Overview
- Ryde topped first practice at Thruxton by almost four‑tenths of a second, showing clear one‑lap pace in FP1.
- He converted that speed into pole in qualifying, narrowly beating Max Cook by 0.024 seconds.
- Scott Redding led the later FP3 with a 1:15.043 lap, underlining session‑to‑session shifts that could reshuffle the front rows on race day.
- A range of manufacturers are competitive this weekend and AJN Steelstock’s Bimota has been prominent with Cook and Joe Talbot running near the front.
- Ryde’s Thruxton form builds on his double win at Oulton Park and could have a direct impact on the championship order when the weekend’s races are run.