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Turkington parts ways with Subaru BTCC squad

Two-time BTCC champion Colin Turkington has parted ways with the Team BMR Subaru squad.

#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT

#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT

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#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT
#4 Colin Turkington, Subaru Team BMR, Subaru Levorg GT

The Northern Irishman, who has been with the outfit for two seasons, finished fourth in the overall standings last season with five wins.

He took the marque’s first victory in the category at Oulton Park in June, and went on to add further triumphs at Croft, Snetterton and Brands Hatch.

His teammate Jason Plato, also a two-time champion, ended up seventh in the standings with a sole win at Knockhill to his credit.

Turkington, who claimed the crown with WSR in BMWs in both 2009 and 2014, joined Team BMR to drive a VW CC in 2015, and won the Independents' Trophy in that season.

Turkington said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Team BMR and will savour the success we shared together over the past two seasons.

“However, the time has come to part company and apply the focus to each of our own individual goals and needs.

“I sincerely value the journey we have shared together, winning my fifth Indy title and the thrilling year we have just had with the Subaru Levorg. 

“I have been fortunate to work with some of the best in the business at BMR and it has been a valuable experience and certainly helped me grow and improve.

“I wish Team BMR every success going forward and I hope that they are as proud of our time together as much as I am.”

Team boss and racer Warren Scott added: “Colin has been an absolute pleasure to work with over the past two seasons and has brought a tremendous amount of knowledge to the team which has aided BMR in its growth and development as a front-running BTCC team.

I wish Colin good luck for the forth coming season and would like to thank him for all his efforts and great achievements that he has brought to BMR.”

BMR says it will confirm its 2017 line-up "in the coming weeks".

Autosport / Matt James

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