Surowiak sprints to the perfect start to 2025
The 2025 R&G British Talent Cup season sparked into action at Donington Park, with two races to start an enthralling year of action. Filip Surowiak (City Lifting Team) grabbed everyone’s attention on Saturday, converting pole position to victory in the opening race of the season. It was a stunning display from Surowiak, who crossed the line ahead of Harrison Mackay (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Ryan Frost (Fibretec Honda by Mlav Racing) in an unforgettable start to the season.
As the lights went out to start the season, Surowiak seized the lead, with Frost not waiting long to fight back, overtaking the 75 on the opening lap. Surowiak responded, reclaiming the lead in the early stages as the field settled in for what would become a dramatic 14 laps at Donington Park. Mackay began to make ground, setting an early fastest lap before overtaking his teammate Ethan Sparks (Kovara Projects / RS Racing), who started to lose ground – dropping to P7.
Surowiak put the hammer down at the front as the front three riders began to edge away from Julian Correa (Mortimer Racing) in fourth. The American was fending off Mason Foster (Mortimer Racing), Peter Willis (WM Racing), Jack Dunabie (Kovara Projects / RS Racing) and Sparks in an intense fight which would keep the Donington Park crowd on the edge of their seats. Meanwhile, Mackay was on a charge, eying a move on Lap 5 before finding the gap he needed to move into the lead on Lap 6.
The duel intensified, with Frost locked onto their tailpipes in third, patiently waiting for his opportunity to pounce. Frost made his move on Lap 12, briefly snatching second from Mackay before charging into the lead. In the closing stages, the front three continued their fight, lapping inside the 1:39 bracket as they set the stage for a blockbuster finish on Saturday. Mackay held the lead on the penultimate lap, with Sparks closing the gap to the top three, eying a podium on debut.
Ultimately, Surowiak held firm, securing the perfect start to 2025, with Mackay taking second as Frost was left to round out the podium. Sparks took the flag a further 0.309s behind, claiming fourth on his debut in the BTC, while Foster rounded out the top five. Dunabie crossed the line in sixth as Willis, Correa, Clayton Edmunds (Clayton Edmunds Racing), and George Bowes (GB|67 / Edwards Racing) rounded the top 10. Further back, Lewis Mullen (Wilson Racing) scored the final point while his teammate, Samuel Munson (Wilson Racing), would retire, and Charlie Barnes (SENCAT / IN Competition) would not start.
