Donington Park (National)
Donington Park hosts the opening round of the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season. The venue is the oldest UK motorsport circuit still in operation, boasting a storied past where motorsport first arrived in 1931 with motorcycle racing, and the track was made permanent in 1933 to host Grands Prix featuring the legendary Silver Arrows from Mercedes-Benz and Auto Union. In 1993, Donington hosted the European Formula One Grand Prix, marked by a dominant wet-weather performance from Ayrton Senna. The National layout is the classic, shorter configuration and remains the standard circuit layout for most non-Grand Prix events.
Schedule
| Start | Session | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 路 | Donington Park (National) | Qualifying Race | 18 Apr 2026 | |
| 路 | Donington Park (National) | 3 Races | 19 Apr 2026 |
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Where to watch
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Qualifying and starting grid
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Race result
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About this race
Donington Park (National) is a round of the British Touring Cars 2026 season, held on Saturday, 18 April 2026. It was held at Donington Park.
The circuit is located in Castle Donington, United Kingdom and measures 4.020 kilometres, has 12 corners and opened in 1931.
Donington Park is a British racing circuit located in Castle Donington, Leicestershire, which opened in 1931. The Grand Prix Circuit has a length of 4.020 kilometres with 12 turns and is known for challenging track sections including the Craner Curves, a steep downhill section, and the Melbourne Loop. The course is regarded as England's first true permanent park racing circuit and the oldest still in regular use today. Donington Park hosts the British Superbike Championship, the British Touring Car Championship, and British GT, and has a rich motorsport history featuring pre-war Grand Prix races.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Donington Park (National) start?
Donington Park (National) is scheduled for Saturday, 18 April 2026. Exact session times have not been published yet.
Where does Donington Park (National) take place?
The venue is Donington Park in Castle Donington.
Where can I watch Donington Park (National)?
In Germany BTCC TV carry the broadcast.
More in the calendar
Other races at this circuit
- BSB [TEST] Donington Park (GP) 3 Apr 2026
- BSB Donington Park (GP) 16 May 2026
- BTCC Donington Park (GP) 22 Aug 2026
- British GT Donington Park 6 Sep 2026
- BSB Donington Park (GP) 2 Oct 2026