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Results from race one, round five of the 2025 Bennetts Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch where Bradley Ray picked up his first win at his home track.
In the first British Superbike race at Brands Hatch, Bradley Ray secured his tenth win of the season, marking his first home victory at the track. Starting from pole, Ray faced early pressure from Christian Iddon and later Kyle Ryde, but managed to maintain his lead and overcome bike issues for a triumphant win.
Scott Redding made a strong comeback, finishing second after a late charge in the race, securing a front-row start for the next day’s sprint. Meanwhile, Kyle Ryde fought back from a slow start to secure third place for OMG Nitrous Competitions Yamaha.
Christian Iddon’s impressive performance earned him fourth place, with Danny Kent finishing fifth for McAMS Yamaha. Tommy Bridewell led the Honda pack in sixth, followed by Max Cook and Rory Skinner in seventh and eighth positions.
Josh Brookes staged a late recovery to finish ninth after a challenging race, while Lee Jackson completed the top ten behind his teammate. Overall, it was an exciting and competitive race at Brands Hatch for the British Superbikes Round 5.
