P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Results from race one, round ten of the 2025 Bennetts Superbike Championship returning to Oulton Park, where Josh Brookes was back on the top step for the first time since 2023.
The first race of the British Superbike Showdown weekend at Oulton Park required two starts due to rain arriving early in the race, disrupting the day’s proceedings.
Leon Haslam and Josh Brookes made a bold tire gamble, opting for intermediate tires, which proved to be a successful strategy as they quickly moved up the field.
Haslam managed to take the lead on lap six, but the rain returned, causing a challenge for the riders on tire selection.
Brookes and Haslam engaged in a thrilling battle on the final lap, with Brookes ultimately securing the win and becoming the oldest BSB winner in history.
Kyle Ryde also had a strong showing, finishing in third place after making a critical decision on tire choice, while some riders struggled with their selections throughout the race.
