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NICOLAS MAXIMISES PERFORMANCE & SHINES AT KNOCKHILL
17th August 2025
Season-best performance highlights determination, development and consistency for Nicolas.
Knockhill, Scotland – Round 7 of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship proved to be a turning point for Nicolas, who delivered his most consistent and competitive performance of the season to date. While the results may not tell the full story on paper, a season-best P18 finish in Race 3 was a true reflection Nicolas maximising the cars potential, especially when measured against the other Cupra Leon entries that finished 14th, 15th and 19th respectively.
The weekend at Knockhill marked a culmination of progress for Nicolas and his team, as they pushed their package to it’s absolute limit. In Race 3, Nicolas missed out on his first championship points of the season by just 2 seconds, capping off a weekend of competitive and consistent race pace that showcased the best of his abilities in an ultra competitive field.
“Knockhill was a very solid weekend,” said Nicolas. “We know as a team that our car is lacking in performance and pace, which it has been all year, but I really feel that now we are on the limit of our package and I feel proud to be able to extract the best out of it. I’ve been working to get close to the limit all year, and now I’ve been close to scoring points in the last three race weekends, which is great.”
In the week leading up to Knockhill, the BTCC paddock was rocked by news of a fire at the Power Maxed Racing workshop, a team competitor of Nicolas and Un-limited Motorsport that destroyed their fleet of cars and equipment. As a result, front-runner and race winner Micky Doble was forced to switch to a Cupra Leon as a last-minute solution. Despite the dramatic circumstances, Doble managed a best finish of P15 in Race 3—just 1.4 seconds ahead of Nicolas.
“Of course, it was a great shame to hear about the unfortunate incident of Power Maxed Racing before Knockhill,” Nicolas added. “But it also gave us, as a team, the opportunity to provide a car to a great driver and front-runner like Micky, to see how he got on in comparison to his Astra, which we know he has won races in. With him finishing only 1.4 seconds ahead of me in Race 3, now in the same car, showed that we really are on the limit of our package. Although the results are not what we want, we are extracting the most out of what we have, which is the best we can do.”
“I feel I’m driving the best I ever have in the BTCC, especially with the field being the strongest it has ever been. I’m proud of my performances and the year so far. We’ve been fighting for points consistently and extracting everything our car has.”
Still chasing his first points of the season, Nicolas has come agonisingly close on multiple occasions. He was running in the points at both Oulton Park and Croft before circumstances outside of his control denied him well-earned finishes. Yet, his determination and spirit remain undimmed.
“I will keep pushing with what we have and hopefully will have some points on the board by the end of the season, we are working hard and the team are great, so I am confidant we will do it!” he affirmed.
Nicolas also acknowledged the incredible support from fans over the weekend at Knockhill, particularly from the disabled community.
“The amount of support I received from the crowd this weekend was incredible. There were so many people from the disabled community trackside, flying the flag for me and wearing my merchandise. It makes me so proud to have fans—both disabled and non-disabled—shouting, screaming and cheering me on. Their passion for what I do, both on and off the track, means the world to me.”
Nicolas now heads to Donington Park on 30-31 August, where he will continue his mission to improve, inspire, and strive for those much-deserved championship points. The momentum is building, and with consistency on his side, the breakthrough moment feels closer than ever.
THE MOST COMPETITVE WEEKEND YET FOR NICOLAS AT OULTON PARK
22nd June 2025
The British Touring Car Championship roared into Oulton Park last weekend 21–22 June – for Round 5 of the 2025 season, and it proved to be Nicolas’ most competitive and confidence-inspiring weekend yet. In front of packed grandstands and under mixed weather conditions, Nicolas delivered standout performances across all three races on Sunday, consistently leading his teammates and showcasing significant progress in both pace and race craft.
In Race 1, Nicolas flew the flag for his team following early drama between his teammates, who collided after individual errors, allowing Nicolas to capitalise and deliver a strong, composed finish amidst the chaos. His ability to avoid trouble and bring the car home highlighted his growing maturity and tactical awareness as he crossed the line in a respectable 19th.
Race 2 took place in dry conditions and saw Nicolas demonstrate impressive raw pace, once again leading his teammates throughout the race, this time, extracting the maximum out of the car. He maintained a strong position in the highly competitive midfield, consistently fighting within the points-paying places, further underlining his development and race-day performance.
But it was Race 3 that marked a true turning point. Starting from P20 on a wet and treacherous circuit, Nicolas launched a determined charge through the field. Carving his way up to 14th place with exceptional overtakes and calm control in difficult conditions, he found himself leading the Independent Championship battle and on the brink of scoring his first BTCC points of the season — and potentially bringing home his first BTCC Trophy. Tragically, with just 4 laps to go and when overtaking for 12th position a car ahead lost control and collected Nicolas in a racing incident that forced him into retirement.
Despite the DNF, the Oulton Park crowd recognised the magnitude of his performance, applauding Nicolas as he climbed from his car — a moment that underscored the respect he has earned within the paddock and from the fans.
Speaking after the weekend, Nicolas reflected:
“I have had such a positive weekend here at Oulton Park. I’ve had great pace in all 3 races. To be beating my teammates in every race and to come so close to scoring my first points and potentially a trophy really shows the dramatic progress we’ve made this year — and we’re only halfway through the season. I really feel we’ve got the car into a place where it suits my driving style. We still have work to do, but I’m so proud of myself, my progress, my race craft and my overall performance this weekend. I couldn’t ask for much more. Yes, the result in Race 3 wasn’t what we wanted, but to be fighting so hard and moving into the points-paying positions was an amazing feeling. The contact was just one of those things in racing — out of my control — but the crowd’s reaction meant everything to me. I showed I am capable of fighting in the points and so I leave this weekend truly happy with my progress.“
With the BTCC now heading into its summer break, all eyes turn to Croft on 2–3 August, where Nicolas aims to carry his momentum forward. With his recent form and evident growth, there is every indication that a points-scoring result — and a trophy — is well within reach.
CHALLENGING WEEKEND AT THRUXTON TESTS NICOLAS & UN-LIMITED MOTORSPORT IN ROUND 4 OF THE BTCC
8th June 2025
Thruxton Circuit, June 8-9 – Round 4 of the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship presented a significant challenge for Nicolas and the Unlimited Motorsport squad as they battled through a difficult weekend at the high-speed Thruxton circuit.
Coming into the event, Nicolas had tempered expectations, aware that Thruxton, with its fast and flowing nature, has never been his strongest venue. That prediction proved accurate, as both he and the team struggled with an unbalanced car setup and a lack of outright engine performance across the weekend.
Despite these hurdles, Nicolas demonstrated his tenacity and professionalism, showing clear progression across the three races. His most encouraging performance came in Race 3, where he matched his teammates’ lap times, running within the same tenth of a second. The result—17th and 18th place finishes for Nicolas and teammate Dexter Patterson respectively—was a reflection of the car’s limitations rather than individual performance.
Speaking after the weekend, Nicolas shared:
“Thruxton has always been a difficult circuit for me after my big accident here a few years back. It is super high speed and is all about confidence. I knew coming into this weekend that I would be finding my feet and after not racing here since 2023, I knew I was up against it. Track time is always limited in BTCC, so when you are struggling with overall performance and balance from the car as a team, it sometimes takes you up until the final race of the weekend before you actually start progressing in feeling.
“Unfortunately, we all struggled as a team this weekend, but the fact I was able to match my teammates on lap time in Race 3, showed that, although myself and Dexter finished 17th & 18th, that is where the car was in terms of performance. Your teammate is always your first reference and to be so close to him, at what I see as my weakest circuit of the year was a big positive. At least I am on the pace of the car and as the year progresses we will hopefully unlock more raw speed out of our package.”
With lessons learned and valuable data gathered, the focus now turns to Oulton Park on June 21-22, where Nicolas and the Un-limited Motorsport team will look to regroup, unlock more pace, and push forward in what promises to be a highly competitive mid-season run.
NICOLAS DELIVERS BREAKTHROUGH PERFORMANCE & HISTORICAL INCLUSION MOMENT AT BTCC BRANDS HATCH INDY
11th May 2025
Round 2 of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at Brands Hatch (10-11 May) delivered a weekend to remember for Nicolas, marking his most positive and competitive performance this year. Demonstrating a massive leap forward in both pace and racecraft since the opening round at Donington Park back in April, Nicolas and his team have found a breakthrough setup that allowed them to unlock significantly more potential from the car.
Describing the shift as “night and day” compared to Round 1, Nicolas praised the team’s collective effort in achieving this rapid progress:
“We’ve found a really strong window with the car this weekend. The performance, confidence, and race pace were a huge step forward. I’m proud of the work we’ve done as a team and incredibly excited for what’s to come. This is a big turning point.”
The improvements were clear throughout the weekend, with Nicolas consistently fighting and battling some of the BTCC’s most successful drivers and showing strong one-lap pace alongside much more assertive race performance. Whist acknowledging that there is still more work to do, both from a technical and driving perspective, the foundations laid at Brands Hatch promise strong momentum heading into the upcoming rounds.
A WHOLESOME & HISTORIC MOMENT FOR BRITISH MOTORSPORT
Beyond the results, the weekend was made truly special and historic by an emotionally charged and inclusive gesture from Nicolas, who made headlines across the paddock and beyond. For the first time in BTCC history, a wheelchair user served as a “Grid Boy,” positioned proudly in front of Nicolas’s car before Race 1.
George, a disabled motorsport enthusiast and wheelchair user, was invited by Nicolas to take part in the grid walk, symbolising an open embrace of disability within motorsport culture. The moment was especially powerful and personal for Nicolas, who used a wheelchair himself between the ages of 11 and 16.
“It was emotional, no doubt,” Nicolas shared. “I see so much of myself in George, and to be able to give him this opportunity – to show that disabled individuals are welcome, accepted, and safe in motorsport – means the world to me. Representation matters. If we can make someone feel like they belong in this world, then we’re doing something right and I am just trying to do my best to start that process. I was crying in the car, just watching George on the grid, as I know first-hand how hard it is to be a disabled person in this world. I made a promise to myself that, if I got back on the BTCC grid, I will do my best to open more doors for disabled individuals to experience things that they have never been given the opportunity to do before. I was just so proud of him and myself; I was able to fulfil my promise and my overall purpose”
This meaningful act not only resonated throughout the BTCC paddock but also marked a small yet powerful step toward greater visibility and inclusion for disabled individuals within the motorsport community.
ITV GRID INTERVIEW
Ahead of Race 2 at Brands Hatch, Nicolas was interviewed live on the grid by ITV — a moment that highlighted far more than just racing. Speaking with genuine emotion and clarity, Nicolas reflected on what it means to be back on the British Touring Car Championship grid, not just as a driver, but as a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in motorsport.
LOOKING AHEAD
With a newly energised team, sharp upward trajectory in performance, and a powerful message of inclusion echoing through the championship, Brands Hatch Indy will go down as one of Nicolas’s most memorable weekends — both on and off the track.
As the BTCC prepares for the next round at Snetterton (24-25 May), fans and followers will be watching closely to see how far Nicolas and the team can push forward from this breakthrough moment — both in results, and in redefining what representation in motorsport can look like.
NICOLAS RETURNS TO BTCC AT DONINGTON PARK
29th April 2025
Donington Park, UK – After nearly two years away from the grid, Nicolas made his long-awaited return to the British Touring Car Championship this past weekend (April 26–27), marking a significant and emotional milestone in his racing journey. While the weekend’s results may not have met initial expectations, the outing was a vital step forward and laid a strong foundation for the season ahead.
Returning to the fiercely competitive BTCC field is no small feat – especially after an extended break – and this weekend was always going to be about reacclimatising to the pace, intensity, and physical demands of the championship. Nicolas and the team focused on using every session to build confidence, gather data, and dial in the car setup, both mechanically and within the cockpit, which has been specifically adapted to suit his needs and requirements with regard to his disability.
A WEEKEND OF PROGRESS AND PROMISE
Saturday’s qualifying session and the early stages of Sunday’s races were a steep learning curve, but valuable mileage allowed the team to continue evolving the car setup and cockpit configuration. By Race 3, those changes began to pay dividends, with Nicolas showing a marked improvement in pace – quick enough to run within the top 12, highlighting the progress made over the course of the weekend.
“This weekend was all about rebuilding the rhythm & getting back into the swing of things. Although the adaptions in my car, such as the brake servo, help with my physical condition, the car does not like it very much in terms of how the the servo itself overpowers the brake discs & pads, which changes the feel of the pedal under braking with my foot. So we have been figuring out the best settings to run the servo where the car and brakes remain consistent throughout the race.” Nicolas said. “We didn’t get the results we wanted on paper, but we made some really important steps forward with the car and myself. It’s been a huge effort from the team and my partners to get me here, and I’m grateful for everyone’s support as we fine-tune everything. Race 3 was a big positive, where we were unfortunate to get ran off into the gravel at Turn 1 of the first lap, but we showed great pace to recover – we know there’s more to come, but it’s just amazing to be back.”
The team leaves Donington Park with heads held high and eyes firmly on future races. With a full race weekend now under his belt, Nicolas has a strong platform to build from as he continues to push forward through the 2025 season. The focus now shifts to further development and unlocking more performance ahead of the next round at Brands Hatch Indy (May 10-11).
Nicolas Hamilton Returns to the British Touring Car Championship with Un-Limited Motorsport
27th March 2025
British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton is set to make his much-anticipated return to the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) in 2025, racing for Un-Limited Motorsport, as part of a three-car lineup alongside Dexter Patterson and Max Hall. Hamilton, who has Cerebral Palsy, is no stranger to the BTCC. His remarkable achievements in the series have already made history, as he is the only athlete in the history of the series to compete with a disability. His perseverance and spirit have made him an inspiration to countless fans,proving that with the right mindset, anything is possible.
Returning to the BTCC this season after 20 months out, following his hugely impactful P6 result at Donington Park in Race 2 of Round 1 of the 2023 season, Hamilton’s mission is clear: to bring his disability to the forefront and raise awareness for the inclusion of disabled individuals in motorsport. He aims to show that disabled individuals should not shy away from their condition but embrace it with pride. “There is a place in motorsport for disabled people to feel valued and accepted in multiple roles within the sport, and I want to open people’s eyes to that said Hamilton. “I want to continue to prove that motorsport is for everyone, and the world of racing can be a place of opportunity and inclusivity. Un-Limited Motorsport and my partners have belief in what I stand for, my talent and my purpose. If I can be accepted, then so can others with a disability”.
Hamilton’s return with Un-Limited Motorsport marks a new chapter in his journey, and he is determined to use his platform to inspire other disabled people to chase their dreams and live to the edges of their own personal abilities. As one of the most recognised figures in motorsport advocating for disability inclusion, Hamilton hopes his story will empower others to take on challenges and make their mark in the world.
Un-Limited Motorsport was founded at the start of 2024 when Bob Sharpless, unexpectedly found himself with a chance to enter motorsport’s top-level touring car category. With no prior experience running a professional race team, he threw himself into the challenge, determined tomake his mark in one of the toughest championships in the world. In one-year, Un-Limited Motorsport has gone from an unknown name to a serious contender on the BTCC grid, expanding from a single-car entry in its debut season to a formidable three-car lineup for 2025.
Bob Sharpless, Team Owner, Un-Limited Motorsport: “It’s fantastic to have Nic join Un-Limited Motorsport. He’s hugely determined to get back onthe BTCC grid, and I’m proud that we could make it happen. Nic is not just an incredibly well-known driver—he’s an inspiration worldwide. The fact that he’s put his trust in our team speaks volumes about how far we’ve come in such a short time. We’re excited to support him on this journey and can’t wait to see what we achieve together.”
For Un-Limited Motorsport, there are no defined limits, targets, or ceilings—only the desire to push forward as far as possible. The team’s second season in the BTCC is already a statement of intent, with three competitive entries ready to take on the most established names in British motorsport.