Following the shock announcement that Tom Onslow-Cole had left AmD Milltek Racing it was announced today that the 24-year old driver will be returning to Team Aon for the remainder of the 2011 season.

Onlsow-Cole, who left the Aon team at the end of what was a successful 2010 season, will pilot the third Global Touring Car Ford Focus’ alongside Tom Chilton and Andy Neate ready for the teams trip to Croft in two weeks time.

Speaking about the move Onslow-Cole said, “I’d like to thank Tom [Chilton] for securing my return to Team Aon this season. We have been in regular touch and I know that he has been particularly persuasive in me rejoining the team. I’m looking forward to racing with Tom again this year and helping him and Andy develop the new car to its true potential this season.

Tom went on to say, I have some great memories from the 2010 season with Team Aon and I look forward to building on those in the new Global Ford Focus this year. I’ve very excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.”

Mike Earle, Team Aon team principal is delighted to have Onslow-Cole back on board for the remainding 6 rounds of the season. “Tom was a fantastic asset to the team last season and he makes a very welcome return this year. The new Focus has already proven itself with a podium in its first ever race weekend at Brands Hatch, but there is still a lot of work to do in developing the car further. We know from previous experience that Tom will provide a great deal of feedback and help us move forward as a team and we look forward to seeing all three cars move further up the standings as the season goes on.”

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James Mappin is the editor-in-chief covering the British Touring Car Championship. You can contact him at james@btcccrazy.co.uk, on twitter @BTCCCrazy or on his personal twitter account @jamesmappin.