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Glenn Irwin has tipped Tommy Bridewell as a “formidable threat” in the 2026 BSB season.
Glenn Irwin believes Tommy Bridewell will pose a strong challenge in the 2026 BSB season, racing for Superbike Advocates on Ducati machinery. Bridewell is returning to Ducati after a two-year stint at Honda Racing UK and a tough 2025 season with only one win. Irwin himself is joining the Nitrous Competitions team on Ducati after parting ways with Yamaha, expressing gratitude for the move.
The two riders, Irwin and Bridewell, had a tense title fight in 2023 while teammates at PBM, and Irwin anticipates Bridewell’s consistent competitiveness in 2026 with Ducati. Irwin praised Bridewell’s mental strength and resilience, expecting a strong rivalry between them and fellow riders Redding and Haslam on Panigale V4 Rs. Irwin believes the upcoming season will be exciting with fast competitors but notes the select few who are mentally tough like Bridewell.
