The 2024 Bennetts British Superbike Championship continued its electrifying season with Spherical 8 on the iconic Cadwell Park circuit. Sunday’s motion packed a punch with Free Apply 3, an intense qualifying session, and a dramatic Race 1 that reshuffled the championship standings.
Free Apply 3 noticed Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) set the tempo with a blistering 1:26.292, intently adopted by Tommy Bridewell and Lee Jackson. Nevertheless, the morning’s kind wouldn’t translate immediately into qualifying success.
The Omologato Superpole qualifying session introduced its personal surprises. Jason O’Halloran (Fully Motorbikes Kawasaki) clinched pole place with a 1:25.916, edging out Kyle Ryde and Charlie Nesbitt. Native favorite Lee Jackson secured fourth, setting the stage for an thrilling race.
Because the lights went out for Race 1, Kyle Ryde showcased his distinctive race craft. Regardless of ranging from second, Ryde swiftly took management, demonstrating tempo and consistency that his rivals couldn’t match. His teammate Ryan Vickers, sadly, noticed his race finish prematurely attributable to mechanical points.
Lee Jackson, buoyed by native assist, placed on a spectacular present. Beginning fourth, he methodically labored his method by way of the sector, ultimately securing second place and retaining the strain on Ryde till the checkered flag.
Charlie Nesbitt continued his spectacular kind, rounding out the rostrum and giving the MasterMac Honda group a double podium end.
Reigning champion Tommy Bridewell delivered a masterclass in overtaking. Ranging from a difficult twelfth place, Bridewell carved by way of the sector to complete fourth, sustaining his championship lead. His battle with Glenn Irwin within the closing phases was a specific spotlight, with the 2 rivals swapping positions in an exciting duel.
Jason O’Halloran couldn’t convert his pole place into victory, ultimately ending sixth after being overtaken by each Bridewell and Irwin within the ultimate laps.
The race noticed a number of intense battles all through the sector, with Josh Brookes and Leon Haslam partaking in a BMW duel for seventh and eighth, whereas Billy McConnell impressed with a stable ninth-place end.
Listed below are the highest 10 outcomes from Race 1:
Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) – 26:04.788Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) – +0.791sCharlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) – +3.795sTommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) – +5.214sGlenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) – +5.320sJason O’Halloran (Fully Motorbikes Kawasaki) – +6.269sJosh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) – +11.293sLeon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) – +11.846sBilly McConnell (C&L Fairburn/Look Ahead Racing) – +17.644sDanny Buchan (DAO Racing Kawasaki) – +17.733s
Regardless of a tricky race that noticed him end thirteenth and obtain a two-second penalty for course-cutting, Christian Iddon maintains his third place within the championship standings.
The day’s outcomes have tightened up the championship battle. Tommy Bridewell leads with 260 factors, however Kyle Ryde’s victory has closed the hole, placing him simply 19 factors behind. Christian Iddon, Glenn Irwin, and Ryan Vickers spherical out the highest 5 within the standings, guaranteeing an thrilling battle because the season progresses.
With two extra races scheduled for Monday, the Cadwell Park spherical guarantees extra thrills and doubtlessly additional adjustments to the championship panorama. All eyes will likely be on whether or not Ryde can proceed his momentum, if Bridewell can prolong his lead, or if one other contender will emerge from the pack.
