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Scottish stars ready to shine in Brands Hatch finale

The British Touring Car Championship and the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB both reach their season finales this weekend at Brands Hatch (4–5 October), and four Scottish drivers are right at the centre of the action. Across the two series, Gordon Shedden, Aiden Moffat, Hannah Chapman, and Katia Loggie have shown the grit, racecraft, and flair that prove Scotland continues to punch above its weight in British motorsport.


Chapman is unstoppable, Loggie is relentless

In the Clubsport Am category of the Porsche Sprint Challenge GB, Hannah Chapman now stands head and shoulders above her rivals. At Silverstone, she delivered nothing short of a masterclass, with a perfect weekend of racing: pole position, three wins out of three, and the provisional championship sealed with a round to spare. Her commanding performance was a showcase of speed, exceptional composure, and consistency, and she even challenged the quicker CS Pro cars on outright pace. Commentators called it a “flawless display” and it’s hard to disagree. When Chapman blends her aggression, control, and race intelligence, nobody in her category can touch her — proof that her success isn’t just about winning races, but about setting new benchmarks as a Scottish driver at the top of her class.

While Chapman relentlessly dominated the headlines, Katia Loggie added another second place and two third places to her tally, a continuation of the form she’s shown since her debut earlier this year. Loggie’s adaptability and racecraft have been outstanding, a reminder that consistency is just as powerful as raw speed.

Together, Chapman and Loggie have elevated the CS Am class into one of the standout stories of 2025. Chapman heads to Brands Hatch looking to seal her crown in fitting style and underline her excellence as one of the championship’s most outstanding drivers. Alongside her, Loggie will be aiming to extend her podium streak — and with the poise and speed she showed at Silverstone, she has every chance of turning persistence into a breakthrough victory.


Shedden and Moffat fly the flag in BTCC

Over in the BTCC, Scotland’s pride will once again be carried by two familiar faces.

Gordon Shedden, a three-time BTCC champion, remains one of the most respected names in UK motorsport. His 2025 campaign has been a mix of frustrations and flashes of brilliance, but Silverstone proved he still has the speed to fight with the best. Few drivers know how to extract so much from a car around the Brands Hatch GP circuit, and if anyone can turn a tough year into a memorable finale, it’s Shedden. If fortune falls his way, he has every chance of reminding the field why “Flash” is still a force to be reckoned with. His experience and ability to exploit the unpredictable nature of a reverse-grid race make him one to watch.

Alongside him, Aiden Moffat has strengthened his reputation as one of the BTCC’s most determined competitors. Long respected for punching above his weight, 2025 has showcased his evolution into a well-rounded driver. Smart setups, measured aggression, and the ability to turn tricky qualifying sessions into solid points have become his trademarks. At Silverstone, he delivered another strong weekend — calm in traffic, opportunistic on restarts, and relentless in pursuit of results. Brands Hatch now offers the ideal stage for Moffat to turn that consistency into a statement finish, a result that would underline his progress and signal his readiness to fight at the sharp end in 2026.

Together, Shedden and Moffat reflect two sides of Scottish motorsport: the proven champion still brimming with skill, pace and precision, and the seasoned competitor continuing to evolve and push toward bigger results. Both will be chasing points and podiums at Brands Hatch, but more importantly, both will be proudly carrying the flag for Scotland in the BTCC’s season finale.


What to watch at Brands Hatch

  • The grid: For Shedden and Moffat, strong runs on Saturday could be the difference between podium contention and midfield fights. Chapman has shown she can control a race from the front, while Loggie’s best chance of converting podium consistency into a maiden win may come from giving herself less traffic to fight through early on.
  • Racecraft in traffic: The GP circuit rewards bravery and timing. Shedden’s experience and Moffat’s measured aggression make them dangerous in close battles. Chapman has proven she can even mix it with quicker Pro cars – but with the title in reach, opponents will throw everything at her and how she responds will be pivotal. Loggie’s calm, calculated approach means she rarely gives places away cheaply.
  • Tyre management: The fast and flowing layout puts extra stress on tyres. Across the three races, smooth, disciplined driving will be crucial, whether it’s Shedden and Moffat managing longer BTCC runs, or Chapman and Loggie keeping sprint pace without overdriving.
  • Podium chances: Each Scot heads into the finale with something to chase. Shedden wants to sign off a tough season with a statement finish, Moffat is edging ever closer to a breakthrough result, Chapman arrives as the standout force in her class and will be eager to showcase her champion’s quality one more time, while Loggie has her sights set on converting her consistency into that elusive first victory.

Four Scots, four stories, one message

As the curtain falls on the 2025 race season, Shedden, Moffat, Chapman, and Loggie stand tall in two of Britain’s toughest championships. Each is at a different stage of their journey, but all are making headlines, collecting silverware, and proving that Scottish motorsport talent belongs at the very highest level.

It’s a powerful reminder that Scotland continues to produce world-class drivers — racers who compete with flair, resilience, and determination, and who show that passion and performance can shine through any challenge.

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Jon Bolton

Jon went on his first rally at the age of 5 when his uncle was marshalling the Cropton Forest stage on the Lombard RAC Rally. That was in the days of Roger Clark and the all-conquering Escorts. The sounds and smells of rally cars have never lost their appeal. As an adult, working on an ambulance crew covering Cadwell Park in the mid 90s, he frequently encountered drivers who had come to an abrupt stop somewhat sooner than they had anticipated.

He is a licenced rescue team member and Motorsport UK Trainer and Rescue Trainer. He sits on Motorsport UK's Rescue and Recovery Sub Committee, as well as being a member of Motorsport UK's national training team for Safeguarding.

He is a STEM Ambassador, and a Scottish Regional and UK National Judge for F1 in Schools, a not-for-profit social enterprise aiming to change the perception of STEM-related subjects through global competition.

jon.bolton@motorsport.scot