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Jeremy McWilliams says Peter Hickman “caught me napping” on the last lap of the first Supertwin race at the North West 200.
Peter Hickman’s win in the North West 200 Supertwin Race 1 was achieved amidst confusion regarding the lap count. The Supertwin class road races at the North West 200 usually take around 20 minutes to complete, with riders relying on race organizers for lap count information as not all have pit boards. The absence of a last lap flag at the end of lap three in Supertwin Race 1 led to confusion, especially for Jeremy McWilliams, who was overtaken by Hickman at Juniper Chicane. McWilliams expressed his disappointment at missing the chance for victory but acknowledged the competitive race and Hickman’s impressive performance. Both McWilliams and Hickman admitted uncertainty about the last lap due to the missing flag, highlighting the importance of clear communication in motorsports competitions.
