He took on a new challenge and carried a brand new, under-developed car to three podium finishes - enough for you to vote Tom Onslow-Cole into tenth place in the BTCC Driver of the Year poll...
Robert Barrable: Rally Germany is going to be a difficult rally, with changeable surface and grip levels on the vineyard and military roads, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge
Thierry Neuville: It's a great car for a driver who wants to prove their speed and I think the FIA have done a great job with the regulations of this new class.
Touring car legend Steve Soper has been given the medical green light to get back behind the wheel of a racing car, and starts his return at July's Silverstone Classic.
Matthew Wilson: The car felt really good. Development is coming along nicely and the Ford Fiesta R5 looks set to be another extremely competitive model