Assen Race 3: Kyle Ryde takes the win

Race report · Compiled from live TheSportsDB feed at the time of publication.

BSB 2026 · Round 9

Assen Race 3

TT Circuit Assen, Assen · 2026-09-20

Podium

🥈

Bradley Ray

27:25:210

#28

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Kyle Ryde

27:25:050

#1

🥉

Scott Redding

27:25:264

#45

Kyle Ryde claimed a commanding victory in Race 3 of Round 9 of the 2026 British Superbike Championship at the TT Circuit Assen in the Netherlands on 20 September 2026, completing a dramatic final race of the weekend at the venue widely known as the Cathedral of Speed. Bradley Ray crossed the line in second place, separated from Ryde by just 0.160 seconds, whilst Scott Redding completed the podium in third, a further 0.054 seconds adrift, rounding off an exceptionally close finish at the front of the field.

The race delivered a last-lap thriller of considerable intensity. Ryan Vickers had established himself as an early leader, yet dropped back through the field in the second half of the contest, ultimately finishing fourth, some three seconds and 231 milliseconds behind the winner. At the front, Ryde and Ray traded positions repeatedly across the closing stages, with Ryde producing a decisive defensive move at the final chicane on the penultimate lap to consolidate his advantage. He then repelled the challenge of his title rivals through a frantic dash to the finish, crossing the line in a total race time of 27 minutes 25.050 seconds to secure what the official classification confirmed as a sensational victory, strengthening his grip on the British Superbike Championship standings.

Further down the order, Max Cook delivered a solid performance to take fifth place, finishing some ten seconds and 691 milliseconds behind the race winner. Leon Haslam crossed the line in sixth, a further four seconds and 220 milliseconds back, rounding off a consistent afternoon’s work. The battle for seventh through tenth proved equally absorbing, with Rory Skinner, Danny Kent, Jason O’Halloran and Glenn Irwin separated by less than three quarters of a second at the flag, underlining the competitive nature of the mid-field throughout the contest at Assen.

Ryde’s victory at Assen represents a significant moment in his 2026 championship campaign, with the result described officially as strengthening his grip on the British Superbike standings. The margin of victory, though narrow in absolute terms, was achieved under sustained pressure from Ray and Redding, demonstrating a composure that will carry considerable weight as the season progresses. Ray’s second place ensures he too departs the Netherlands with a strong points return, whilst Redding’s podium finish maintains his presence among the championship contenders. The British Superbike Championship now moves on to its next round, where the leading protagonists will resume their title battle.

Race highlights

Race classification — top 10

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