BSB Friday Combined Practice

Kyle Ryde Tops Friday Practice at Donington Park as BSB Title Fight Heats Up

Kyle Ryde of the OMG GRILLA Yamaha Racing Team ended Friday on top of the British Superbike (BSB) timesheets at Donington Park, continuing his charge for the 2024 BSB Championship title. Ryde led the field with an impressive lap time, underscoring his determination to close the gap in the title fight.

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Joining Ryde at the top was his teammate, Ryan Vickers, who secured second place, nearly half a second behind Ryde. The Yamaha duo showed strong form heading into the weekend, cementing the team’s dominance in the early stages.

Top Ducati Performer: Christian Iddon

Christian Iddon of the Oxford Products Racing Ducati team was the best-placed Ducati rider, finishing third. While still in the BSB title race, Iddon’s hopes for the championship remain slim, but his Friday performance keeps him in contention.

Championship Leader Bridewell in Fourth

Current championship leader, Tommy Bridewell, finished the day in fourth, trailing Ryde by nearly eight-tenths of a second. Despite the gap, Bridewell remains firmly in the hunt for the title as the weekend progresses.

Top Five Rounded Out by Nesbitt

Charlie Nesbitt of MasterMac Honda secured fifth place after a difficult previous round at Oulton Park, where he failed to finish. Nesbitt is eager to rebound with a strong showing this weekend.

Notable Mentions

• Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) finished sixth and is still chasing his first BSB victory. He remains a dark horse for a potential breakthrough win this weekend.
• Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) ended the day in seventh, followed closely by Leon Haslam (ROKiT Haslam Racing BMW) in eighth.
• Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) was ninth on Friday. Currently third in the championship, Glenn will need to find more pace to keep up with his title rivals.
• Lee Jackson rounded out the top ten, while Josh Brookes and Billy McConnell finished 11th and 12th, securing spots in Saturday’s Qualifying Two session.

What’s Next?

The stage is set for an intense Saturday at Donington Park, with Qualifying and Race 1 on the horizon as the 2024 BSB Championship battle continues to unfold.

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