P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Leon Haslam was able to challenge BSB triple race winner Kyle Ryde over the closing stages before having to settle for his third second place at Oulton Park.
Leon Haslam showed significant improvement throughout the BSB round at Oulton Park, progressively narrowing the gap to Kyle Ryde’s lead in each race and ultimately challenging for the win in the final race.
Haslam, the 2018 champion, expressed satisfaction at being in contention for victory for the first time during the weekend and acknowledged the relentless pace set by Ryde on his Ducati.
Despite the delayed introduction to the 2026 bikes, Haslam highlighted the progress made by his Moto Rapido team in refining their package, allowing him to significantly close the gap to Ryde in the final race.
The podium finish in the last race marked a significant achievement for Haslam and his team, who will continue to work on improving their consistency and performance for the upcoming round at Donington Park, where Haslam trails Ryde by just six points in the championship standings.
