P1racenews AI automatic summary:
West Surrey Racing’s Charles Rainford leads an all BMW top-three lockout after claiming his maiden BTCC pole.
West Surrey Racing’s Charles Rainford achieved his first ever British Touring Car Championship pole position by narrowly beating teammate Daryl DeLeon at Knockhill. BMW managed to lock out the top-three spots on the grid.
DeLeon was looking strong for pole position after setting fastest times in both Q1 and Q2, but Rainford ultimately delivered with a 50.673s lap during the top-six Q3 shootout, edging out his teammate.
Reigning champion Jake Hill showed improved form after his struggles at Oulton Park, securing third place on the grid behind the BMW duo.
Dan Rowbottom was the top non-BMW runner in fourth, with championship leader Tom Ingram in fifth position. Ingram will start ahead of his rival Ash Sutton, who could only manage 11th place on the grid.
Sutton had a challenging qualifying session, highlighted by a dramatic two-wheel moment through the chicane. Aiden Moffat completed the top-ten order, ensuring all four BMWs made a strong showing in qualifying at Knockhill.
