Despite challenging conditions and limited track time during Friday’s sessions, the team worked efficiently throughout the weekend to maximise performance from both machines. Strategic decisions made early in the event paid dividends as track conditions improved, allowing both riders to demonstrate the progress that has been made with the bike setup in recent rounds.

Championship leader Kyle Ryde once again showcased his consistency and pace, securing two race victories and an additional third-place finish across the weekend’s three races. The strong results enabled Ryde to further extend his advantage at the top of the championship standings, maintaining valuable momentum as the season approaches its halfway stage.

The weekend demonstrated the continued progression of the Nitrous Competitions Racing Team, with both sides of the garage making significant steps forward in performance and consistency. The team’s ability to adapt to changing conditions and deliver competitive results throughout the weekend underlined the strength of the package currently being developed.

Leaving Knockhill with three podiums, two victories, and a historic double podium finish, the team can reflect positively on another productive weekend of racing. Attention now turns to Round 4 at Snetterton, where the objective remains clear: continue fighting for race wins, strengthen both riders’ championship positions, and challenge for further podium success.

With confidence high and momentum firmly on their side, the Nitrous Competitions Racing Team heads to Snetterton determined to build on the strong foundations established at Knockhill.

Kyle Ryde: “Knockhill was a very successful weekend for us. Securing two race wins and a third-place finish made it another consistent weekend for me.

We missed a lot of track time on Friday, but it was a decision we felt would be more beneficial in the long term, with the weather forecast looking better later in the weekend. Despite the limited track time, the bike felt strong, and I’ve extended my championship lead. Now it’s time for a nice rest before I’m back in action in two weeks’ time”

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Kyle Ryde strengthened his position at the top of the 2026 Bennetts British Superbike Championship standings with another outstanding performance at Donington Park, securing two victories and a podium finish during Round Two of the season.

The reigning champion continued his exceptional early-season form aboard the Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati, adding to his Oulton Park success with a dominant Sunday performance at his home circuit.

Ryde showed frontrunning pace from the outset of the weekend, setting the fastest ever British Superbike lap around Donington Park during Friday’s pre-qualifying session.

After claiming third place in a rain-affected opening race on Saturday, Ryde responded in style on Sunday by taking victory in both Race Two and the feature Race Three. In Race Two, the number one plate rider capitalised on a small mistake from Scott Redding before pulling clear to secure his fourth win from the opening five races of the season.

Ryde then completed a near-perfect weekend in the final race, leading from the front and expertly managing pressure following a mid-race safety car period to take his second victory of the day and further extend his championship advantage.

The results leave Ryde firmly in control of the championship standings heading into Round Three, continuing the momentum built from his dominant season-opening weekend at Oulton Park.

Kyle Ryde said:

“It’s been another really strong weekend for us and I’m happy to leave Donington with two wins and solid points in every race. The team has done an incredible job again and the bike felt competitive in all conditions throughout the weekend.

“To set the lap record on Friday and then come away with two wins at my home round makes it even more special. The championship is still very early, but we’ve started the season exactly how we wanted to.

“Massive thanks to the whole Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing team, all our sponsors and the fans who came out to support us all weekend.”

Ryde now heads to Round Three of the 2026 Bennetts British Superbike Championship with a growing championship lead and six victories from the opening six races of the campaign.

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Reigning Bennetts British Superbike Champion Kyle Ryde delivered the perfect start to his 2026 campaign with a sensational clean sweep of victories at the opening round of the championship at Oulton Park.

The Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati rider showcased dominant pace throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, securing pole position, setting record-breaking lap times, and claiming all three race wins to leave Cheshire with maximum championship points.

Ryde immediately stamped his authority on the season during Friday practice, setting the fastest ever British Superbike lap around Oulton Park before converting that pace into pole position on Saturday.

In Race One, Ryde fought through early battles before pulling clear of fellow champions Leon Haslam and Bradley Ray to take the opening win of the year. He backed that performance up in Race Two with another commanding ride before completing the perfect weekend in Race Three, recovering from an early drop to fourth position to fight back and secure his third victory of the weekend.

The hat-trick marks a dream opening to Ryde’s title defence and immediately establishes him as the rider to beat heading into Round Two.

Kyle Ryde said:

“What an incredible way to start the season. The whole team has worked unbelievably hard over the winter and to come away from Oulton Park with three wins is pretty special. The bike felt fantastic all weekend and we were able to show strong pace in every session.

“The level in BSB this year is so high, so to leave Round One with maximum points gives us great confidence heading into the next races. Huge thanks to the entire Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing team, our sponsors and all the fans for their support throughout the weekend.”

Ryde now leads the 2026 British Superbike Championship standings as the series heads to Donington Park for the second round of the season.

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Race 1: 2^nd | Race 2: 3^rd | Championship: 3^rd (30 points)
“I struggled a bit more than I expected in the first race with the higher temperatures and the tyre choice we went with, but all-in-all it’s not been a bad weekend. I’ve got two trophies to take back with us and with the way the points system works, we’re not far behind Ryan. Race one was difficult because I felt like I could have crashed a few times, but race two was better and I’m happy to come away with a few trophies. Thanks to the team for all their hard work and we’ll go again at Oulton.”

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OMG GRILLA Yamaha
Position: 1st | Time: 1:27.650

“It’s been a great couple of days at Donington Park to start 2024. To be honest it took ages to get used to riding the R1 again having ridden my R6 in Spain over winter. We found some speed on Saturday afternoon despite not feeling too comfortable so on Sunday we worked on fine-tuning everything to get me both comfortable and fast and in the final two sessions the bike felt as good as it’s ever been so props to the guys on my side for that. I’m looking forward to getting to Navarra with the confidence that I’m in.”

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Both riders will stay onboard the Yamaha R1 next year, with the team having recently announced a multi-year deal to represent the manufacturer as the Officially Supported team from next season onwards. 2024 will be Ryde’s fourth season with the Cannock-based outfit, and with the 26-year-old currently third in the Riders’ Standings, the team are hoping for a successful end to the season.
Alan Gardner, OMG Racing Team Owner – “Kyle has proven himself to be not only a formidable opponent, but a fantastic asset to the team over the last 3 seasons. Confirming he’ll be with us again next season means that we can carry on pushing forward in order to retain the Bennetts British Superbike title with the same lineup, and as we all know, consistency is key at this level. Next year is exciting for us as we step up our relationship with Yamaha, so to enter that with both Kyle & Ryan is very exciting for the whole team.”

Paul Curran, OMG Racing Team Principal – “As with any team, maintaining a strong rider lineup is paramount, and I firmly believe we have the best pairing on the grid, so with Ryan already secured for 2024, it was only natural that we’d want to keep Kyle. He’s a firm part of the OMG family, and undoubtedly one of the fastest riders in the UK right now, so I’m happy he’s continuing with us into next year, and we can keep carrying our momentum forward, knowing that we’ll hit the ground running at the first round.”

Kyle Ryde, LAMI OMG Racing Superbike #77 – “I am really happy to continue with the OMG Racing team for the 2024 season. We’ve come a long way together since I joined the team in 2021 and feel like we have made big steps with the bike and myself at all circuits this season. With the commitment and support from Yamaha next year we should be in an even stronger position for 2024. I want to thank Alan, Paul and the whole OMG Racing team for their continued support. We will now keep focused and set our sights on continuing to fight for the championship this season.”

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“My weekend has just been about Sunday really, and about damage limitation. In Race 3 the bike felt really good, I just wasn’t quite in the position to make the most of it, after some silly mistakes on Friday & Saturday chasing our tail, trying to fix problems that weren’t there. With the pace we had in the last race we definitely could’ve been on for a podium if I’d been able to start on the front row like Ryan did. Still, onwards & upwards, and we’ve got a good setup to take to Brands.”

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“It’s been a mega weekend for me and the team. Bagging 2 wins at my home & favourite track in front of my family and friends was a weekend I’ll never forget. Unfortunate about the tip off in Race 2 while leading, but Ryan picked up his first podium in the meantime to add to his great weekend back.

“I just want to thank the team for fixing bike and getting it ready for Race 3-everything went perfect all weekend. I can’t wait for Knockhill!”

Words: Lami OMG Racing – Imagery: Doublered

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