Nicolas Hamilton will remain with Team HARD for a third successive season in the British Touring Car Championship, after today confirming his drive for the coming season.
Hamilton, 30, made his début in the BTCC in 2015, and last year completed his first full season in the championship, as in previous years he had tended to miss one or two events.
Having ended last year without any championship points and just two top twenty finishes, Hamilton admitted it had been tough to secure a drive for the forthcoming season.
“As of March, I had no seat,” said Hamilton. “Having unexpectedly lost a confirmed sponsor at the final minute is the most soul-destroying feeling.
“But, I am a fighter and did everything in my power to confirm a drive for this season. I’d like to thank Team HARD and my sponsors, without them I would not be on the grid this year.
“Today is an incredibly proud moment for me personally, having overcome the recent challenges, I am more determined than ever to maximise the season and return to the grid with Team HARD.”
Team HARD Managing Director Tony Gilham is entering into this third year of working with Hamilton and praised him for his resolve in securing the seat.
“It’s great that Nic has chosen to remain with the team for the 2022 season,” said Gilham. “He has been a fantastic asset to the team thus far and his determination to develop as a driver has seen him make great gains over his time with us.
“Despite the fact that this will be our second season with the CUPRA Leon, the 2022 season poses a whole new challenge with the introduction of hybrid but it’s one we are looking forward to.
“Having continuity with our driver line-up during this period is vital so it’s great to have Nic back in the hot seat this term.”
Hamilton will be team-mates to Árón Taylor-Smith racing under the banner of ‘Yazoo with Safuu.com Racing’.