Max Coates replaces Martin Donnelly at Support Our Paras Racing

Max Coates is going to replace Martin Donnelly at Support Our Paras Racing for the remainder of the 2015 British Touring Car Championship.

“I’m over the moon to be joining Support Our Paras Racing in the BTCC. The structure of the team is unique and it really is all about supporting the Paras. It’s an honour to represent the Paras on track. The guys are learning a lot very quickly, but they have teamwork and desire to succeed in abundance,” said Coates.

The 21-year-old is going to drive one of the team’s two Infiniti Q50s alongside regular driver Derek Palmer.

“I’m delighted to welcome Max to the team. We know what he’s capable of, and he has bags of potential which we’re confident we’ll be able to nurture and develop. It’s an exciting appointment for the team, and we’re looking forward to working together for the rest of the season, and into 2016,” said Support Our Paras Racing team principal, Derek Palmer Snr.

The 21-year-old has previously driven Porsche Carrera Cup GB, Ginetta G55 and the Ginetta GT Supercup.