · 1:08.011 · 104.75 mph (2025)

BTCC FactDonington opens the BTCC season almost every year, meaning the winner of the first race here is often considered the early championship favourite.

Round 2 · England

Brands Hatch Indy

9–10 May 2026 · Fawkham, Kent

1.208 mi

Length

Corners

1958

First BTCC

The short, intense Indy loop of the legendary Brands Hatch circuit. Paddock Hill Bend is one of the most famous corners in British motorsport — blind, downhill, and off-camber — providing spectacular …

Qualifying Record

Jake Hill · 46.493s · 94.54 mph (2025)

Race Record

Tom Ingram · 47.157s · 92.53 mph (2025)

BTCC FactThe BTCC visits Brands Hatch twice each season — on the shorter Indy circuit in spring and the full Grand Prix layout for the season finale in October.

Round 3 · England

Snetterton

23–24 May 2026 · Attleborough, Norfolk

2.969 mi

Length

Corners

1959

First BTCC

Built on a former Second World War airfield in the flat Norfolk countryside, Snetterton is one of the longest circuits on the BTCC calendar. The Bentley Straight offers tyre-testing high-speed running…

Qualifying Record

Dan Cammish · 1:53.750 · 94.62 mph (2025)

Race Record

Ash Sutton · 1:54.871 · 91.06 mph (2023)

BTCC FactSnetterton's long straights mean it's one of the circuits where power advantage makes the biggest difference — teams running higher-powered cars often shine here.

Round 4 · England

Oulton Park

6–7 June 2026 · Little Budworth, Cheshire

2.231 mi

Length

Corners

1960

First BTCC

A consistent driver favourite. Set in the rolling Cheshire countryside, Oulton Park combines sweeping fast corners with elevation changes that put the car through its paces. Cascades is a breathtaking…

Qualifying Record

Tom Ingram · 1:23.856 · 96.72 mph (2025)

Race Record

Tom Ingram · 1:24.052 · 95.57 mph (2025)

BTCC FactOulton Park has produced some of the most memorable BTCC moments of recent seasons, with its undulating nature leading to unpredictable results and dramatic incidents.

Round 5 · England

Thruxton

25–26 July 2026 · Andover, Hampshire

2.356 mi

Length

Corners

1968

First BTCC

Britain's fastest circuit, built on a wartime airfield in Hampshire. Wide, fast, and almost entirely flat, Thruxton is a circuit where bravery is rewarded. The sweeping Cobb–Noble–Church complex is ta…

Qualifying Record

Dan Cammish · 1:15.201 · 112.79 mph (2020)

Race Record

Ash Sutton · 1:15.254 · 112.71 mph (2025)

BTCC FactAverage lap speeds at Thruxton are the highest of any BTCC venue, regularly exceeding 120 mph. It's a true driver's circuit where mechanical sympathy under sustained high loads is paramount.

Round 6 · Scotland

Knockhill

8–9 August 2026 · Dunfermline, Fife

1.270 mi

Length

Corners

1992

First BTCC

Scotland's National Motorsport Centre, tucked into the Fife hills. Compact and technically demanding, Knockhill is unlike any other circuit on the calendar — the undulating gradient means cars are con…

Qualifying Record

Rory Butcher · 50.451s · 90.40 mph (2019)

Race Record

Ashley Sutton · 50.876s · 89.65 mph (2020)

BTCC FactThe Knockhill crowd is famously passionate, and the circuit's compact nature means fans can see virtually the entire lap from the hillside spectator banks — making it a fantastic atmosphere for a race meeting.

Round 7 · England

Donington Park GP

22–23 August 2026 · Castle Donington, Leicestershire

2.500 mi

Length

Corners

1986

First BTCC

The full Grand Prix layout extends the National circuit with the Melbourne Loop and the Foggy/Goddards complex, significantly increasing lap length and introducing additional technical challenge. The …

Qualifying Record

Ashley Sutton · 1:33.154 · 96.12 mph (2023)

Race Record

Tom Ingram · 1:33.621 · 95.64 mph (2025)

BTCC FactDonington GP provides a fascinating contrast with Round 1 at the same venue — drivers who struggled on the National loop earlier in the season can find the extra GP section suits their driving style far better.

Round 8 · England

Croft

5–6 September 2026 · Dalton-on-Tees, North Yorkshire

2.127 mi

Length

Corners

1968

First BTCC

A classic British club circuit with roots going back to the 1960s, built on a former RAF airfield in North Yorkshire. Croft combines fast sections with tight chicanes and the iconic Tower Hairpin — on…

Qualifying Record

Tom Ingram · 1:20.522 · 95.85 mph (2025)

Race Record

Tom Ingram · 1:21.374 · 94.24 mph (2025)

BTCC FactTower Hairpin at Croft is consistently one of the best places for late-braking overtakes in the BTCC, and it regularly produces race-defining moments.

Round 9 · England

Silverstone

26–27 September 2026 · Towcester, Northamptonshire

3.666 mi

Length

Corners

1959

First BTCC

The home of British motorsport. Silverstone's Grand Prix circuit is the longest and fastest on the BTCC calendar, demanding aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed confidence throughout its many quick c…

Qualifying Record

Daryl DeLeon · 56.734s · 105.43 mph (2025)

Race Record

Tom Ingram · 56.875s · 105.43 mph (2025)

BTCC FactSilverstone is where championship battles are frequently decided. The points available at this penultimate round mean that going into the Brands Hatch finale with a significant lead — or deficit — can completely shape the outcome.

Round 10 · England

Brands Hatch GP

10–11 October 2026 · Fawkham, Kent

2.430 mi

Length

Corners

1960

First BTCC

The season finale. The full Grand Prix circuit adds Hawthorns, Westfield, Dingle Dell, and Stirlings to the Indy loop, creating one of the most spectacular circuits in Britain. Paddock Hill Bend on th…

Qualifying Record

Charles Rainford · 1:28.919 · 99.41 mph (2025)

Race Record

Ashley Sutton · 1:30.244 · 97.06 mph (2023)

BTCC FactA Brands Hatch GP BTCC finale is one of the highlights of the British motorsport calendar. With reverse-grid races and three separate races across the weekend, the championship result is rarely decided until the very last lap.