P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Defending BTCC champion Jake Hill is back on the top-step of the podium with a convincing race one win at Knockhill.
Jake Hill from West Surrey Racing secured victory in the opening British Touring Car Championship race at Knockhill, beating his BMW teammate Charles Rainford.
Hill, who had missed the last three races due to illness, triumphantly returned to claim his second win of the 2025 season.
Starting from third, Hill capitalized on a battle between Rainford and Daryl LeLeon to take the lead.
After a thrilling race including a brief lead change by DeLeon, Hill made a decisive move to overtake Rainford and secure his victory.
Despite a late challenge, Hill managed to keep his lead and take the checkered flag with a comfortable margin.
Behind the top-two finishers, Tom Ingram widened his championship lead by finishing third, aided by a strategic team move by his teammate Senna Proctor.
The race also saw solid performances from Dan Cammish, Aiden Moffat, and the rest of the top-ten finishers.
