British Superbikes Snetterton Races 2 & 3: Bradley Ray Dominates in Style, Haslam and Ryde Shine

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Race 2: Ray Unstoppable as Podium Fight Heats Up

Sunday’s action at Snetterton kicked off with the sprint race—Race 2 of the weekend—and once again, Bradley Rayproved untouchable. The Raceways Yamaha rider launched from pole position, having already cruised to victory in Race 1, and immediately set the tone for the rest of the field.

From the outset, Kyle Ryde knew he had to respond. Starting from second, the OMG Yamaha rider made a bold dive for the lead at Turn 1. But in his eagerness, he ran wide—leaving the door wide open. That was all the invitation Ray needed. With his rival off-line, the #28 rocketed away, posting the fastest lap of the race and opening up a commanding lead. By the time the chequered flag fell, Ray crossed the line 3.789 seconds clear, having briefly extended that margin beyond four seconds.

The win marked Ray’s fifth consecutive victory at Snetterton, extending his unbeaten streak from his triple win in 2022 before departing for World Superbikes. It also brought his 2025 tally to six wins from seven starts, putting him level with James Whitham’s iconic start to the 1993 season.

Behind him, the battle for second was anything but straightforward. Rory Skinner, despite initially holding station, came under mounting pressure from both Ryde and Tommy Bridewell as the race progressed. The trio circulated in tight formation over the final few laps, each probing for an opening.

On the final lap, Ryde launched a last-ditch move to reclaim second but couldn’t make it stick. That allowed Bridewell, aboard the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati, to dig deep and retake second—his best result of the season and a step up from his third-place finish at Donington Park.

The battle for third came down to the wire. Ryde and Bridewell were neck-and-neck to the finish line in a photo finish, with the Honda rider edging out the OMG man by a mere eight-thousandths of a second to claim the final spot on the podium.

Further back, Leon Haslam had made solid progress from eighth on the grid, executing a clean and calculated final-lap move to claim fifth aboard the Moto Rapido Ducati, just ahead of Christian Iddon. Iddon, riding for AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, couldn’t fend off Haslam’s late charge and had to settle for sixth.

The scrap for the rest of the top ten saw Josh Brookes finish seventh for DAO Racing, with Charlie Nesbitt securing eighth on the MasterMac Honda. Max Cook, on the second AJN Steelstock machine, rounded out the group in ninthafter a competitive mid-race push.

There was early drama for Storm Stacey, who managed a daring move into Turn 1 to briefly take third place—but contact with Skinner’s rear tyre unsettled his BMW. Though he avoided a crash, the move disrupted his rhythm, and Stacey eventually faded to tenth on the Bathams AJN BMW.

Outside the top ten, Fraser Rogers delivered his best finish of the year so far in 11th for TAG Honda, staying comfortably clear of Lee Jackson on the DAO machine. Danny Kent, representing McAMS Yamaha, chased closely behind in 13th.

Points also went to John McPhee in 14th for MasterMac Honda and Luke Hedger, who took the final point in 15thfor Whitecliffe CDH Racing Honda.

Further down the field, Jaimie van Sikkelerus, who scored his maiden BSB point in Race 1, couldn’t replicate that performance and came home 18th, but still showed promise in his development.

Race 3: Ray Completes Historic Double-Triple as Haslam Grabs a Podium

Race 3 closed the Snetterton weekend, and once again it was Bradley Ray who reigned supreme. The Raceways Yamaha rider capped off a flawless meeting, storming to his third win of the weekend, replicating his 2022 treble at the same venue and securing a second consecutive hat-trick following his clean sweep at Donington Park.

Ray, once more starting from pole, nailed the start and quickly pulled clear. Kyle Ryde had found more pace in his setup and managed to keep Ray within reach for much of the race. However, the OMG rider couldn’t undo the early gap, eventually finishing 1.678 seconds adrift—a solid result nonetheless, as it completed a Yamaha 1-2.

Ray’s performance over the weekend was exceptional—fastest in every session, pole in every race, and winner across the board. The achievement earned him the Race of Aces trophy, awarded to the highest points-scorer of the meeting, and marked the first time in British Superbike history that a rider has pulled off two triple wins in one season.

Behind the front two, a fierce battle raged for the final step on the podium. Leon Haslam, once again riding with purpose, found himself in a tightly fought three-way duel with Tommy Bridewell and Rory Skinner.

Haslam, who had started fifth, wasted no time latching onto the lead group. After initially scrapping with Bridewell, the pair were soon joined by Skinner. What followed was a thrilling sequence of exchanges: the Ducati showing strength down the straights, while the Honda—ridden aggressively by Bridewell—excelled through the technical sectors, particularly between the Bomb Hole and Coram.

On the final lap, Haslam held his nerve, defending brilliantly through the final corner to claim third place—his third podium of the season and another feather in the cap for Moto Rapido Ducati.

Bridewell came home fourth, narrowly ahead of Skinner in fifth. Both riders showed excellent pace, but neither could match Haslam’s composed execution in the final stages.

Josh Brookes surged to sixth for DAO Racing, part of a charging pack that also included Danny Kent and Max Cook. The trio steadily gained ground as the podium battle ahead of them slowed due to infighting, but ran out of time to capitalize. Kent, looking much more confident, brought the McAMS Yamaha home in seventh, with Cook—top Kawasaki finisher in Race 3—taking eighth.

Storm Stacey, who had struggled with consistency earlier in the weekend, put together a late charge to finish ninth for Bathams BMW.

After a difficult start, Charlie Nesbitt managed to recover to 10th for MasterMac Honda, showing good composure in the second half of the race. Christian Iddon, however, slipped back through the pack and had to settle for 11th on the AJN Kawasaki.

Further down the order, Fraser Rogers again edged out Lee Jackson in a personal battle for 12th, maintaining his momentum aboard the TAG Honda. John McPhee returned to the points with a solid 14th, while Billy McConnellclaimed the final point in 15th, fending off challenges throughout.

Summary

Bradley Ray’s form at Snetterton was nothing short of historic. Three wins, two perfect weekends in a row, and a commanding grip on the championship narrative. But beyond Ray’s dominance, the weekend also showcased hard-fought battles throughout the grid—highlighting the depth, drama, and sheer unpredictability that defines the British Superbike Championship.

With momentum now firmly behind Ray, the rest of the field must regroup ahead of the next round. But if Snetterton proved anything, it’s that BSB in 2025 is delivering some of the most exciting racing on two wheels.