Round 6 of the 2026 Focus Cup Championship headed to Brands Hatch on 19–20 September, with Mark McCann taking the wheel of the Direnza-liveried Ford Focus for the weekend’s competitive action.
The Focus Cup joined the GT Cup Championship at the legendary Brands Hatch Grand Prix circuit, bringing another weekend of close racing to one of Britain’s most recognisable motorsport venues.
There was plenty of Direnza action throughout the event, with driver #81 Ian Mitchell completing the practice laps before driver #64 Mark McCann took over for the competitive sessions.
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Ian Mitchell Takes on Practice at Brands Hatch
Before the competitive action got underway, driver #81 Ian Mitchell got behind the wheel of the Direnza-liveried Focus for the practice laps.
Brands Hatch’s Grand Prix layout combines high-speed corners, significant elevation changes and technical sections, making practice an important opportunity to get valuable track time ahead of the main sessions.
Mitchell’s practice running meant the Direnza colours were out on circuit from the beginning of the weekend before the driving duties changed hands for the competitive action.
Mark McCann Takes Over for the Racing
Following practice, driver #64 Mark McCann took the wheel of the Direnza-liveried Focus for the competitive sessions at Brands Hatch.
McCann faced the challenge of the full Brands Hatch GP circuit as the Focus Cup continued its 2026 campaign. With closely matched machinery throughout the field, driver performance and consistency remained crucial across the weekend.
Having McCann behind the wheel also brought plenty of attention to the Direnza-liveried Focus as it lined up for another weekend of Focus Cup action.
Focus Cup Action at Brands Hatch
Brands Hatch followed previous 2026 meetings at Donington Park, Snetterton, Oulton Park, Anglesey and Croft. Taking place across 19 and 20 September, the meeting saw the Focus Cup supporting the GT Cup Championship as part of a packed weekend of British motorsport.
The championship’s Ford Focus race cars help create close competition, putting the emphasis on driver skill and delivering exciting racing throughout the season.
Mark McCann in the Focus Cup Standings
Following the Brands Hatch weekend, Mark McCann sits on 505 points in the championship standings, just 54 points behind Jon Baker on 559 points. Ali Topley leads the season on 632 points.
With such a small points difference between the leading drivers, the Brands Hatch meeting proved another important part of the 2026 Focus Cup campaign.
Direnza Colours Return to the Focus Cup
From Ian Mitchell completing the practice laps to Mark McCann taking over for the competitive action, the Brands Hatch weekend provided another opportunity to see the Direnza-liveried Focus on track.
The Focus Cup combines competitive motorsport with the performance car community, making it a natural environment for Direnza to showcase its passion for automotive performance.
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Mark McCann in the Focus Cup Standings
Following the Brands Hatch weekend, Mark McCann sits on 505 points in the championship standings, just 54 points behind Jon Baker on 559 points. Ali Topley leads the season on 632 points.
With such a small points difference between the leading drivers, the Brands Hatch meeting proved another important part of the 2026 Focus Cup campaign.
Another Focus Cup Weekend Complete
Round 6 delivered another memorable weekend at Brands Hatch, with Ian Mitchell and Mark McCann both getting behind the wheel of the Direnza-liveried Focus across the event.
With practice completed by Mitchell and McCann taking over for the competitive sessions, Direnza was represented throughout another exciting weekend of Focus Cup action.
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