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British Superbikes: PBM team go from united to divided after Oulton Park
The BeerMonster Ducati riders had been competing closely all season and arrived with just a 14.5-point difference between them. In a weekend overshadowed by the death of the PBM team manager, Irwin secured the first win after Bridewell made a mistake. The tension escalated after a safety car incident in race two, where Bridewell received a penalty for his actions. Despite this, Bridewell managed to cross the finish line first, but the penalty dropped him to sixth place. Irwin’s off-track comments added to the strained relationship between them. Bridewell fought hard in the final race, not only for the championship but also to honor Paul Bird. Despite the drama, Bridewell pulled away towards the end of the race. Irwin recognized the importance of the Showdown format and used it to his advantage.
Source: Crash
