Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship independent team sibsport have announced their immediate withdrawal from the championship.

Simon Blanckley, owner of the sibsport team, has had to suspend his involvement in the current season due to work commitments.  For next season, his is looking for a fresh challenge and is focusing particularly on sportscars, with negotiations continuing into which championship the team will be involved with.

“The decision that has been made is obviously a really, really tough one to make.  I lived my personal dream of racing in the BTCC and I have no regrets.  I would like to thank all the members of the team, the sponsors and all the supporters that have helped me develop throughout the season.  Sibsport as a team will continue and I’m looking forward to my next challenge.” says Blanckley.