Race Report: Finn Leslie Donington Park – A Stunning British Touring Car Debut in TCR UK
Finn Leslie’s debut at Donington Park National Circuit in TCR UK couldn’t have started better. With just one day of testing in the Hyundai i30 N TCR before the opening round. Expectations were modest. By the end of the weekend, Finn had delivered three strong results.
Qualifying
Qualifying in P6 and P7 set the stage for what would become a standout performance in front of a packed Donington crowd. In Race 1, Finn immediately showed his intent. Staying calm under pressure and moving up to finish P4. He repeated that finish in Race 2, holding off far more experienced drivers with confidence and consistency. The weekend was capped off with a brilliant P2 finish in Race 3. Announcing his arrival in TCR in style.
Finn’s performance underlines his place as one of Britain’s most exciting young racing talents. While many racing fans are familiar with the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC), the TCR UK Touring Car Championship is quickly becoming its modern-day rival. With tightly matched grids, international spec cars, and an increasingly professional paddock. Finn’s success is helping draw even more attention to this growing series.
Finn Leslie’s Debut at Donington Park.
The round that marks the beginning of a standout journey in British touring car racing. Round 1 of the 2025 TCR UK Touring Car Championship took place at Donington Park National Circuit. Despite limited experience, Finn delivered a weekend to remember.
With just one day of testing in the Hyundai i30 N TCR before the event, Finn faced a steep learning curve. But from the very first session, it was clear he had the pace to compete. After qualifying P6 and P7, he went on to secure a trio of brilliant results: P4 in Race 1, P4 in Race 2, and an outstanding P2 in Race 3.
These performances now place Finn second in the championship standings. It was a dream debut — and a clear sign that he belongs at this level.
The Donington Park circuit is a legendary venue in British motorsport, making this result even more special. While the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) often takes the spotlight, TCR UK offers a fresh and competitive platform where rising stars like Finn can thrive.
“To come away from Donington Park with a podium on debut is a massive result. The team at Power Maxed Racing have been incredible, and my sponsors make this all possible,” said Finn.
You can learn more about Power Maxed Racing, Finn’s championship-winning team, and follow official series updates on the TCR UK website.
Looking ahead, Finn returns to Donington — this time for Round 2 on the full Grand Prix layout. Follow his progress through the full 2025 season, or explore his story on the About page.
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Finn now looks ahead to Round 2, where he’ll return to Donington — this time on the full Grand Prix circuit, but carrying 30kg of success ballast.
