Irwin set for BSB return from injury at Thruxton

Glenn Irwin has missed three rounds of the British Superbike Championship season through injury

Northern Ireland's Glenn Irwin says he has been declared "fit for work" and is set to return to the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton.

The 35-year-old suffered fractures to his hip socket and pelvis as a result of a practice crash at Snetterton in June and had surgery on his sacrum (pelvic region) as part of his treatment.

Irwin had finished on the podium in four of the first five races of the 2025 season but missed two rounds after his accident and was replaced by 2019 BSB champion Scott Redding.

However, after a private test at Nutts Corner, Irwin is ready to return at Thruxton from 8-10 August.

Irwin had told BBC Sport NI earlier in July that he would likely return for the round at Caldwell Park, two weeks after Thruxton, but he has recovered faster than initially hoped.

"[The] Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon has examined me and reviewed all the radiology and certified me fit for work," the 11-time North West 200 race winner posted on social media.

"I spent the afternoon at Nutts Corner were I set my fastest lap of the year on my training bike.

"Thanks to my team for all their support, my sponsors, the fans and all the people who assisted in my recovery. See you all at Thruxton!"

Irwin is a two-time runner-up in the British Superbike Championship and finished third in the standings in 2024.