P1racenews AI automatic summary:
BTCC leader Tom Ingram sets the pace in FP1 as Power Maxed Racing hit the track in Knockhill despite devastating fire.
British Touring Car Championship points leader Tom Ingram set the early pace during opening practice at Knockhill, ahead of NAPA Racing UK’s Dan Rowbottom, who was second fastest. Ingram comfortably topped the timesheets in FP1 with a 51.087s lap, moving over 0.2s clear of Rowbottom. Ingram leads rival Ash Sutton by 8 points, with Sutton fifth fastest in the opening session. Reigning champ Jake Hill returned and set the third fastest time for West Surrey Racing. Aron Taylor-Smith of Toyota Gazzoo Racing UK and three-time champion Gordon Shedden also had strong performances. Despite a recent fire, Power Maxed Racing raced in Cupra Leons with support from the BTCC community. Team Principal Adam Weaver expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support received.
