Lee Jackson times it right in changeable conditions to finish half a second clear of BSB title favourites Christian Iddon and Jason O’Halloran on day-one.
Tarran Mackenzie is hoping the ‘fast and flowing’ nature of Thruxton which ‘suits the R1’, will continue his stunning run of five consecutive British Superbike podiums this weekend.
Christian Iddon believes round four of the 2021 British Superbike championship at Thruxton will be another ‘really close’ battle with Jason O’Halloran as six points separates the pair.
Jason O’Halloran shows his and McAMS Yamaha’ strength once again with BSB race two win at Brands Hatch; ‘I think we are showing how strong we are in this championship now’.
Christian Iddon comes out victorious in a breathtaking seven lap dash at BSB Brands Hatch; ‘I was fired up for the restart and I got out front as soon as I could. I'm really happy to take the win.”
British Superbike championship leader Christian Iddon is aiming to ‘carry the momentum' generated so far this season into Brands Hatch (round three), while team-mate Josh Brookes 'needs to put this poor start to the season behind us’.
Danny Buchan says his ‘harsh or brave moves’ on Peter Hickman and Christian Iddon at BSB Knockhill were because ‘the championship is massively important’.
Tarran Mackenzie believes second was possible during the final BSB race of Knockhill, but after a qualifying crash left him 15th for race one; ‘I’m happy to have two podiums today to continue a strong start to 2021.”
Thanks to his second ever Bennetts British Superbike win and a crash for Jason O’Halloran, Christian Iddon has taken the championship lead for the first time in his career.
Danny Buchan claims second and third British Superbike wins - all at Knockhill, thanks to a dominant Sunday double, while Ducati rider Christian Iddon becomes the new championship leader.
British Superbike race one at Knockhill leaves Honda Racing UK rider Glenn Irwin frustrated; ‘to walk away from today's race 12th isn't where we want to be, one of the most frustrating days possible’.