Sam Osborne announces his retirement from the BTCC

NAPA Racing UK driver Sam Osborne has announced his retirement from the British Touring Car Championship following the upcoming Brands Hatch GP finale. Osborne, who has competed in the series for eight seasons since 2019, confirmed his departure ahead of the weekend's Free Practice session. His announcement follows the news that fellow driver Tom Chilton is also retiring from the championship.

During his career, Osborne competed for Excelr8, MB Motorsport, and Alliance Racing. His most notable achievement was a maiden series victory at Silverstone in 2025. Currently sitting 18th in the standings, Osborne cited his upcoming role as a father as a key factor in his decision to step away from full-time competition, though he expressed a desire to remain involved in racing in the future.