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Steve and Sam Laidlaw switches to new Cupras for Silverstone and 2025

Steve and Sam Laidlaw will debut the new Cupra León VZ TCR model in the TCR UK season finale, racing a pair of the Spanish cars this weekend at Silverstone in a long-term commitment to the championship.

“Having joined the championship earlier this year, both Sam and I agreed that we wanted to be a part of TCR UK for the long term, so we’ve made our commitment to the championship by purchasing two brand new CUPRA Leon VZ TCR cars,” said Steve Laidlaw.

“Our aim is simple, to come out next season and take as many podiums as possible en route to winning the championship. I cannot say enough about the support of Rob Baker and Richard Humphreys this season, I am very grateful to them and look forward to a new chapter with the new car.”

The father and son will race the two new Cupras for Area Motorsport, with both having raced a Hyundai for Capture Motorsport earlier in the season.

“I’ve had a great start to my season in TCR UK and I’ve made progress as each weekend goes by. I’m very grateful to everyone at Capture Motorsport for all their support as they have helped me progress as a driver,” said Sam Laidlaw.

“Area Motorsport is an amazing team, and I can see myself taking the next step in my career with them. I’m looking forward to working with them and hopefully getting the new CUPRA on the podium at Silverstone.”