ROUND 7

CHAMPIONS! Mark Taylor Secures Maiden Chrome Title in Jarama Thriller

Mark Taylor Racing (MTR) finished the 2025 Goodyear FIA European Truck Racing Championship (ETRC) season in spectacular fashion at the Circuito del Jarama in Spain, with driver Mark Taylor clinching the coveted Chrome Cup title in a nail-biting final race showdown.

The Jarama weekend was the culmination of an intense, season-long battle for the Chrome class championship, which saw the title fight go right down to the wire. Taylor entered the final races separated by just a single point from his closest rival, Bradley Smith, setting the stage for a dramatic finale.

Race 4: A Championship Performance

The decisive moment came in the final race of the season (Race 4). Starting from the reverse-grid pole position, Taylor demonstrated exactly why he deserved the title, executing a flawless drive under immense pressure.

While Spanish home hero Antonio Albacete secured the overall race victory—edging ahead of Taylor at the first corner—Mark held his ground masterfully, crossing the line in 2nd place overall. Crucially, this secured him the Chrome Class victory for Race 4 and, more importantly, the three-point margin needed to seal the 2025 Chrome Cup Championship.

The final result is a testament to the resilience and dedication of the entire Mark Taylor Racing team through a challenging season.

Taylor Triumphant

Speaking shortly after stepping out of the truck as a champion, an emotional Mark Taylor paid tribute to the team:

“It feels amazing,” Taylor said. “It’s been an up and down season, the team has worked so hard and there have been big emotions, but to finally get it done, to win it on the final race, down to the wire, it has been brilliant. We kept our heads down, drove a clean final race, and that was enough to get the job done. I couldn’t have asked for a better championship battle—it keeps you on your toes, and it’s been absolutely amazing.”

The entire Mark Taylor Racing family would like to congratulate Mark on this outstanding achievement and thank all our partners, sponsors, and fans for their incredible support throughout the 2025 season. We look forward to defending the Chrome Cup title next year!

Race 4

Race 3

Qualifying 2

Race 2

Race 1

Qualifying 1

The Circuito del Jarama is a 3.404 km long motorsport circuit near San Sebastián de los Reyes near the Spanish capital Madrid, which has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix nine times as part of the Formula 1 World Championship.