{"id":1866529,"date":"2026-04-04T18:23:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1866529"},"modified":"2026-04-04T18:23:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T15:23:08","slug":"bradley-ray-clear-about-areas-to-improve-for-bsb-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1866529","title":{"rendered":"Bradley Ray clear about areas to improve for BSB 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Bradley Ray clear about areas to improve for BSB 2026<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray is looking to find more traction after the first official BSB test of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-04T19:23:08+01:00\">04 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Ray, 2026 Donington Park BSB test. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2025 BSB runner-up Bradley Ray is focused on finding improvements in one are in particular at the final official preseason test of 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ray finished the Donington Park BSB test in fifth place and almost half-a-second behind Bimota\u2019s Max Cook at the top of the times.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The conditions at the test were dry throughout, but both days were significantly affected by wind. Ray admitted the conditions weren\u2019t \u201cideal\u201d but he was able to try things with the bike setup anyway.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNot bad,\u201d Ray summarised when speaking to Crash.net after the final session at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cConditions haven\u2019t been the best, the wind has been quite strong which wasn\u2019t ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe have a new tyre, so we\u2019ve been working on that these last two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThere\u2019s been time for me to try new things with the bike; the bike\u2019s in a good place as it is.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-54b893fa03d2f65dd70ef38519bdf3da6a96fed8e2345f8d005489948e1d3002\">  Donington BSB \u201cnot the easiest\u201d for one former race winner   2026 BSB Donington Park Test Results: Day 2 Lap Times <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[In these to days we\u2019ve been] chucking loads of components at it seeing if it\u2019s something [worth following].\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The new SC1 tyre for this year is harder, and Ray says he wants to find more rear traction at the next test at Oulton Park.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a harder compound to last year, it\u2019s the SC1 instead of the SC0,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a846b762e3e1cf19107ec21e757490cb2a5b4a90df568f1f11ae59909d6523e5\">  Scottish Superstock rider was \u201ctouch and go\u201d after horror Donington crash   Bradley Ray \u201cunbelievable\u201d in BSB return despite missing title <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a good tyre, it\u2019s strong, it\u2019s lasting well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe conditions weren\u2019t ideal today and we were able to do 20-plus laps, so that\u2019s a bonus.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s just taking a little bit to understand how to set the bike up for this tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cI think, try and find a little bit of rear traction, that\u2019s the main thing at the minute. The bike feels good on the front, the speed\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe SC0 gives you more grip straight away, with the SC1 you have to try and force it into the [asphalt] a bit more, so it\u2019s just trying to find the right chassis setup and suspension. The tyre life is good, which is important.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Oulton Park test is scheduled for 22\u201323 April ahead of the opening round at the same circuit on 3\u20135 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Bradley Ray<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">British Superbikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Donington Park<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> 2026 BSB Donington Park Test Results: Day 2 Lap Times<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_01653.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Donington BSB \u201cnot the easiest\u201d for one former race winner<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03126.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 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class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-2ba8b9cf3327a5b76271370a8f00d4e47a9f8c3c2d11117b725b6115ffe55c42\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray \u201cready to go now\u201d for BSB 2026 after Kyle Ryde defeat<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1761145423\"> 22\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_brands-hatch_213756.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, 2025 Brands Hatch (2) BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray \u201chad nothing to lose\u201d fighting at the front as Ryde takes British Superbike 2025 title<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1760905518\"> 19\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_brands-hatch_216901-ray-sd-4.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2025, Brands Hatch\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>2025 British Superbikes: Brands Hatch (Showdown) &#8211; Race Results (3)<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1760889563\"> 19\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_brands-hatch_216085-kent-sd1.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Danny Kent, BSB, 2025, Brands Hatch, Showdown\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cSecond wind\u201d takes Bradley Ray to second to keep title hopes alive at Brands Hatch<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1760813670\"> 18\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_brands-hatch_213756-ray-2-sd.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2025, Brands Hatch\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  Results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>2025 British Superbikes: Brands Hatch (Showdown) &#8211; Qualifying Results<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1760790009\"> 18\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_brands-hatch_213342-ray-sd.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2025, Brands Hatch, Showdown\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> British Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray \u201crelaxed\u201d for Brands Hatch BSB decider after \u201cspecial\u201d Oulton Park<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1760610274\"> 16\/10\/25<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2025-10\/ih_bsb_oulton-park_203082.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, 2025 Oulton Park (2) BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray is looking to find more traction after the first official BSB test of 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2025 BSB runner-up Bradley Ray is focused on finding improvements in one are in particular at the final official preseason test of 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ray finished the Donington Park BSB test in fifth place and almost half-a-second behind Bimota\u2019s Max Cook at the top of the times.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The conditions at the test were dry throughout, but both days were significantly affected by wind. Ray admitted the conditions weren\u2019t \u201cideal\u201d but he was able to try things with the bike setup anyway.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNot bad,\u201d Ray summarised when speaking to Crash.net after the final session at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cConditions haven\u2019t been the best, the wind has been quite strong which wasn\u2019t ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe have a new tyre, so we\u2019ve been working on that these last two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThere\u2019s been time for me to try new things with the bike; the bike\u2019s in a good place as it is.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-54b893fa03d2f65dd70ef38519bdf3da6a96fed8e2345f8d005489948e1d3002\">  Donington BSB \u201cnot the easiest\u201d for one former race winner   2026 BSB Donington Park Test Results: Day 2 Lap Times <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[In these to days we\u2019ve been] chucking loads of components at it seeing if it\u2019s something [worth following].\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The new SC1 tyre for this year is harder, and Ray says he wants to find more rear traction at the next test at Oulton Park.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a harder compound to last year, it\u2019s the SC1 instead of the SC0,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a846b762e3e1cf19107ec21e757490cb2a5b4a90df568f1f11ae59909d6523e5\">  Scottish Superstock rider was \u201ctouch and go\u201d after horror Donington crash   Bradley Ray \u201cunbelievable\u201d in BSB return despite missing title <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a good tyre, it\u2019s strong, it\u2019s lasting well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe conditions weren\u2019t ideal today and we were able to do 20-plus laps, so that\u2019s a bonus.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s just taking a little bit to understand how to set the bike up for this tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cI think, try and find a little bit of rear traction, that\u2019s the main thing at the minute. The bike feels good on the front, the speed\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe SC0 gives you more grip straight away, with the SC1 you have to try and force it into the [asphalt] a bit more, so it\u2019s just trying to find the right chassis setup and suspension. The tyre life is good, which is important.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Oulton Park test is scheduled for 22\u201323 April ahead of the opening round at the same circuit on 3\u20135 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2025 BSB runner-up Bradley Ray is focused on finding improvements in one are in particular at the final official preseason test of 2026.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ray finished the Donington Park BSB test in fifth place and almost half-a-second behind Bimota\u2019s Max Cook at the top of the times.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The conditions at the test were dry throughout, but both days were significantly affected by wind. Ray admitted the conditions weren\u2019t \u201cideal\u201d but he was able to try things with the bike setup anyway.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNot bad,\u201d Ray summarised when speaking to Crash.net after the final session at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cConditions haven\u2019t been the best, the wind has been quite strong which wasn\u2019t ideal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe have a new tyre, so we\u2019ve been working on that these last two days.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThere\u2019s been time for me to try new things with the bike; the bike\u2019s in a good place as it is.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-54b893fa03d2f65dd70ef38519bdf3da6a96fed8e2345f8d005489948e1d3002\">  Donington BSB \u201cnot the easiest\u201d for one former race winner   2026 BSB Donington Park Test Results: Day 2 Lap Times <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[In these to days we\u2019ve been] chucking loads of components at it seeing if it\u2019s something [worth following].\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The new SC1 tyre for this year is harder, and Ray says he wants to find more rear traction at the next test at Oulton Park.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a harder compound to last year, it\u2019s the SC1 instead of the SC0,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-a846b762e3e1cf19107ec21e757490cb2a5b4a90df568f1f11ae59909d6523e5\">  Scottish Superstock rider was \u201ctouch and go\u201d after horror Donington crash   Bradley Ray \u201cunbelievable\u201d in BSB return despite missing title <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s a good tyre, it\u2019s strong, it\u2019s lasting well.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe conditions weren\u2019t ideal today and we were able to do 20-plus laps, so that\u2019s a bonus.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s just taking a little bit to understand how to set the bike up for this tyre.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cI think, try and find a little bit of rear traction, that\u2019s the main thing at the minute. The bike feels good on the front, the speed\u2019s there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe SC0 gives you more grip straight away, with the SC1 you have to try and force it into the [asphalt] a bit more, so it\u2019s just trying to find the right chassis setup and suspension. The tyre life is good, which is important.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Oulton Park test is scheduled for 22\u201323 April ahead of the opening round at the same circuit on 3\u20135 May.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/bsb\/news\/1092876\/1\/bradley-ray-clear-about-areas-improve-bsb-2026&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/ih_bsb_donington-test_03073.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Bradley Ray clear about areas to improve for BSB 2026 Bradley Ray is looking to find more traction after the first official BSB test of 2026. 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