Plato Racing has at present (7 April) taken the covers off its two Mercedes-AMG A35 Saloons to disclose the livery that shall be carried by Daniel Rowbottom and Adam Morgan for the 2026 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship season.
In what’s the newest in a protracted line of groundbreaking moments for the sequence’ latest workforce, the 2 front-wheel-drive machines are assured to show heads this yr with its hanging color mixture of purple, white and gray.
Running below the banner of Cataclean Plato Racing, the workforce – led by Jason Plato, two-time champion and winner of 97 BTCC races – head into the brand new time period trying to make an immediate impression too as they aim total honours.
While the 2026 season would be the first for the squad within the UK’s premier motorsport sequence, Cataclean is poised to embark on what guarantees to be a seventh profitable marketing campaign on the grid – and it does in order title sponsors.
Renowned throughout the UK’s automotive aftermarket sector for its gasoline and exhaust system cleaner, Cataclean has utilised the BTCC platform to forge progressive partnerships with the likes of championship sponsors Kwik Fit down the years.
In addition to Cataclean, Plato Racing has additionally welcomed ASUS to the BTCC, a multinational know-how chief famend for its world-class {hardware}.
ASUS drives innovation throughout its portfolio, from the world’s greatest motherboards and high-performance graphics playing cards to a complete vary of private computing options, together with the sturdy ExpertBook sequence, all leveraging cutting-edge developments in AI-enhanced computing, alongside screens, routers, and different pioneering know-how.
Those manufacturers, together with the likes of Snap-On and Ciceley Commercials, have grow to be central within the design of the workforce’s inaugural race season livery.
Fans will be capable to get a primary glimpse of each automobiles sporting their new colors at Brands Hatch as Rowbottom and Morgan participate within the last official pre-season take a look at earlier than the opening spherical, which takes place at Donington Park (18/19 April).
Jason Plato, Plato Racing Team Owner: “It’s an incredibly proud moment to reveal the final livery that both Dan and Adam will compete with this year. What has been achieved over the past few months defies description, and the cars in their final form are nothing short of sensational.
“Having brands such as Cataclean and ASUS on-board shows that we aren’t messing about too. They’re globally recognised and operate at the very highest level, something that we pride ourselves in doing. We all now can’t wait for the season to get underway.”
Daniel Rowbottom, Plato Racing: “The car looks absolutely phenomenal in its livery and it’s a credit to everyone at Plato Racing for what we’ve been able to achieve in a relatively short time. We’re certainly not going to be hard to miss on-track.
“This Mercedes is unlike anything I’ve ever driven before and the details that have gone into the build are incredible. We’ve covered a lot of ground during pre-season testing so far and I feel like we’re in a good place ahead of the season-opener in just over a week’s time.”
Adam Morgan, Plato Racing: “I’m loving the look of the livery. Seeing it on paper was impressive but to see it now in the flesh is really special. It’s been a long road to get to this point and this reveal is somewhat of a celebration for the entire team.
“Everyone has put all they have into this project and from the testing we’ve done so far, it feels like we’ve got something special underneath us. Obviously we won’t know where we stack up until round one but I’m excited to see what we can go and achieve this season.”
