Hot hot news at the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as Tommy Bridewell made an amazing team switch for 2024, were he will make his title defence now onboard the all-new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP.
The current champion will also be racing with the #1 on his bike of Honda Racing UK as he bids to become the first rider to win consecutive titles on different manufacturers.
The last rider in the Championship to successfully run and defend the number one plate was Ryuichi Kiyonari with Honda Racing UK in 2007, when he won consecutive titles on the HM Plant Honda.
Bridewell completes Honda Racing UK’s three-pronged assault on the Bennetts British Superbike Championship alongside teammates, Andrew Irwin and Dean Harrison.
Bridewell said after the confirmation: ‘I am so excited to join such a prestigious brand, it is every rider’s dream to ride for Honda at some point and to bring with me the number 1 plate is just fantastic. The timing feels right, I have achieved my championship goals and now I am entirely focused on defending the title. I am coming here to Honda to do just that, to win another championship’.
And added: ‘I have always made my decisions on instinct and I always follow my gut, the opportunity here at Honda is something that I have always wanted to do and it was an easy decision to make. I’ve chosen to come to Honda as I feel this is the best team to help me defend my championship. Getting to ride a new bike is also really motivating and I am proud to run the number 1 plate for next season’.