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Points and Pace for Hill at Blistering Brands Hatch BTCc

MB Motorsport's Jake Hill came away from a stiflingly hot weekend at Brands Hatch having taken his best-ever BTCC qualifying position, and his first points of the 2020 season, topped both free practice sessions, but also suffered also some bitterly cruel luck.

26 year-old Hill, from nearby East Farleigh in Kent, relished the chance of attacking the 2.43 mile sweeping Grand Prix Circuit, and immediately set a superb pace, topping both of Saturday's free practice sessions for the first-time in his career.

"The car was superb in practice, then in qualifying we were also really strong, taking P4 - another 0.055 seconds and I would have had Pole Position. It's mega to be racing at my 'home' circuit, and to have such a quick car under me has been incredible.

Hill started race one well but the fast-starting BMW of Turkington swept past, with Hill then running strongly and quickly in the early stages, setting 4th fastest lap and battling with Tom Ingram until lap 11 when the Gazoo Racing Corolla edged past.

After a Safety Car came out as Neal hit the wall, Hill was immediately under threat from Chilton and Sutton, the latter edging the No.24 car onto the grass resulting in Hill dropping to P10.

A late charge from Morgan was skilfully rebuffed by Hill, the BRDC 'Superstar' pleased to have finally got points on the board.

"We were quite strong early on, but the track has gained SO much grip since yesterday and I was struggling with balance. But it's great to reward my team and my partners with some points, and we are in good shape for race two later today.

A slick start and determined opening lap saw Hill past Jelley and Proctor and up to P8 before a Safety Car appeared after Thompson and Crees tangled, Hill instantly chasing down and passing Oliphant at the re-start in a superb move, and then Morgan now up to P6 at the end of lap 10.

Suddenly the Honda Civic Type-R slowed, dramatically blasting a swathe of flames from the exhaust, signalling an engine failure, incredibly Hill's third such failure in five races so far in 2020.

"My car had a much better balance in this race, but it's all for nothing when I have been let down again by an engine issue. It's taking so much out of the whole team - my amazing crew Rob T, Craig, Ben, Rob O, Dan, Micky and Data Rob have been superb. Changing an engine and in such hot conditions has been so tough. Thanks to all of them for their hard work again.

Starting P21 and with another engine fitted and some changes made to the balance of the car, Hill made a fantastic start, passing Brown, Butel and Hamilton almost immediately, then as a wild incident unfolded at Graham Hill bend involving Goff, Boardley, Morgan and Ingram, also passing team-mate Osborne to end lap one in P14.

Battling with Cook contact saw the No.66 car drop down the order, then when Proctor ran wide gained another place and Hill up to P12 after just four laps.

As Neate spun and Cammish stopped on lap 7 Hill now ran in the top-ten, working hard to edge up to the battle ahead.

However as his tyres 'went off' he was caught by Matt Neal, who barged past at Graham Hill bend, puncturing the front-left tyre, and this and other damage forcing Hill into retirement.

"Well I really didn't expect to be sitting here after two race weekends with only one finish so far! My team have been fantastic - worked their arses off for me - and I love the lot of them. But the engine issues have been beyond frustrating. We now have a couple of weeks before Oulton Park so hopefully our engine partners Swindon can resolve this. And then I need Lady Luck to come back off Furlough please! Thanks to my amazing partners for their support and for believing in me so much. I am pretty fed up now, but will be ready to go next time.

The Kwik Fit BTCC resumes at Oulton Park in Cheshire on 22/23rd August - qualifying shown on itv.com/btcc on Saturday 22nd, with all three races LIVE on ITV4HD on Sunday 23rd.

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  • About
  • News
    • Pace and Promise for Hill and Era Motorsport in the Michelin 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi
    • Hill shines in 24 Hours Dubai debut with Era Motorsport
    • JAKE HILL CROWNED 2024 BTCC CHAMPION
    • WINNING WEEKEND AT SILVERSTONE FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
    • Victory and Podiums as Hill entertains at the Goodwood Revival
    • HILL TAKES THE CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AT DONINGTON PARK
    • VICTORY AND BIG POINTS FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT KNOCKHILL
    • TESTING WEEKEND AT CROFT FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
    • Hill stars again at the Goodwood Festival of Speed
    • VICTORY AND CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT OULTON PARK
    • Double victory delight for Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport at Thruxton
    • BONANZA DOUBLE VICTORY WEEKEND FOR JAKE HILL & LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
    • FRUSTRATING WEEKEND AT BRANDS HATCH FOR LASER TOOLS RACING WITH MB MOTORSPORT
    • Stunning Win for Hill and Tilley in TVR at Donington Historic Festival
    • DOUBLE PODIUM FOR JAKE HILL WITH MB MOTORSPORT AT DONINGTON PARK
    • News Archive 2023 >
      • Hill rounds out 'Busiest Year Ever' on a High in Dubai
      • Double victory and points bonanza for Jake Hill with Laser Tools Racing & MB Motorsport
      • ​Jake Hill collects good points at Thruxton
      • Historic Touring Car Heaven for Hill
      • MIXED EMOTIONS FOR JAKE HILL AT BRANDS HATCH
      • ​JAKE HILL KICKSTARTS 2023 CAMPAIGN WITH A PODIUM & HEALTHY POINTS HAUL
    • News Archive 2022 >
      • JAKE HILL CLAIMS 3RD IN THE DRIVERS' CHAMPIONSHIP
      • JAKE HILL CLAIMS VICTORY AND BIG POINTS AT SILVERSTONE
      • SOLID POINTS HAUL FOR JAKE HILL AT THRUXTON
      • TWO PODIUM FINISHES FOR HILL AT SNETTERTON
      • HILL ENJOYS BEST EVER BTCC WEEKEND WITH DOMINANT KNOCKHILL PERFORMANCE
      • THREE TOP-FIVE FINISHES FOR HILL AT CROFT
      • TOUGH WEEKEND FOR JAKE HILL AT OULTON PARK
      • PODIUM BRACE FOR HILL AT THRUXTON
      • PODIUM-SCORING PERFORMANCE AT BRANDS HATCH FOR ROKiT MB MOTORSPORT
      • POLE AND VICTORY FOR JAKE HILL AT THRILLING DONINGTON PARK BTCC SEASON-OPENER
    • News Archive 2021 >
      • BTCC Rounds 4, 5, 6 - Snetterton
      • BTCC Rounds 1, 2, 3 - Thruxton
    • News Archive 2020 >
      • Hill rounds out 2020 BTCC season in style at Brands Hatch
      • Hill takes superb debut Independant BTCC Win for MB Motorsport
      • Superb Double-Podium for Hill in BTCC blast at Croft
      • HILL TAKES MORE POINTS IN SILVERSTONE SCRAP
      • Hill battles through at Thruxton to take more BTCC points
      • Other >
        • Hill qualifies in the top-half of BTCC grid at Brands
        • HILL FLYING AT KNOCKHILL BTCC
        • PODIUM AND POINTS FOR HILL AT OULTON PARK BTCC
        • Points and Pace for Hill at Blistering Brands Hatch BTCc
        • HILL FRUSTRATED AT DONINGTON PARK BTCC OPENEr
        • MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square back on track at Snetterton
        • Hill achieves ambition in Historic Action
        • MB Motorsport's Hill stars at Silverstone BTCC Season Launch
        • MB Motorsport welcome Blue Square to 2020 BTCC Programme as Hill enjoys Brands Hatch testing
        • Hill thrilled with MB Motorsport BTCC Debut run
        • 'Crazy' 24 Hours for BTCC Star Hill
        • Hill selected as British Racing Driver's Club Superstar for 2020
        • Jake signs for AmD Tuning for 2020 BTCC Campaign
    • News Archive 2019 >
      • Hill ends on a high in battling Brands Hatch BTCC finale
      • Season-Best Qualifying for Hill at Brands Hatch BTCC Finale
      • Hill splashes to more BTCC points at Silverstone
      • Hill ready to charge forward at Silverstone BTCC
      • Hill takes Stunning Debut BTCC Win at Knockhill
      • Other >
        • Hill ready for Knockhill BTCC Challenge
        • Hill gets 'Dream Drives' in Holden V8 Supercar and Nissan Skyline GTR at Oulton Park Gold Cup and Mini magic at blazing Brands Bank Holiday
        • 'Dream come True' for Hill to race Calsonic Nissan at Oulton Park Gold Cup AND Mini at Brands Hatch
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill slithers to superb points scoring finishes in BTCC Thruxton battle
        • Points, Pace and Pain for Hill in Snetterton BTCC Thriller
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill qualifies in top-half of BTCC Grid at Snetterton
        • Fenn and Hill take stunning Win at Silverstone Classic Thriller
        • Red Rooster on Pole Postion at Silverstone Classic
        • Trade Price Cars Racing's Hill bang on the Pace at Snetterton BTCC test
        • Victory then Heartbreak for Hill in Oulton Park BTCC Thriller
        • Another Top-Ten qualifying for new BRDC Member Hill.
        • Hill ready to bounce back in BTCC blast round the 'Park
        • Points and Pain for Hill in chaotic Croft BTCC battle
        • Season best qualifying for Hill at Croft
        • Hill heading to Yorkshire for more BTCC action
        • Fenn and Hill take Victory in Pre 66 Touring Car race at Brands Hatch Masters Historic
    • News Archive 2017/18 >
      • Hill's Tough Times at Croft BTCC
      • Hill back to where his BTCC Journey began
      • Hill Battles to BTCC points in the Park
      • Hill Shows Fighting Spirit at Thruxton
      • HILL WINS JACK SEARS TROPHY AND DUNLOP FOREVER FORWARD AWARD IN DONINGTON PARK THRILLER
      • Hill Wins Independent Class and Takes Debut Podium in Brands BTCC Thriller
      • 2018 Season
      • Hill ready for BTCC Brands Hatch opener
      • BTCC 2018 Media Day (2018)
    • News Archive 2016/17 >
      • Jake Hill 2017 VW CC Scalextric Model
      • Hill and Wheeler Take Double Win in Brands Hatch CSCC Finale
      • HILL TAKES POINTS IN BRANDS BTCC FINALE
      • Hill Strong in BTCC Qualifying at Brands Hatch finale
      • HIGHS AND LOWS FOR HILL AT SILVERSTONE BTCC
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    • Gallery 2019 Archive
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