{"id":2030618,"date":"2026-07-06T13:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030618"},"modified":"2026-07-06T13:00:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T10:00:10","slug":"ryan-vickers-got-to-be-happy-despite-missing-snetterton-bsb-podium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2030618","title":{"rendered":"Ryan Vickers \u201cgot to be happy\u201d despite missing Snetterton BSB podium"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?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>Ryan Vickers \u201cgot to be happy\u201d despite missing Snetterton BSB podium<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ryan Vickers says he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his Snetterton BSB despite missing the podium there.<\/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=\"2026-07-06T14:00:10+01:00\">06 Jul 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:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?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>Ryan Vickers, 2026 Snetterton BSB. Credit: Honda Racing UK.<\/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\">Ryan Vickers may have missed the podium at his home BSB round at Snetterton, but the Thetford rider believes he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his performance there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers\u2019 start to life with Honda in BSB was tricky, with no top-six finishes in the opening two rounds, but rounds three and four have shown more reasons for optimism for the Honda Racing UK man, taking two fourths at Knockhill and two more top-fives in the long races at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former WorldSBK rider was in the mix for the podium in Race 3 at Snetterton but ultimately ended up fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Ray, Max Cook, Ryan Vickers, BSB, Snetterton, race 3, 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite the lack of a podium at Snetterton, Vickers believes the performance there was something to be pleased about as it backed up the Knockhill results and therefore evidenced the progress that he and Honda have made since the beginning of the season.<\/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\">\u201cI\u2019ve got to be happy,\u201d Ryan Vickers told media, including Crash.net, after Race 3 at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way it\u2019s been at the start of this season compared to where we are now is absolutely night-and-day.\u00a0<\/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-ddae29d28e2ee2d849ccb94c43fd8baae05921772a27ca8ebeb2f1f1c113b9f4\">  Rory Skinner was \u201cready to drive home\u201d before Snetterton BSB turnaround   Ryan Vickers: Knockhill BSB \u201cproved\u201d Honda can run at front of BSB <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m sure the Ducatis at the front and all the other guys [have been] progressing to this point as well, so for us to close the gap it shows how much work we\u2019ve been doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers held that final podium position for several laps in the final race, but even in the moment he knew it would be tough to keep hold of the position against the likes of Bradley Ray and Max Cook, who had been among the fastest riders since the opening practice on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ryan Vickers, 2026 Knockhill BSB. Credit: Honda Racing UK.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-7982f9e85f2e3bff1ae7186a1721894c6bfbdde571c5b3e78bce285a23927e49\">  Ryan Vickers: Honda \u201cnot able to close the gap at all\u201d at Donington BSB   Ryan Vickers hails \u201chuge\u201d Honda BSB progress but still has \u201ca lot of problems\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was nice to be in P3 and I knew it wasn\u2019t going to be easy to pull away from Max [Cook] or Brad [Ray] because I know how strong they are here, and Brad\u2019s been strong all weekend.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo hold them off that long, I knew I had to be really strong on the brakes and be savvy with where I was riding and position on track and stuff like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI knew he [Ray] was close every lap at the hairpin and I was braking as late as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers eventually lost second with a mistake at turn two, running in wide and allowing Ray to take command of the inside of the corner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBraked at the same point, but just as I lost the tyre I just couldn\u2019t quite stop that lap and he pipped up the inside of me.\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\">\u201cI dug in and tried to stay on the back of him as long as possible, but his pace was really good at the end, we were even coming back to Scott [Redding] at the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe stayed pushing to the end, unfortunately just missing out on the podium again, just by a little bit, but only a few second off the win again.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn a long circuit like this at Snetterton is a massive improvement compared to Knockhill as well. So, really happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">British Superbikes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Ryan Vickers<\/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\"> First BSB Snetterton win in race three \u201cmeans a lot\u201d for Kyle Ryde<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.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 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type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div 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-0ea162d8c9647a2461b1082f53a9e9bf269aeb8ca3945da356eb6519ce1a40aa\">\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>Honda BSB debut to be about \u201csurvival\u201d for Ryan Vickers<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776941634\"> 23\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"component-card-default block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<h2>Latest News<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component-blocks-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-f296369e3f6dd92d6623fde11f3356e3598e094f6537c8eca0a26a36c8d79762\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&#8220;Going to be difficult for everyone&#8221;: Ryde sends warning with Snetterton BSB win<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783348141\"> 7m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66495.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66495.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66495.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rory Skinner was \u201cready to drive home\u201d before Snetterton BSB turnaround<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783345245\"> 55m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64406.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64406.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64406.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ryan Vickers \u201cgot to be happy\u201d despite missing Snetterton BSB podium<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783342810\"> 1h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>First BSB Snetterton win in race three \u201cmeans a lot\u201d for Kyle Ryde<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783283418\"> 18h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66542-race-three-podium.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scott Redding \u201cthinking about the long run\u201d with second in final Snetterton BSB race<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783282883\"> 18h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65678-redding-lead.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65678-redding-lead.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65678-redding-lead.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"component-card-default block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<h2>More News<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component-blocks-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-ba5b6781acb215bafac1551b146e8a5c6347d2ff20ed84512ca2e10b0130815a\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray rescues Snetterton BSB podium after being stuck for \u201ctoo many laps\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783282438\"> 18h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhat goes around comes around\u201d: Ray &amp; Ryde react to Snetterton BSB clash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783274630\"> 20h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Glenn Irwin injuries revealed after Snetterton BSB crash<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783248780\"> 05\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64394.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64394.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64394.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bradley Ray takes first 2026 win in \u201ctough\u201d Snetterton BSB race one<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783194625\"> 04\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> BSB  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scott Redding believes Kyle Ryde battle \u201csparked\u201d him to Snetterton BSB podium finish<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783194260\"> 04\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63031-redding-3-head-on.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Ryan Vickers says he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his Snetterton BSB despite missing the podium there.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ryan Vickers may have missed the podium at his home BSB round at Snetterton, but the Thetford rider believes he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his performance there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers\u2019 start to life with Honda in BSB was tricky, with no top-six finishes in the opening two rounds, but rounds three and four have shown more reasons for optimism for the Honda Racing UK man, taking two fourths at Knockhill and two more top-fives in the long races at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former WorldSBK rider was in the mix for the podium in Race 3 at Snetterton but ultimately ended up fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Ray, Max Cook, Ryan Vickers, BSB, Snetterton, race 3, 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite the lack of a podium at Snetterton, Vickers believes the performance there was something to be pleased about as it backed up the Knockhill results and therefore evidenced the progress that he and Honda have made since the beginning of the season.<\/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\">\u201cI\u2019ve got to be happy,\u201d Ryan Vickers told media, including Crash.net, after Race 3 at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way it\u2019s been at the start of this season compared to where we are now is absolutely night-and-day.\u00a0<\/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-ddae29d28e2ee2d849ccb94c43fd8baae05921772a27ca8ebeb2f1f1c113b9f4\">  Rory Skinner was \u201cready to drive home\u201d before Snetterton BSB turnaround   Ryan Vickers: Knockhill BSB \u201cproved\u201d Honda can run at front of BSB <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m sure the Ducatis at the front and all the other guys [have been] progressing to this point as well, so for us to close the gap it shows how much work we\u2019ve been doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers held that final podium position for several laps in the final race, but even in the moment he knew it would be tough to keep hold of the position against the likes of Bradley Ray and Max Cook, who had been among the fastest riders since the opening practice on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ryan Vickers, 2026 Knockhill BSB. Credit: Honda Racing UK.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-7982f9e85f2e3bff1ae7186a1721894c6bfbdde571c5b3e78bce285a23927e49\">  Ryan Vickers: Honda \u201cnot able to close the gap at all\u201d at Donington BSB   Ryan Vickers hails \u201chuge\u201d Honda BSB progress but still has \u201ca lot of problems\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was nice to be in P3 and I knew it wasn\u2019t going to be easy to pull away from Max [Cook] or Brad [Ray] because I know how strong they are here, and Brad\u2019s been strong all weekend.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo hold them off that long, I knew I had to be really strong on the brakes and be savvy with where I was riding and position on track and stuff like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI knew he [Ray] was close every lap at the hairpin and I was braking as late as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers eventually lost second with a mistake at turn two, running in wide and allowing Ray to take command of the inside of the corner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBraked at the same point, but just as I lost the tyre I just couldn\u2019t quite stop that lap and he pipped up the inside of me.\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\">\u201cI dug in and tried to stay on the back of him as long as possible, but his pace was really good at the end, we were even coming back to Scott [Redding] at the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe stayed pushing to the end, unfortunately just missing out on the podium again, just by a little bit, but only a few second off the win again.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn a long circuit like this at Snetterton is a massive improvement compared to Knockhill as well. So, really happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Ryan Vickers may have missed the podium at his home BSB round at Snetterton, but the Thetford rider believes he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his performance there.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers\u2019 start to life with Honda in BSB was tricky, with no top-six finishes in the opening two rounds, but rounds three and four have shown more reasons for optimism for the Honda Racing UK man, taking two fourths at Knockhill and two more top-fives in the long races at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The former WorldSBK rider was in the mix for the podium in Race 3 at Snetterton but ultimately ended up fourth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_66516-vickers-cook-ray.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Bradley Ray, Max Cook, Ryan Vickers, BSB, Snetterton, race 3, 2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Despite the lack of a podium at Snetterton, Vickers believes the performance there was something to be pleased about as it backed up the Knockhill results and therefore evidenced the progress that he and Honda have made since the beginning of the season.<\/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\">\u201cI\u2019ve got to be happy,\u201d Ryan Vickers told media, including Crash.net, after Race 3 at Snetterton.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way it\u2019s been at the start of this season compared to where we are now is absolutely night-and-day.\u00a0<\/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-ddae29d28e2ee2d849ccb94c43fd8baae05921772a27ca8ebeb2f1f1c113b9f4\">  Rory Skinner was \u201cready to drive home\u201d before Snetterton BSB turnaround   Ryan Vickers: Knockhill BSB \u201cproved\u201d Honda can run at front of BSB <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m sure the Ducatis at the front and all the other guys [have been] progressing to this point as well, so for us to close the gap it shows how much work we\u2019ve been doing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers held that final podium position for several laps in the final race, but even in the moment he knew it would be tough to keep hold of the position against the likes of Bradley Ray and Max Cook, who had been among the fastest riders since the opening practice on Friday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/vickers-kh.png?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ryan Vickers, 2026 Knockhill BSB. Credit: Honda Racing UK.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\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-7982f9e85f2e3bff1ae7186a1721894c6bfbdde571c5b3e78bce285a23927e49\">  Ryan Vickers: Honda \u201cnot able to close the gap at all\u201d at Donington BSB   Ryan Vickers hails \u201chuge\u201d Honda BSB progress but still has \u201ca lot of problems\u201d <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was nice to be in P3 and I knew it wasn\u2019t going to be easy to pull away from Max [Cook] or Brad [Ray] because I know how strong they are here, and Brad\u2019s been strong all weekend.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cTo hold them off that long, I knew I had to be really strong on the brakes and be savvy with where I was riding and position on track and stuff like that.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI knew he [Ray] was close every lap at the hairpin and I was braking as late as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Vickers eventually lost second with a mistake at turn two, running in wide and allowing Ray to take command of the inside of the corner.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBraked at the same point, but just as I lost the tyre I just couldn\u2019t quite stop that lap and he pipped up the inside of me.\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\">\u201cI dug in and tried to stay on the back of him as long as possible, but his pace was really good at the end, we were even coming back to Scott [Redding] at the end.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe stayed pushing to the end, unfortunately just missing out on the podium again, just by a little bit, but only a few second off the win again.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn a long circuit like this at Snetterton is a massive improvement compared to Knockhill as well. So, really happy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/bsb\/news\/1100384\/1\/ryan-vickers-got-be-happy-despite-missing-snetterton-bsb-podium&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/vickers-snet.png?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Ryan Vickers \u201cgot to be happy\u201d despite missing Snetterton BSB podium Ryan Vickers says he has \u201cgot to be happy\u201d with his Snetterton BSB despite missing the podium there. Alex Whitworth 06 Jul 2026 Share Ryan Vickers, 2026 Snetterton BSB. Credit: Honda Racing UK. 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