Osborne Withdraws From BTCC Thruxton; Proctor to Stand In
The switch preserves NAPA Racing UK's entry for the Thruxton rounds while leaving Osborne's recovery timeline unclear.
Overview
- NAPA Racing UK confirmed that Sam Osborne will not take part in Rounds 13–15 at Thruxton for medical reasons and has withdrawn him from the weekend entry.
- The team named Senna Proctor as the short‑notice replacement for the Thruxton meeting and said the move was made with Osborne's full support.
- Proctor is Osborne’s coach and the squad’s reserve driver, he last raced in BTCC in 2025 and has prior experience stepping into a car at Thruxton which should help the quick handover.
- Autosport reports Osborne felt unwell before the event, underwent hospital blood tests that were clear, but remained below par so did not race; the team has given no further medical details.
- NAPA Racing UK said it hopes Osborne can return before the Knockhill rounds, and the substitution preserves the team's competitiveness this weekend while the situation remains under review.