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Carrier continues touring car sponsorship

The Carrier team (left to right): Oliver Sanders, data centre commercial director UK&I, Graham Smith, applied commercial director and Neil Hitching, marketing director business partner commercial – CSE

UK: Carrier is to continue its sponsorship of Laser Tools Racing with MB Motorsport for the 2026 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. 

This is the fourth year Carrier has joined forces with the Mark Blundell team, supporting its participation in the British Touring Car Championship, which begins again this month.

Away from the circuit, Carrier has confirmed that the team will attend six customer days during the season, offering clients and partners exclusive access to the team and paddock environment. Two dedicated Carrier friends and family days will also take place, providing behind-the-scenes experiences for staff and their families.

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