Summary

  • Final two races of British Superbikes season at Brands Hatch

  • Glenn Irwin wins race two to being down gap to Bridewell

  • Irwin wins deciding race but Bridewell finishes second to claim title by 0.5 points

  1. Chequered flag!published at 16:58 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    Well, that's all from this British Superbike season.

    That was a fitting way to end an amazing campaign..

    Irwin wins the race but Bridewell takes the title.

    You can read the report from Brands Hatch here, but that's the chequered flag for us.

    Thanks for joining us!

    Tommy BridewellImage source, Getty Images
  2. 'I'm barely able to speak'published at 16:55 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    A very emotional Glenn Irwin, speaking on Eurosport: "I'm barely able to speak. We spoke before that I had to win the race, and it boils down to yesterday when I overdone the move on Tommy. It put me 10.5 behind going into today.

    "The maths was simple. I had to win and have him a couple behind.There is a lot of respect with Tommy. The most important thing is I tired everything. There was no more tricks left in the book. I started the last lap and Kyle was in second. I was watching the TV screen as I was racing. I seen Tommy was in second and I wasn't going to slow down out the back.

    "I gave it everything. Tommy deserves it and he rode incredibly well. He's the hardest team-mate I've ever had. Full respect to him. It got heated, but this weekend we have had the craic. It was two guys giving it everything. As a bike fan I'm really happy to him, he and his family deserve it."

  3. 'A great race'published at 16:49 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    Kyle Ryde, speaking to Eurosport: "That was a great race, probably one of my most enjoyable races. I tried my nuts off to win that race. Same old, I got nailed down the back straight and Tommy knew what he had to do. He had to finish second, but I tired my hardest to win that race. To finish on a treble podium is a real high to end the year."

  4. 'My life is complete'published at 16:43 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    Tommy Bridewell, speaking on Eurosport: "I'm getting a lump in my throat now. I've rehearsed this for a brave few years, I can tell you that. Firstly, I want to say thank you to Glenn. He brought the worst and the best out of me this year.

    "I absolutely think he is an unbelievable rider and a..."

    *Irwin steps into the interview to congratulate Bridewell*

    "I want to say this is for my brother [Ollie, who passed away in an accident in 2007]. Everything I do in my life, I promised him I would become British champion. My life is complete. Whatever happens for me now, I'm complete.

    "We also want to dedicate this to our loved boss [Paul Bird], who we lost this year. He took a risk in me. I told him I would give him everything I had got."

  5. Postpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    It's a poignant win for PBM Ducati after team owner Paul Bird passed away in September.

    The team raced on in his honour and both Bridewell and Irwin produced a battle to remember.

  6. Postpublished at 16:34 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    Bridewell stopped for a pint at Druids, where he made the winning move, as he celebrates.

    He's now celebrating with his pit crew and is adorned with a 'Bridewell #1' flag and t-shirt.

    We'll bring you reaction from all three riders shortly.

  7. Postpublished at 16:32 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    It was a mega move from Bridewell into Druids on the final lap.

    The move of a champion.

    You have to feel for Irwin, that was a superb double but it wasn't enough.

  8. Postpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins the British Superbike title!

    There are tears everywhere in the PBM Ducati garage!

    Tommy Bridewell can't believe it!

  9. Incredible!published at 16:30 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Tommy Bridewell wins British Superbike title!

    WOW! WOW! WOW!

    Tommy Bridewell is champion by 0.5 points!

  10. Champion!published at 16:29 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
    Breaking

    Tommy Bridewell wins his first British Superbike title!

    Tommmy Bridewell BSB championImage source, Ryan Donaldson
  11. Chequered flag!published at 16:29 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
    Breaking

    Lap 20/20

    Glenn Irwin wins but it isn't going to be enough!

  12. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 20/20

    Irwin is going to win the race but can Ryde do anything about Bridewell?

  13. Postpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 20/20

    Bridewell is into second at Druids! Now he leads the championship!

  14. LAST LAPpublished at 16:28 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 20/20

    Oh my word! ONE LAP TO GO!

    It's Irwin's as we stand!

  15. IRWIN LEADS!published at 16:27 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 19/20

    Irwin leads! Now Bridewell needs to make the pass on Ryde!

  16. Postpublished at 16:27 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 19/20

    Irwin is sliding everywhere now! He's losing grip!

    He needs to stick with Ryde here!

  17. Postpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 19/20

    Two to go!

    Hold on to your hats!

  18. Postpublished at 16:26 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 18/20

    Irwin is right on the back of Ryde! He needs to make the pass with two and a half laps to go!

  19. Postpublished at 16:25 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 18/20

    Three to go! This is unreal!

    It's still advantage Bridewell but anyone could win this!

  20. RYDE LEADS!published at 16:25 British Summer Time 15 October 2023

    Lap 17/20

    Irwin runs wide again and Ryde hits the front! Bridewell is still third!