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Frustrating Weekend at Brands Hatch for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Frustrating Weekend at Brands Hatch for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport faced a rollercoaster weekend in the second round of the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit. Hoping to extend their podium streak from Donington Park, the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport squad hit the shortest circuit on the calendar with high expectations. Saturday morning’s free-practice outings saw Jake Hill finish in 6th and 10th place, setting the stage for the later qualifying sessions. In the afternoon’s qualifying sessions, and handicapped by reduced hybrid deployment due to his 3rd place championship position, Jake had to settle for 12th...

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Nelson King Faces Continued Challenges at Brands Hatch

Nelson King Faces Continued Challenges at Brands Hatch

Following a tough season opener at Donington Park, Nelson King arrived at Brands Hatch for the second round of the championship with renewed determination. Despite extensive modifications to his car, initial tests were inconclusive, leaving doubts about whether the issues had been fully resolved. During qualifying, Nelson demonstrated his usual focus and persistence but continued to experience the mechanical difficulties that had hindered him previously. He ended the session at the back of the pack, significantly off the pace. Reflecting on the session, Nelson commented: “I gave it everything I had. We attempted some adjustments to improve handling, but it...

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Chloe Grant's Silverstone showdown: triumph, turmoil, and unyielding resolve.

Chloe Grant's Silverstone showdown: triumph, turmoil, and unyielding resolve.

In the high-speed battleground of the Silverstone GP circuit, Chloe Grant faced both triumph and turmoil in Round 2 of the 2024 GB4 Championship. Despite a valiant charge to seventh in Race 1, her hopes were dashed on the cusp of glory in race two, ending her weekend prematurely. Qualifying showcased Grant's grit, setting a blistering time of 2:18.631 in damp conditions. Thus Chloe would start P8 for Race 1, P7 for Race 2, and P5 in Race 3’s grid reversal. However, the GB4 Championship only saw two out of three scheduled races across the weekend, with Sunday morning’s 11:06...

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A Challenging Start to the Championship for Nelson King

A Challenging Start to the Championship for Nelson King

Vertu Motors Mini Challenge's kick-off race proved to be a daunting test for Nelson King. Despite his promising pre-season pace, technical gremlins haunted his performance, robbing him of a deserved spot at the front. From the get-go, Nelson faced an uphill battle. Winter testing hinted at potential, but come practice, his car lagged behind rivals, struggling with a significant power deficit. Despite the team's relentless efforts, the issues persisted, relegating Nelson to a back-of-the-grid start. Despite these setbacks, Nelson showcased his resilience and skill. He managed to climb to sixth place in the first race before a red flag incident...

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Laser Tools Racing roars: double podium triumph at Donington Park!

Laser Tools Racing roars: double podium triumph at Donington Park!

Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport enjoyed a strong start to the year with two trips to the podium as Jake Hill recorded a brace of third-place finishes and a fifth-place to commence the 2024 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship. Beginning this tenth season for Laser Tools Racing on Saturday with the weekend's two free-practice tests, Jake Hill's prowess was evident, as he navigated his machine to 12th and 6th positions in the respective sessions, setting the stage for the newly revised qualifying. New Qualifying Format: In a new for 2024 qualifying format, the grid was split into two...

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