Colin Turkington stays with BMW for 2021 British Touring Car Championship

Northern Ireland man Turkington, who is also driving under the West Surrey Racing banner for a 14th BTCC campaign, is one of the most successful BTCC racing drivers in history.

The 38-year-old finished second last year and is now aiming to go one better and clinch a fifth title in 2021.

Turkington said: “The continued support from BMW UK for their Team BMW programme allows WSR and I to launch our 14th BTCC season together.

“It’s not always easy to put these campaigns together year on year, but to have done so for 14 years and collected numerous titles along the way, is something I’m incredibly proud of.

“We’ve grown together throughout this time, sharing a great deal of ambition, respect and trust along the way,” he added.

“What we achieved together last season was phenomenal. The pace of the BMW was blistering and we really were the ones to beat all year.

“It didn’t have the fairy-tale ending we all wanted, but believe it or not you can learn a great deal from defeat, so I’m convinced I will bring an even better package to the table this year.”

The opening race of the 10-round championship is set for Thruxton from May 8-9.

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