Bobby Thompson will return to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship from the next round at Snetterton on 25/26 May, following confirmation that he will join Zeus Cloud Racing with WSR for the remainder of this season.
The news ensures that a fourth WSR-prepared BMW 330e M Sport will appear on the grid, alongside the Team BMW cars of Colin Turkington and Adam Morgan and the Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport entry of Jake Hill.
The 27-year-old from Hornchurch has scored three podium finishes in the BTCC over the past two seasons and was the series Jack Sears Trophy champion in 2022. Bobby’s BMW will carry the full Zeus Cloud Racing livery, which will be unveiled ahead of the Snetterton race weekend. Zeus Cloud branding will also appear on the Team BMW cars of Colin Turkington and Adam Morgan.
Bobby Thompson said: “It's honestly a dream come true! This journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions, filled with relentless hard work and the tireless support of my incredible family. I'm immensely grateful to WSR for their unwavering belief in me, guiding me through every step, especially during the Brands Hatch test. And to Zeus Cloud and their visionary CEO, Mark, your support is beyond words – it's something I used to only dream about. With a team that's growing stronger by the day and support that's nothing short of amazing, I'm so excited to hit the track as soon as possible - I wish Snetterton was this weekend!”
Dick Bennetts, Team Principal, WSR, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Bobby and Zeus Cloud to WSR. It was always clear what a determined and tenacious racer Bobby was when he was a rival, but when he tested with us in April at Brands Hatch we saw just what his capabilities were on and off-track. A huge thank you to Zeus Cloud and Path Marketing for making this programme possible. Their business is integrating cloud solutions to create one cohesive platform and running a motorsport team is very similar as we combine the skills of our team members to try to win on the racetrack. The partnership of Zeus Cloud, Bobby and the WSR BMW has everything needed to perform.”
Tickets for the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton on the 25/26 May are available now at advance rates with free entry for under-13s - click here for more. The BTCC will also visit Oulton Park for its popular summer tin top festival on 22/23 June, tickets are available for the Cheshire event here.