Rounds 7 & 8 Preview

Rounds 7 & 8 of the 2025 Miata Trophy season will take place on Saturday 19 July, on the iconic Donington Park Grand Prix circuit. The upcoming meeting completes the championship’s “Grand Prix Grand Slam” – successive visits to each of Great Britain’s three active Grand Prix circuits.

As things stand, a quartet of Hills Motorsport drivers find themselves at the top of the championship standings. Aidan Hills paves the way after recording victories at Snetterton, Silverstone and Brands Hatch, with his teammates James Cossins, Declan Lee and Jack Brewer rounding out the top four. Each will be looking to maximise their points haul at Donington Park, when we enter the second half of the season.

View the full championship standings here. 

Also gearing up for the upcoming round are a number of drivers who each know what it takes to succeed in Miata Trophy. Alex Miller, Will Morris and Benjamin Taylor have all previously claimed class victories in the championship and will be aiming for the trophies once more, while reigning Champion John Langridge will be looking to challenge at the front.

The racing in Miata Trophy continues to prove competitive, while simultaneously maintaining the good driving standards that the championship’s become known for. As a result, you can expect two enthralling sprint races at Donington Park, full of action throughout the grid.

The Leicestershire circuit provides an excellent platform for MX-5 racing and the inclusion of the Melbourne Hairpin only adds extra excitement to a circuit that already offers plenty. Drivers will have to contend with a tremendous mix of undulation, flowing straights and both fast and tricky corners in their bid to finish on the podium.

Incredibly, Miata Trophy’s four previous races at Donington Park have produced four different overall winners – including TV Presenter and former British Touring Car Championship star Paul O’Neill.

Will any of the previous winners manage to repeat the feat this year, or will there be a new name added to the list?

Only time will tell!

To secure your space on the grid, entries can be made here. 

Photo: Gary Hawkins Photography