Gordon Shedden pleased to kick off season with silverware

Three-time champion Gordon Shedden hailed a good day’s work at Donington Park as he began the 2026 British Touring Car Championship season on the podium.

The Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport driver found himself in the thick of the action during Saturday’s Qualifying Race, ultimately crossing the line in ninth.

Starting on the fifth row for the first of Sunday’s three encounters, the Toyota Corolla GR Sport driver fought his way up to fifth in race one before then charging onto the podium in race two.

Shedden’s third place also ensured that he netted victory in the Independents’ category, before he closed out a strong season-opener by finishing in the points in the reverse grid finale.

Reflecting on the weekend, the Scotsman said: “It’s always a great feeling to start the new season with some silverware; the first round of the year hasn’t always been the kindest to me in the past, so hopefully this is a sign of good things to come this year with Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport.”

“We definitely had to dig in deep at times over the weekend and hustle a bit, but to leave with a podium, an Independent win, three points finishes and no damage is a good day’s work, and it’s given us plenty of avenues to go down when it comes to preparing for next time out at Brands Hatch.”