P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Daryl De Leon started his weekend perfectly at Brands Hatch, topping the charts in British Touring Car Championship Free Practice.
Daryl De Leon kicked off his weekend impressively at Brands Hatch, leading the way in British Touring Car Championship Free Practice.
Various drivers took a more relaxed approach during the session, while Árón Taylor-Smith initially set the pace on medium tires.
Chris Smiley overtook the lead with the help of soft tires in his Restart Racing Hyundai i30N.
Ricky Collard faced car troubles early on, forcing him to step out of the session as his team dealt with an alternator issue.
Nicolas Hamilton and several other drivers received warnings for track limit violations, with Hamilton eventually being shown a black flag.
Ultimately, De Leon secured the top spot, setting a strong pace for the weekend ahead.
