Sports Lounge | Weekly sports headlines, 12–18 October 2026
Kyle Ryde secured a third consecutive British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch on Sunday 18 October. The Ducati rider finished third in the day’s second race, doing enough to end the title contest with one race remaining despite another victory for rival Scott Redding. Ryde had taken his previous two championships on Yamaha, making his successful switch of manufacturer an additional milestone. The season finale capped a campaign of sustained speed and consistency, with Ryde carrying a commanding points advantage into the final weekend.
Event date: 18 October 2026. Competition: British Superbike Championship.
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