Adam Morgan’s team working “flat out” on new Mercedes

Adam Morgan says his Ciceley Racing team are working “flat out” on the new Mercedes A-Class he will race in the 2014 BTCC, a car he hopes to challenge for independents’ honours in.

Morgan’s team were due to take delivery of the car from GPRM on Saturday, after having its roll cage fitted, before an intense programme of work before the first round at Brands Hatch.

It will be the first time a Mercedes has competed in the championship in the modern era, and Morgan expects the car will attract a lot of attention.

Speaking to TouringCarTimes at the Autosport Show, Morgan said: “We’re flat out – hopefully we are going to do a full fit, disassemble, send it off to paint, get it back and fit it again. Then hopefully we will be testing by the end of February.

“That is the plan, but whether it will happen, we don’t know. Something always seems to go wrong!

“It is really exciting, and I think there is going to be quite a lot of media attention. It is a new challenge for the team, and it is a new challenge for myself, having to develop a car.”

Looking ahead to the season, Morgan is looking to make a further step forward in his performances, after impressing greatly with his speed and consistency in 2013.

He said: “I am really looking forward to it, and I’m sure we can achieve the same results as last year. I’ve got every faith in the team and what we can achieve.

“One step at a time, but the independents’ championship is what I am aiming for next.”

The A-Class will carry a familiar paint scheme in 2014, that of former Rob Austin Racing title sponsor WIX.

“It is great to have WIX on board. They are a great bunch of people, and hopefully it will be a long-term sponsorship,” added Morgan.