Forward of BSB’s debut season, the Superbike Advocate crew introduced the signing of Tommy Bridewell.
The deal comes after Honda Racing UK confirmed after the ultimate race of the 2025 season at Manufacturers Hatch that the Devise rider wouldn’t experience a Fireblade in 2026.
This implies Bridewell might be again using a Ducati Panigale V4 R for the primary time since 2023, when he grew to become BSB champion, however the mannequin has been up to date in comparison with two years in the past.
Bridewell stated the change in crew for subsequent yr brings new motivation.
“2026 goes to be an entire new problem for all of us and we’re actually motivated for subsequent season,” Bridewell stated.
“Most individuals understand how decided I’m, so I am actually excited to be becoming a member of this model new challenge and serving to carry it to fruition.
“For me, becoming a member of Superbike Advocate as a brand new crew on the BSB grid and collaborating in a totally new challenge is among the new challenges that I can develop into. Particularly as I’ve seen how passionate and devoted the crew proprietor Lee (Khouri) and the employees behind this challenge are to make this challenge a hit.”
Bridewell has been concerned in organizing Superbike Advocates, including that they have been capable of kind his “dream crew”.
“Once they approached me about racing the brand new Ducati V4 R, I used to be fascinated,” he stated.
“Beginning a brand new challenge is all the time fairly nerve-wracking, however the preliminary nervousness rapidly dissipated as we began laying the foundations for subsequent yr.
“We have labored collectively to verify I’ve the perfect employees round me. I have been capable of play an enormous half in that and provides enter on expertise and technicians. That is actually gratifying for me.”
“I’m really amazed by the infrastructure now we have created. That is my ‘dream crew’. If I had written on paper who I wished to have in my nook in 2026, that’s who I’m now. I’m very excited to be becoming a member of Ducati once more.”
“We visited the manufacturing facility and have been welcomed with open arms. We have now all the knowledge we have to begin working.
“I’ve spent 5 years with Ducati and this so-called ‘coming house’ for Ducati is among the most fun elements of this challenge. It’s clear that Ducati might be a powerful and aggressive package deal subsequent yr and I really feel that the infrastructure now we have is the very best.”
Bridewell added: “I really feel like I’ve received my mojo again. I am actually excited and I’ve received a smile again on my face. That is an important factor to me.”
“I wished to take pleasure in racing once more and I’m already grinning like a Cheshire cat with all the things the crew has given me.
“There are thrilling instances forward. Our objectives for 2026 are clear and we’re trying ahead to an incredible season.”
Superbike Advocates crew proprietor Lee Khouri stated: “2026 is right here! Tommy (Bridewell) is a confirmed champion and a world-class competitor. His velocity, expertise and dedication are according to our program’s ambitions as we enter BSB with the brand new Ducati V4 R.”
“This contract makes our intentions clear. We’re right here to battle for wins and problem for titles from day one. On behalf of your complete crew, I welcome Tommy.”
