Tommy Bridewell (Ducati) dreams of the podium: “I need a bit of luck”

Advocates Racing was only founded last year – several members of the former Honda team led by Japanese rider Midori Moriwaki found new roles with the Ducati team run by Australian Lecha Khouri. Following the first test, the original plan to compete in the British Superbike Championship was scrapped and the decision was made to enter the World Championship.

Following a mixed start to the season, Advocates rider Thomas Bridewell has been consistently finishing in the top 10 since Most. At Aragón and Donington, the Englishman even broke into the top five. However, the 38-year-old is keeping his feet firmly on the ground.

“The main aim is to keep working at it,” emphasised the part-time farmer. “On circuits I’ve never been to before, we seem to be somewhere in the top 10, and on circuits I know better, like Aragón or Donington, I can ride a bit more freely and get a bit more out of the bike. I’d be over the moon if I could get a little bit closer to the podium. We’ve already made it into the top five, but we need to remain realistic. I know I’ll need a bit of luck to be in contention for a podium place. But I also need to make sure I put myself in a position where I can seize that opportunity when it arises.”

Magny-Cours and Cremona suit my riding style well.

Tommy Bridewell (Ducati)

Bridewell senses his first opportunity for a top-three finish in France, straight after the long summer break.

“I think Magny-Cours and, after that, Cremona could potentially be quite strong for us and suit my riding style well. I was at Magny-Cours a few weeks ago on my test bike,” revealed the rider currently 15th in the World Championship. “Jerez is another track I enjoy, but it’s a very European circuit. Virtually every rider on the grid knows Jerez like the back of their hand, so it’s quite difficult to break away from the pack there. And then there’s Estoril, where I’ve never been before.”

The Ducati privateer continued: “Basically, I’m just looking forward to getting back on the track and racing. I miss working with the team at the moment, but we just have to stay focused, fit and healthy, and then hopefully come back a little better than before.”