P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kyle Ryde admitted that there was nothing more left but for him to watch in a safe but tense first race at Brands Hatch, with all of the top three leading before Scott Redding secured victory.
Kyle Ryde had a strong start and led at the beginning of the Brands Hatch British Superbike race, but struggled with grip towards the end as Scott Redding secured the victory, minimizing the damage to Ryde’s championship lead. The three front riders tactfully navigated the race, ensuring safe passes and maintaining a competitive pace. Ryde commended the sensible race strategies employed by all three racers and highlighted the need to manage tire wear for the full duration. Despite finishing third, Ryde was content with the result and emphasized the importance of maintaining a watchful eye on his title rivals. Although concerned about the weather forecasted for the final day of the championship, Ryde was pleased to have only lost three points to his closest competitor after the first race.
