P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Classic TT winner mis-read pitboard, thought he had 10-second lead
Mike Browne misinterpreted his pitboard at the Classic TT before ultimately securing victory at the Historic Classic Senior race on the Isle of Man’s Mountain Course. Browne’s mistaken belief that he had a 10-second lead over Adam McLean almost proved costly, as the actual gap was mere tenths of a second. Despite the initial confusion, Browne managed to maintain his lead and clinch the win. Browne acknowledged his error and attributed his success to strategic racing decisions in challenging conditions. The team’s dedication and effort, particularly traveling from New Zealand, were pivotal in Browne’s triumph. In the end, Browne held on to the victory by a razor-thin margin of 0.268s, with McLean expressing surprise at how close the race had been. Despite the narrow defeat, McLean remained positive, noting the strong performance of his bike and team throughout the event.
