Triple Eight Racing’s appeal against Josh Cook’s exclusion from race one at Silverstone is set to be heard by the MSA following the conclusion of the BTCC season.

Ian Harrison’s squad launched an appeal against the exclusion, which came after the rear wings of the MG 6GTs of Cook and race-winner Ash Sutton were found to be “outside of tolerance” in scrutineering.

Were the appeal to be successful, it could have an impact on the destination of this year’s championship once it has been decided on the track.

Of the title contenders, Sam Tordoff, Rob Collard, Colin Turkington and Jason Plato would all stand to lose one point, while Andrew Jordan would lose two points. It would have no impact on the points of Gordon Shedden, Matt Neal and Mat Jackson.

The most likely scenario where it could have an influence would be if Tordoff was to win the title by one point from either Shedden or Neal, which would mean he would win the title pending the outcome of the appeal.