{"id":2045762,"date":"2026-07-15T09:27:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:27:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045762"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:27:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T06:27:31","slug":"bradley-ray-riding-so-close-to-the-limit-every-weekend-in-2026-bsb-title-push","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2045762","title":{"rendered":"Bradley Ray riding \u201cso close to the limit every weekend\u201d in 2026 BSB title push"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.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 riding \u201cso close to the limit every weekend\u201d in 2026 BSB title push<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray says he hasn\u2019t \u201cever ridden as hard as I\u2019m riding at the moment\u201d as he chases a second BSB crown.<\/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=\"2026-07-15T10:27:31+01:00\">15 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\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.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, BSB, 2026, Snetterton<\/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<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2026 BSB season has been dominated by Ducati riders, who have taken all 12 race wins so far; to keep up, Yamaha\u2019s Bradley Ray is pushing himself to new limits.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2022 BSB champion Ray is the leading non-Ducati rider in the championship, but 61 points behind Kyle Ryde at the top of the standings after four rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Brands Hatch hosts the fifth round of the championship this weekend (17\u201319 July), and Ray says he is pushing as hard as he ever has in order to try to take the fight to the Ducatis.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.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, 2026 Snetterton BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-88c63ceae60cacf0706ee56d92890ea87b6777f26c6b1b398c893f708f14fd20\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bradley Ray rescues Snetterton BSB podium after being stuck for \u201ctoo many laps\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat goes around comes around\u201d: Ray &amp; Ryde react to Snetterton BSB clash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m looking forward to getting back aboard the McAMS Yamaha R1 at Brands Hatch this weekend \u2013 it&#8217;s a local circuit for me, and one that I&#8217;ve always enjoyed racing at,\u201d said Bradley Ray ahead of the Brands Hatch BSB.<\/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 know within myself that I haven&#8217;t ever ridden as hard as I&#8217;m riding at the moment, we&#8217;re pushing so close to the limit every weekend to secure the results that we are, and with a comfortable feeling aboard the R1 I&#8217;m confident that we can do the same again this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Brands Hatch weekend will be a pivotal one for the championship, so we&#8217;ll aim for consistency at the top end of the field and bring home a solid set of results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;re ready again to give it our all, and we&#8217;ve got all the tools we need to fight for wins and podiums.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis weekend, we&#8217;ll also be running a special edition livery across the three races in celebration of 30 Years of BSB, which adds another element of excitement heading into the weekend. It&#8217;s going to be a big one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Bradley Ray<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">British Superbikes<\/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 <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Kyle Ryde anticipating \u201cgreat racing\u201d as BSB title battle moves to Brands Hatch <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-0e8f50a5570cb0f750b88a41ac42cf565983535098e288305abc8096dff1b19f\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" 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>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-aad91703f575020f5315ec031fc96d69d3b6a69476d15ec708a45eae5688c635\">\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 takes first 2026 win in \u201ctough\u201d Snetterton BSB race one<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64213-ray-3.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2026, Snetterton\" 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>2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Race Results (1)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_64081-ray-2.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2026, Snetterton\" 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>2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Qualifying Results<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050-ray.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2026, Snetterton\" 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>2026 British Superbikes: Snetterton &#8211; Practice Results<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_donington-park_43383-cook-ray.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, Max Cook, BSB, 2026\" 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 admits he \u201cdidn\u2019t have an answer\u201d to Scott Redding\u2019s pace in BSB Knockhill finale<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_knockhill_46076-ray.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, BSB, 2026, Knockhill\" 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>\u201cWe have what it takes\u201d: Bradley Ray confident of Knockhill BSB potential<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/ih_bsb_donington-park_38258.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Bradley Ray, 2026 Donington Park BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.\" 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-cb748c356c67bc031ac286627c20005a283bf6643b405d0287cd9c5eadc8ec33\">\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 riding \u201cso close to the limit every weekend\u201d in 2026 BSB title push<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1784107651\"> 1m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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<\/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\"> 06\/07\/26<\/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\"> 06\/07\/26<\/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\"> 05\/07\/26<\/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\"> 05\/07\/26<\/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 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\"> 05\/07\/26<\/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>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Bradley Ray says he hasn\u2019t \u201cever ridden as hard as I\u2019m riding at the moment\u201d as he chases a second BSB crown.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2026 BSB season has been dominated by Ducati riders, who have taken all 12 race wins so far; to keep up, Yamaha\u2019s Bradley Ray is pushing himself to new limits.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2022 BSB champion Ray is the leading non-Ducati rider in the championship, but 61 points behind Kyle Ryde at the top of the standings after four rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Brands Hatch hosts the fifth round of the championship this weekend (17\u201319 July), and Ray says he is pushing as hard as he ever has in order to try to take the fight to the Ducatis.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 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Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-88c63ceae60cacf0706ee56d92890ea87b6777f26c6b1b398c893f708f14fd20\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bradley Ray rescues Snetterton BSB podium after being stuck for \u201ctoo many laps\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat goes around comes around\u201d: Ray &amp; Ryde react to Snetterton BSB clash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m looking forward to getting back aboard the McAMS Yamaha R1 at Brands Hatch this weekend \u2013 it&#8217;s a local circuit for me, and one that I&#8217;ve always enjoyed racing at,\u201d said Bradley Ray ahead of the Brands Hatch BSB.<\/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 know within myself that I haven&#8217;t ever ridden as hard as I&#8217;m riding at the moment, we&#8217;re pushing so close to the limit every weekend to secure the results that we are, and with a comfortable feeling aboard the R1 I&#8217;m confident that we can do the same again this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Brands Hatch weekend will be a pivotal one for the championship, so we&#8217;ll aim for consistency at the top end of the field and bring home a solid set of results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;re ready again to give it our all, and we&#8217;ve got all the tools we need to fight for wins and podiums.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis weekend, we&#8217;ll also be running a special edition livery across the three races in celebration of 30 Years of BSB, which adds another element of excitement heading into the weekend. It&#8217;s going to be a big one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The 2026 BSB season has been dominated by Ducati riders, who have taken all 12 race wins so far; to keep up, Yamaha\u2019s Bradley Ray is pushing himself to new limits.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">2022 BSB champion Ray is the leading non-Ducati rider in the championship, but 61 points behind Kyle Ryde at the top of the standings after four rounds.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Brands Hatch hosts the fifth round of the championship this weekend (17\u201319 July), and Ray says he is pushing as hard as he ever has in order to try to take the fight to the Ducatis.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/ih_bsb_snetterton_63050.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, 2026 Snetterton BSB. Credit: Ian Hopgood Photography.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Ian Hopgood Photography<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-88c63ceae60cacf0706ee56d92890ea87b6777f26c6b1b398c893f708f14fd20\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>Bradley Ray rescues Snetterton BSB podium after being stuck for \u201ctoo many laps\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cWhat goes around comes around\u201d: Ray &amp; Ryde react to Snetterton BSB clash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI&#8217;m looking forward to getting back aboard the McAMS Yamaha R1 at Brands Hatch this weekend \u2013 it&#8217;s a local circuit for me, and one that I&#8217;ve always enjoyed racing at,\u201d said Bradley Ray ahead of the Brands Hatch BSB.<\/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 know within myself that I haven&#8217;t ever ridden as hard as I&#8217;m riding at the moment, we&#8217;re pushing so close to the limit every weekend to secure the results that we are, and with a comfortable feeling aboard the R1 I&#8217;m confident that we can do the same again this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Brands Hatch weekend will be a pivotal one for the championship, so we&#8217;ll aim for consistency at the top end of the field and bring home a solid set of results.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe&#8217;re ready again to give it our all, and we&#8217;ve got all the tools we need to fight for wins and podiums.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis weekend, we&#8217;ll also be running a special edition livery across the three races in celebration of 30 Years of BSB, which adds another element of excitement heading into the weekend. It&#8217;s going to be a big one.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/bsb\/news\/1101046\/1\/bradley-ray-riding-so-close-limit-every-weekend-2026-bsb-title-push&#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\/ih_bsb_snetterton_65307-ray-sunday.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Bradley Ray riding \u201cso close to the limit every weekend\u201d in 2026 BSB title push Bradley Ray says he hasn\u2019t \u201cever ridden as hard as I\u2019m riding at the moment\u201d as he chases a second BSB crown. 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