Honda Racing hits its marks at Assen
AssenHonda Racing played a starring role in both the Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) on the final day of action at TT Circuit Assen.
Former BSB champion Tommy Bridewell lined the sole factory Honda Fireblade up in 12th position for the start of Race 2, determined to put the disappointment of retiring from the first race of the weekend behind him.
What followed was a masterclass as he worked his way up through the field in wet conditions to finish in an eventual fourth place, setting the third fastest lap of the race to claim a spot on the front row for the start of Race 3.
At the start of the final race, Bridewell was in the thick of the lead pack and briefly set the fastest lap of the race before red flags came out due to rainfall. Restarting in fourth place, Bridewell dropped back briefly but regained the position and stayed there to the chequered flag.
“I was a little bit frustrated that they red-flagged the first stint of the final race, because if I’m honest I felt a little bit better on the bike. But it is what it is: I’m happy enough, we’ve made great progress with the bike and the team’s done a sterling job, really. I’ve enjoyed a really refreshing weekend, and from here we just need to keep up the progress. We had great pace in both races and we’ve got to take the positives and keep building on where we are.”
“I was a little bit frustrated that they red-flagged the first stint of the final race, because if I’m honest I felt a little bit better on the bike. But it is what it is: I’m happy enough, we’ve made great progress with the bike and the team’s done a sterling job, really. I’ve enjoyed a really refreshing weekend, and from here we just need to keep up the progress. We had great pace in both races and we’ve got to take the positives and keep building on where we are.”
