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Both weekends of the 2026 British Touring Car Championship have seen drivers in near-racing conditions with recovery vehicles and stricken cars on track.
The 2026 British Touring Car Championship’s weekends have been marked by drivers facing almost racing-like conditions due to the presence of recovery vehicles and damaged cars on the track.
During the Brands Hatch Sunday running, Race 2 was halted when Sam Osborne’s Ford Focus spun into the gravel at Druids, positioning parallel to Charles Rainford’s stricken car.
Osborne’s incident resulted from a racing clash with Daniel Rowbottom, despite the marshals signaling yellow flags.
At Donington, a recovery vehicle removed a car from the gravel at the first corner while drivers continued under yellow flag conditions.
The sight of drivers racing past heavy machinery just off the track raises safety concerns, highlighting the delicate balance between competitive racing and ensuring safety in motorsports.
Drivers like Tom Chilton and Adam Morgan express concerns about the potential risks and challenges posed by competing under yellow-flag conditions, emphasizing the importance of balancing safety measures with the competitive spirit of the sport.
