TEAM Vertu lead both the drivers’ and teams standings in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) following a points-laden weekend at Donington Park.
The Droitwich-based team claimed two race wins at the Leicestershire circuit as Tom Chilton and Tom Ingram both triumphed.
And Adam Morgan also secured a podium finish in race two while Ingram crossed the line behind race-winner Chilton to secure a one-two in the opening race of the weekend.
Ingram now leads the drivers’ standings by 32 points while Team Vertu sit just two points ahead of NAPA Racing UK in the teams standings.
Championship leader Ingram said: “It’s been a really, really strong weekend and if we could have similar at Silverstone next time out then it would be great.
“We did exactly what we needed to do by maximising our performance across race day.
“I’ll readily admit that we’ve had luck on our side a little bit because Ash got caught up in some drama in race two when he would probably have won.
“We also got a good reverse grid draw which set us up for the win in race three and means we’ve been able to extend our advantage in the standings.
“Once again the car has been on top form which all down to the little improvements we continue to make.
“It’s in such a nice place and it doesn’t seem to matter what kind of circuit we go to, it just works which is huge credit to the team.
“I don’t think there is such a thing as the perfect race car, but the Hyundai certainly isn’t far off.
“I’d say it’s the first time in my career that I’ve had a car that is this strong at so many circuits.
“It’s pretty special.”
Team Vertu made the perfect start to the weekend as Chilton converted his first pole position in 14 years to a race victory with Ingram just behind.
The teams other drivers, Morgan and Senna Proctor, finished seventh and eighth respectively.
And Morgan stepped onto the podium in race two with a second-place finish.
Ingram also extended his lead over title rival Ash Sutton with a fourth-place finish after the latter driver crossed the line in eighth following a collision with teammate Dan Rowbottom.
And Ingram ended the weekend in style as he came out on top in a battle with Sutton to take the race win with Chilton sixth.
The BTCC season continues at Silverstone on the weekend of September 20 and 21.
