Round 1 - Report

The field through Copse Race 2 Lap 1

The Virtual Touring Car Series kicked off its inaugural season at the iconic Silverstone National Layout. 16 cars lined up on the grid, and it proved to be an exciting and intense competition, with plenty of wheel-to-wheel action and drama.

Qualifying was led by Michael Hollingworth, who set the fastest lap time of 1:01.056, earning a championship point, followed by Lorenzo Oro, Patrik Thomsen, Berker Sezen, and David Ward. However, qualifying pace didn't necessarily predict the race results, as the drivers had to navigate the chaotic and unpredictable nature of touring car racing.

In Race 1, Patrik Thomsen emerged as the winner, setting the fastest lap of the race, with David Ward and James Egan coming in second and third, respectively. Jakub Ochmanski and Tobias Kantert rounded out the top five. However, the race was not without incidents, with Berker Sezen and Michael Hollingworth receiving three-place penalties for causing collisions.

With the top 15 reversed for Race 2 it was Mark Peck that took the win, followed by Chriss Lindenau and David Ward. Jakub Ochmanski and Patrik Thomsen finished in the top five again. This time, David Ward set the fastest lap. Patrik Thomsen, James Egan, and Jaimy Van Riemsdijk all received three-place penalties for causing collisions.

With the first round of VTCS in the books, David Ward emerged as the championship leader, followed closely by Patrik Thomsen. Mark Peck, Jakub Ochmanski, James Egan, and Tobias Kantert rounded out the top six in the standings.

Overall, the first round of the Virtual Touring Car Series proved to be a thrilling and unpredictable competition, showcasing the intense nature of touring car racing. As the series moves forward, we can expect even more exciting battles and close racing as the drivers battle for the championship.