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Adam Morgan to continue with Ciceley-run Mercedes

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Adam Morgan will remain with his family-run Ciceley Motorsport team after confirming his plans for the 2018 British Touring Car Championship.

Morgan had been linked with moves elsewhere over the winter but has instead committed to what will be a sixth-straight season in Ciceley colours – and a fifth at the wheel of the Mercedes A-Class.

The 29-year-old endured a trying 2017 campaign that saw a potential title challenge fall away after a strong start, with the former Ginetta racer eager to now try and launch a bid for top honours.

“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 competitiveness 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.”

Further news from the team about the 2018 programme will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We have been busy little bees during the winter,” Commercial Director Norman Burgess said. “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.”