Stephen Jelley returns to the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship in 2025, completing One Motorsport’s driver line-up alongside Josh Cook.

With 262 BTCC starts, four wins, and 16 podiums, Jelley joins One Motorsport to drive the Honda Civic Type R – only the second time in his BTCC career that he will race a front-wheel-drive car.

Jelley made his BTCC debut with West Surrey Racing in 2008 before transitioning to GT racing. He returned to touring cars in 2017 with Team Parker Racing, rejoined West Surrey Racing in 2021, and stepped away from the BTCC at the end of 2023.

Stephen Jelley said: “It’s fantastic to be back in the BTCC and to be a part of One Motorsport. If I’m honest I didn’t think I’d get another crack at the championship so to be back is a victory in itself; it’s an opportunity that really excites me.

“I’ve obviously spent a good few years racing against the Honda so to now have the chance to get behind the wheel myself is something I’m relishing. I’ve got to make that transition back to front-wheel-drive but having a well-sorted car underneath me will accelerate that process.”

Steve Dudman, One Motorsport Team Owner, commented: “We’re very pleased to welcome Stephen to the team. He’s a great fit for One Motorsport and he brings with him a wealth of experience, calm professionalism and balance, of not only competing in the BTCC, but winning in the championship as well.

“The championship is shaping up to be as competitive as ever this year and with Stephen now joining Josh, I’m confident that we have two drivers that will give us a great chance of success in all areas for 2025.”

The 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season commences at Donington Park on April 26-27.

Tickets for all 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship events at MSV venues are on sale now with discounted advance prices and free entry for under-13s. Click here to find out more.