11:45
Superbike Race 2 grid
Superbikes are on their warm-up lap and here is the starting grid:
Superbike grid
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North West 200 2025
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2025 North West 200: Saturday Races LIVE!
Live lap-by-lap updates from the North West 200
| Race 1 | MAXWELL FREIGHT SERVICES SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS) | Winner: Richard Cooper |
| Race 2 | BRIGGS EQUIPMENT SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS) | Winner: Michael Dunlop |
| Race 3 | TIDES RESTAURANT SUPERSPORT RACE (6 LAPS) | Winner: Richard Cooper |
| Race 4 | CP HIRE SUPERSTOCK RACE (6 LAPS) | Winner: Davey Todd |
| Race 5 | JOHN M PATTERSON SUPERTWIN RACE (4 LAPS) | Winner: Paul Jordan |
| Race 6 | MERROW HOTEL AND SPA SUPERBIKE RACE (6 LAPS) | Winner: Davey Todd |
10 May 2025
11:38
The home crowd favourite
"I would like to try anyway!" - Michael Dunlop speaking to BBC Sport NI. He is looking for his 3rd win of the week already, will be a tough challenge in the Superbike race though.
11:32
Superbikes are on the grid
Superbikes are ready to go for their warm-up lap
11:25
Scott Redding is here
Good to see Scott Redding at the North West and he said he hasn't ruled riding at the event in the future!
Scott Redding
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11:20
No update yet
Just waiting on an update from race control. Superbikes aren't on the grid yet.
11:03
Update - Supertwin Race 1
The Supertwin was red-flagged just as the leaders took the chequered flag. We'll update when we get more information.
11:00
The Supertwin podium
The top 3 in the Supertwin race - Jeremy McWilliams in 3rd at the age of 61, incredible!
Supertwin Podium
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10:49
Learning from last year's defeats
"I learnt a lot from Peter Hickman last year when he did that to me. I have noted that down and we made the win." - Richard Cooper after his Supertwin win
10:41
RICHARD COOPER WINS
Richard Cooper takes the win ahead of Adam McLean with Jeremy McWilliams in 3rd place. A great opening race of the day! Superbike Race 2 up next
10:40
Lap 4 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
There is it! Cooper retakes the lead at the Metropole. He has pulled the pin and is set to win another Supertwin race at the North West.
10:38
Lap 4 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Last lap time, can Cooper get through on McLean? Well he is right behind him, he is planning his attack on the coast road surely.
10:34
Lap 3 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Adam McLean leads! This is a great battle between him and Cooper. McLean's bike looks like it is geared perfectly, but Cooper is right there!
10:32
ISSUE FOR HICKMAN!
Hickman has suffered an issue with his Yamaha, what a shame. McWilliams has been promoted to P3!
10:30
Lap 2 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Cooper is just starting to edge away from McLean as Hickman is closing down the Northern Irish rider for 2nd place. Are we going to get a rematch of Cooper vs Hickman from last year?
10:28
Lap 2 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Cooper has made a mistake at the last corner but he has regained the lead on the run down to University from McLean. Hickman is closing on the top 2.
10:26
Lap 2 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Cooper leads at the end of lap 1 from McLean, Hickman and McWilliams are a few seconds back in 3rd/4th.
10:22
Lap 1 of 4 - Supertwin Race 1
Lights out! Richard Cooper leads from Adam McLean into York Corner. Peter Hickman has slotted himself into 3rd place.
10:17
Bikes have returned to the grid
Not long to go now before the first race of six. It is packed with fans around the course, the sun is shining.... Let's go racing!
10:14
Supertwin starting grid
The top 9 on the grid for Supertwin race 1
Supertwin grid
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10:08
Supertwins are on track
The Supertwin machines are away for the Sighting lap.
10:05
Ready to go for the sighting lap
The race schedule is always changing, especially with road racing. So we should be getting underway very shortly with the Supertwin sighting and warm-up laps.
09:55
Supertwin Race 1
Richard Cooper starts on pole position for KMR Kawasaki with Adam McLean and Paul Jordan on the front row.
Richard Cooper
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09:46
Thursday race results
In case you missed it - The results from Thursday's three races are here
09:38
Good morning!
Welcome to live text coverage of the 2025 North West 200. The roads are now closed and racing is due to get underway at 10:00 am on the north coast.
