When Advocates Racing made a late decision to jump into the Superbike World Championship rather than contesting the British series, skepticism surrounded the project. Founded by Lecha Khouri, the Ducati squad was hastily put together, while Tommy Bridewell faced questions as a 38-year-old rookie embarking on his very first full global campaign.
Due to the last-minute entry, the team missed the season opener at Phillip Island and struggled with operational consistency throughout the year. Yet, the seasoned rider carved out impressive fifth-place finishes in Race 1 at Aragon and Donington, breaking into the top ten twelve times across thirty-three races despite enduring eight DNFs that left him fourteenth in the standings.
Reflecting on their debut journey during a conversation with motorsport journalist Greg Haines at EICMA, the British competitor expressed immense pride in his crew's tireless efforts. He emphasized how rewarding it felt to silence the doubters who wrote off their chances before the wheels even started turning.
Armed with valuable data from their maiden season, the veteran is looking ahead to the upcoming championship with renewed confidence. The revised balancing system and rev limits designed to level the playing field are viewed by the rider as a golden opportunity.
With new braking components and evolving technical rules aimed at spicing up the racing action, the Ducati stalwart believes the changes will play right into his hands. After taking some time off to train and relax before the winter tests, he remains fully motivated for the challenges ahead.
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