Jason Plato has launched his first assertion following his departure from Plato Racing, after the British Touring Automotive Championship workforce entered administration on Monday.
Plato’s eponymous outfit entered administration simply days after scoring its maiden BTCC victory at Knockhill, with Adam Morgan and Dan Rowbottom bringing dwelling a 1-2.
On Tuesday, Cataclean and TOCA introduced that the workforce will proceed within the collection for the rest of 2026, although with out Plato himself.
Arafino Advisory Ltd, Plato Racing Ltd’s directors, are hoping for a swift sale whereas Cataclean continues to fund the workforce within the interim.
Plato’s former squad, now CPRL, will compete in Donington Park GP‘s Race 1 ranging from first and second on the grid. The pair of Mercedes A35 Saloons carried out excellently within the Race to Pole, coming dwelling with little risk from these behind for the second assembly in a row.
“Earlier this week, I discovered that my involvement with the corporate and the racing operation that I created again in July 2025 had been terminated,” Plato mentioned.
“I used to be faraway from my positions as CEO, Director and Staff Principal with out warning, clarification or dialogue.
“The choice has left me shocked and deeply unsettled.
“My backing for the workforce stays absolute, despite the fact that I’m now not concerned and won’t be current at Donington Park this weekend. I hope the drivers and workforce personnel get pleasure from a profitable race weekend.”
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