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Glenn Irwin’s Historic Performance
Glenn Irwin has made headlines with his astonishing lap time at the Bennetts British Superbike Championship held at the iconic Donington Park Grand Prix circuit. His impressive time of 1m:27.022s not only marks a personal best but also shatters the previous record set by Jason O’Halloran during Q2 in 2023 by a remarkable 0.174 seconds.
Dominance Over Competitors
Irwin’s performance placed him a commanding 0.719 seconds ahead of reigning champion Kyle Ryde, who made his 2025 debut riding for the OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha. Ryde, sporting the number one plate, showed resilience but could not keep pace with Irwin’s blistering speed.
In a thrilling finish to the session, Danny Kent surged into third position aboard the McAMS Racing Yamaha, narrowly edging out Leon Haslam on the Moto Rapido Ducati Racing bike. Max Cook rounded out the top five with his AJN Steelstock Kawasaki, showcasing the competitive spirit of the event.
Key Highlights from the Session
- Bradley Ray: Sixth fastest, returning with Raceways Yamaha, just 0.003 seconds ahead of Andrew Irwin.
- Tommy Bridewell: Unfortunately crashed but emerged unscathed during the afternoon session.
- Top Ten Finishers: The top ten were completed by Josh Brookes, Christian Iddon, and Fraser Rogers, setting the stage for an exciting second day.
BSB Championship Standings After Day One
The first day of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship R&G Official Test at Donington Park saw a mix of veterans and newcomers vying for supremacy. Here’s how the riders stacked up at the end of the session:
- Glenn Irwin (Hager PBM Ducati) – 1m:27.022s
- Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Racing Yamaha) – +0.719s
- Danny Kent (McAMS Racing Yamaha) – +0.884s
- Leon Haslam (Moto Rapido Ducati Racing) – +0.927s
- Max Cook (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) – +1.285s
- Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha) – +1.315s
- Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing UK) – +1.318s
- Josh Brookes (DAO Racing Honda) – +1.482s
- Christian Iddon (AJN Steelstock Kawasaki) – +1.588s
- Fraser Rogers (TAG Honda) – +1.948s
This thrilling start promises an exciting season ahead as riders strive to improve their times and challenge Irwin’s remarkable record.