Adam Morgan thrilled to secure pole for Sunday opener

Adam Morgan was quick to heap praise on the efforts of his Plato Racing team after claiming a commanding lights-to-flag victory in the Race To Pole at Knockhill today.

The Mercedes-AMG A-Class Saloon driver had shown glimpses of front-running pace during the only British Touring Car Championship practice session earlier in the day, before upping the ante a few hours later.

Setting the fastest time during the traditional qualifying format, Morgan started the series new-for-2026 Qualifying Race from pole position, before dominating proceedings when the lights went out.

The multiple race winner led every lap on his way to victory, which in-turn means he will start the first of Sunday’s three races from pole position.

“It’s a mega result,” said Morgan. “Since we arrived the car has been in a lovely spot. It’s spot on over the kerbs, we’ve got great traction out the hairpin and its just allowing me to keep on top of it – which is what you want around here.

“There were a couple of laps when the rain started to fall where it got a little tricky but thankfully that went away. I was sat there thinking ‘why me, why now’ when I saw the drops forming on my windscreen.

“We managed to bring it home though and importantly Dan was able to finish in third, meaning we’re both right up there for tomorrow. Everyone at Plato Racing has done an incredible job; we’re back, we’re in a good place and hopefully we can convert this into three big results tomorrow.”