With valuable knowledge of the car now under his belt and a strong working relationship with the team, Andrew has his sights firmly fixed on overall honours in 2018 as he seeks to try and secure the BTCC title for a second time. “I’m very excited about the season ahead and I feel confident that 2018 can be a good year for BMW Pirtek Racing,” he says. “For me, the continuity of running with the same team and in the same car is something that cannot be underestimated and I’m looking forward to getting our testing programme underway so we can start preparing for Brands Hatch. “The key difference to twelve months ago is that I have a lot more knowledge of the BMW and it means that I go into our pre-season programme focused on developing the car for what is to come, rather than needing to learn how to get the best out of it.
“I feel in a really good place and I’m looking to fight for wins from the outset to launch a bid for the championship. We showed last year that we had the speed, and now we just need a bit more luck and a bit more consistency than we had in 2017. “I’m also extremely proud that I will be racing with the support of BMW UK again this season.
On a personal level, it is fantastic to be working so closely with a major manufacturer, while the additional benefits that come from being manufacturer backed are also a reward for the sponsors who continue to support me.”
Andrew’s new look Pirtek BMW Racing BMW 125i M Sport will be revealed ahead of the opening rounds of the new season, which take place at Brands Hatch on the weekend of 7-8 April.
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