Fresh from securing the 2025 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship Independent Teams’ title, Restart Racing have confirmed a new partnership with Escapade for the upcoming season.
The deal will see Escapade branding feature on the screen headers of both Restart Racing cars throughout the 2026 campaign. Escapade delivers design-led residences, social clubhouses and immersive hospitality spaces, with its first edition located trackside at the iconic Silverstone Circuit. Expansion to Spa-Francorchamps was announced in January 2026, ahead of a planned opening in 2028.
Pete Jones, Team Principal of Restart Racing, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Escapade to the team. Their approach to motorsport experiences fits perfectly with what we’re building, both on and off the track. What they’ve created at Silverstone, one of the most iconic circuits in the world, is nothing short of exceptional. Their residences and hospitality spaces set a new benchmark for the sport, and it’s a natural fit for Restart to be working alongside them.”
Chris Smiley, Restart Racing Driver, added:
“This is a brilliant partnership for the team. Silverstone holds a special place in British motorsport, and to be aligned with a brand based right at the heart of it is a great match. I’m looking forward to seeing the Escapade name on the cars and meeting some of their guests over the season ahead.”
Will Tindall, Founder, Escapade
“As interest in motorsport continues to grow globally, Escapade is focused on a small number of iconic circuits where we can create something distinctive, long-term and deeply connected to place. This approach underpins our international expansion and reflects our ambition to build a brand that sits at the heart of modern motorsport culture.
Our partnership with Restart Racing in the BTCC is a natural extension of that strategy. Both Escapade and Restart Racing place a strong emphasis on experience, community and authenticity, whether that is on track, trackside or beyond. The BTCC audience is passionate, engaged and knowledgeable, closely aligned with Escapade’s guests and owners, who value access, atmosphere and a genuine connection to the sport. Supporting Restart Racing allows us to engage directly with this community while reinforcing Escapade’s commitment to delivering memorable motorsport-led experiences.”
About Restart Racing
Restart Racing compete in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship, one of the UK’s most-watched motorsport series. In 2025, the team secured the Independent Teams’ Championship title, building on a strong season. The team continues to grow its commercial programme, welcoming innovative partners across multiple sectors.
About Escapade
Escapade is a pioneering hospitality brand creating design-led residences, clubhouses, and immersive experiences at the world’s most iconic motorsport circuits. Blending elevated living with front-row access to the action, Escapade is redefining trackside hospitality for a global community of motorsport enthusiasts and partners alike.
The brand’s first edition is located trackside at the legendary Silverstone Circuit, setting a new benchmark for contemporary motorsport hospitality. As of 16 January 2026, Escapade has announced its next destination at Spa-Francorchamps, marking the next phase of its expansion across the world’s most celebrated racing venues.