P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Scott Redding was second on the time sheets at the Oulton Park BSB test despite missing the opening test at Donington.
Scott Redding participated in the Oulton Park BSB test and finished at the back of a Ducati 1-2.
Unlike Kyle Ryde, who was the fastest overall, Redding did not ride his race bike at the previous Donington test two-and-a-half weeks ago and did not ride at Donington at all.
Both Redding and Ryde are adjusting to the updated Ducati Panigale V4 R for the 2026 season, with Redding having more Ducati experience in his career compared to Ryde.
Redding has previously ridden the factory Ducati bike in World Superbike in 2020 and 2021, returned to Ducati in 2025 after a stint at BMW, and highlighted significant improvements in the 2026 model.
He mentioned that the new bike feels better and has potential for further optimization through changes in geometry and settings to maximize performance.
Redding’s off-season was longer due to missing the Donington test, and he is focusing on regaining bike fitness before the first round in May to further improve his comfort and performance.
