BSB Superbikes Test Days 18th & 19th April - Donington Park
The penultimate test of the season held at Donington Park this weekend, for 2 days of testing, and despite the unpredictable weather conditions, the spectators remained steadfast in their support of this fantastic event.
Pitlane News were again in attendance to capture the images along with two of our Junior Squad Photographers, Olly Goodall and Kian Baines.
Glenn Irwin significantly surpassed the previous lap record during the final afternoon of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship R&G Official Test, enhancing his time from yesterday by 0.007 seconds to establish the all-time best lap for the Bennetts BSB at Donington Park on the Hager PBM Ducati.
Irwin had established a benchmark at the conclusion of yesterday’s opening day on track, but during the final session, he successfully improved his time, securing his position at the pinnacle with the new record.
Leon Haslam, positioned second, trailed by 0.320 seconds of the pace-setting time. The local contender has swiftly acclimated to the Ducati following his transfer to the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing team for the 2025 season, achieving a time that also fell below the existing lap record.
Reigning champion Kyle Ryde occupied the third position on the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha, commencing his 2025 campaign at the second R&G Official Test. He maintained a mere 0.075 seconds’ advantage over Danny Kent on the McAMS Racing Yamaha.
Bradley Ray, the 2022 champion, secured the fifth fastest time with the Raceways Yamaha team. He narrowly edged out Josh Brookes, the double champion, as the Honda charge was spearheaded by the DAO Racing team.
Max Cook concluded the top ten overall on the AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, successfully repelling Honda Racing UK’s Andrew Irwin. Rookie Scott Swann showcased his abilities in ninth overall on the Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda, with Christian Iddon completing the top ten.
Tommy Bridewell, the 2023 champion, maintained his twelfth position overall ahead of the final pre-season R&G Official Test scheduled for Oulton Park on April 23/24.
Bennetts British Superbike Championship, R&G Official Test, Donington Park, combined result:
- Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) 1m:27.015s
- Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) +0.320s
- Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) +0.342s
- Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) +0.512s
- Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) +0.587s
- Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) +0.836s
- Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +0.937s
- Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) +1.195s
- Scott Swann (Send My Bag Racing by IWR Honda) +1.310s
- Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) +1.352s
Season opener begins on the weekend 3rd - 5th May at Oulton Park 🏁
Courtesy of Phil Baines CircuitEditor, plus Kian Baines and Olly Goodall PLN JS