P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Kyle Ryde walked away with all three wins in very different circumstances over the final day of round eight of British Superbikes at Donington Park.
After securing two wins and battling with Scott Redding and another rider in rainy conditions, the British Superbikes Rider of the Round achieved his first triple win in a single day at Donington Park, solidified by a late pass on Rory Skinner in the final race. Ryde praised his exceptional performance, acknowledging the speed of his competitors throughout the day. He expressed remorse for struggling to overtake Skinner until the last laps but commended the competitive spirit of all riders in the weekend’s races. The safety car period presented an opportunity for Ryde to make his decisive move at his preferred section of the track, ultimately leading to his triumphant triple win.
Reflecting on his strategy, Ryde admitted the challenges of making successful passes due to bike speeds but capitalized on Skinner’s tyre troubles to execute a clean maneuver for the lead. Looking ahead to the Showdown round in Assen, Ryde acknowledged his lack of recent experience at the Dutch track compared to his competitors, emphasizing the need to gather crucial points against strong opponents like Brad and Scott. Despite the upcoming learning curve at Assen, Ryde remains positive and focused on delivering his best performance without fixating on the championship lead.
