Ciceley Motorsport has confirmed Adam Morgan will return to the fold for the 2018 British Touring Car Championship season.
The 29-year old endured his first win-less season since 2013 last campaign, but notched four podium finishes en route to 10th overall in the final standings.
Ciceley’s announcement also points towards further announcements, including a potential car expansion, in the coming weeks.
Morgan revealed he had received offers to drive with other teams in a different championship for 2018, but opted to remain with his family-run team that took him to the 2011 Ginetta GT4 Supercup title and with which he made his BTCC bow in 2012.
“I need to get right up the championship points table this year,” said Morgan. “Last year was going so well up until Oulton Park and Croft, when a fire at the former and an engine problem at the latter really put us on the back foot.
“We were third in the standings heading to Oulton but then had six races without a point, and that really did for us.
“The BTCC is so tight, which is brilliant in one way but disastrous in another. If you don’t have a good qualifying then it can ruin your weekend and a mechanical drama during race one is an absolute nightmare.
“The competiveness to me is the addiction as a driver and the BTCC is the best championship out there for both drivers and their teams.
“It was nice to be thought of by other teams but my sponsors are loyal to me and the BTCC Independents’ and Drivers’ Championships are my sole aim, and so I have elected to stay with the guys at Ciceley.”
“It’s great that Adam is so committed to the BTCC and his Ciceley Motorsport team,” said Norman Burgess, Ciceley’s Commercial Director.
“We have all enjoyed an incredible journey together and still absolutely love our racing.
“The British Touring Car Championship is the best package in Europe without doubt, and we at Ciceley Motorsport are always looking to improve and grow our business.
“We must have visited every other championship going, but nothing comes close to the BTCC. The commercial opportunities, the epic week-in week-out close racing, and, of course, the passion of the fans are leagues above anything else out there.”
“We have been busy little bees during the winter,” added Burgess. “We are really looking forward to this year, as there have been some big changes made in the team and we can’t wait to share the news.
“We still have a few commercial projects to finalise but have a great pre-season test schedule planned. Our news will be a shock to some, but a lot of time and effort has been poured into making 2018 our best season ever. MAC Tools remains as our title sponsors and we are looking forward, ready for the season ahead.”