Kyle Ryde secured his first victory of the season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at the opening race at Donington Park, which ended with a red flag after Christian Iddon’s serious accident at the Old Hairpin on lap 15. Iddon, who was conscious, was taken to the medical center with ankle pain but no fractures.
Ryan Vickers initially led from pole position, but crashed on the second lap. Ryde then took the lead, followed by Leon Haslam, Danny Kent, Glenn Irwin, and Tommy Bridewell. Bridewell moved into second place when Haslam went wide on lap 13.
The race was interrupted with a red flag due to Iddon’s accident, securing Ryde’s victory by 0.559 seconds over Bridewell, with Haslam completing the podium. Danny Kent finished fourth, remaining second in the standings, just nine points behind championship leader Glenn Irwin. Max Cook achieved his best result of the season in sixth place, while Jason O’Halloran fought from the fifth row to finish eighth.
Race Highlights:
Ryan Vickers initially led but crashed on the second lap, allowing Ryde to take control.
Tommy Bridewell and Leon Haslam completed the podium.
Bridewell moved into second place after Haslam went wide on lap 13.
Iddon’s accident led to a red flag, securing Ryde’s victory by 0.559s over Bridewell.
Danny Kent finished fourth, remaining second in the standings, just nine points behind championship leader Glenn Irwin, who finished fifth.
Top Performances:
Max Cook logró su mejor resultado de la temporada, quedando en sexto lugar.
Jason O’Halloran luchó desde la quinta fila para terminar en octavo.
Charlie Nesbitt y Josh Brookes completaron el top diez, con Billy McConnell quedando cerca en el undécimo lugar.
Resultados de la carrera:
- Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing)
- Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) +0.559s
- Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) +1.060s
- Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +1.312s
- Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) +2.748s
- Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +3.078s
- Lee Jackson (MasterMac Honda) +5.778s
- Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) +7.522s
- Charlie Nesbitt (MasterMac Honda) +10.124s
- Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) +10.514s
Clasificación general, Top 10:
- Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 85 puntos
- Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) 76
- Kyle Ryde (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 73
- Ryan Vickers (OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing) 68
- Christian Iddon (Oxford Products Racing Ducati) 67
- Tommy Bridewell (Honda Racing UK) 63
- Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW Motorrad) 56
- Jason O’Halloran (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 52
- Max Cook (Completely Motorbikes Kawasaki) 40
- Josh Brookes (FHO Racing BMW Motorrad) 35
