Tom Ingram from Team Vertu praised the Hyundai i30N’s impressive performance after securing pole position in qualifying at Croft during the UK Touring Car Championship on Saturday. Joining the championship midway through the season, Ingram currently trails leader Ash Sutton by 10 points but looks set to narrow that gap substantially after smashing the previous qualifying lap record by over half a second.
Ingram’s chances of closing the points deficit are further boosted as Sutton will start race 1 from 11th place. Achieving his 12th career BTCC pole by excelling in every session, Ingram acknowledged the significant upgrades made to the Hyundai during his mid-season break.
“I’m very pleased with the car,” Ingram said. “We know tomorrow’s race will award big points. Earning a Paul Position Goodyear Wingfoot Award after Saturday means you’ve had an excellent day. The car feels fantastic as always, and we put in a lot of effort to be as fast as possible today.”
Fan Take: This breakthrough by Ingram and the Hyundai i30N signals an exciting shift in the championship battle, bringing fresh energy and unpredictability to the UK Touring Car Championship. For racing fans, it means more thrilling battles ahead and keeps the competition hot as the season progresses.
