The 2024 British Superbikes Championship is set to begin on the weekend of April 20, promising thrilling action for fans. The competition will feature top riders battling it out on the track, including former teammates who are now with different manufacturers. Tommy Bridewell, now with Honda Racing, is aiming to become the first rider to win consecutive titles with two different manufacturers. On the other hand, his former teammate, Glenn Irwin, will be looking to claim the championship after finishing as runner-up in the past two seasons.
For fans in the UK, they can catch all the qualifying and race action on Eurosport and discovery+, which will be providing exclusive live coverage of every British Superbikes weekend. Additionally, free-to-air race weekends will also be available on discovery+ without a subscription. The coverage will be led by Matt Roberts, with expert analysis from six-time British Superbikes champion Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne, and former riders James Haydon and James Whitham.
The 2024 British Superbike season will kick off at Circuito de Navarra in Spain and will wrap up with three Showdown races where the points tally will increase. The championship will consist of 11 rounds of racing, with points being awarded based on finishing positions. The Showdown events at Oulton Park and Donnington Park will have higher points values for the top-three riders, and the season finale at Brands Hatch will offer even more points to the winners.
Tommy Bridewell is considered a strong contender for the championship this season, as he aims to build on his success from the previous year. Despite uncertainties about his performance at Circuito de Navarra, Bridewell is focused on establishing a strong base for the championship. Other riders, such as Yamaha’s Kyle Ryde and Ryan Vickers, will also be looking to challenge Bridewell for the title. Ryde, who finished third in the standings last season, was the fastest in pre-season testing at Donnington Park, while Vickers impressed as well.
Fans can stream the entire 2024 British Superbikes season live on Eurosport and discovery+, ensuring they don’t miss any of the thrilling racing action. With top riders from different manufacturers vying for the championship title, the competition is expected to be intense and exciting. Keep an eye on Tommy Bridewell, Glenn Irwin, Kyle Ryde, and Ryan Vickers as they battle it out on the track for supremacy in the British Superbikes Championship.
