Pirelli National Sportbike with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance – Cadwell Park Weekend Recap
Saturday: Changing Conditions Challenge Riders
The weekend kicked off with challenging weather conditions at Cadwell Park. Free Practice 1 saw wet conditions, favouring some riders over others.
Free Practice 1
Italian rider Edoardo Colombi (Gradara Corse Asd) set the pace in the wet, clocking a best lap of 1:50.546. He was closely followed by Lennon Docherty (Symcirrus Motorsport), just 0.036 seconds behind. Aaron Silvester (MIH Solutions/Macadam Racing) rounded out the top three.
Top 5 FP1 Results:
Edoardo Colombi – 1:50.546Lennon Docherty – +0.036sAaron Silvester – +1.763sRhys Stephenson – +2.574sJayden Martin – +3.336sFree Practice 2
As conditions improved in the afternoon, lap times dropped significantly. Richard Cooper (PHR Performance Triumph) dominated FP2 with a time of 1:39.276, over 11 seconds faster than the morning session. Ash Barnes (Raceways Yamaha) and Rhys Stephenson (Rocket Racing) completed the top three.
Top 5 FP2 Results:
Richard Cooper – 1:39.276Ash Barnes – +2.338sRhys Stephenson – +2.501sEdoardo Colombi – +3.475sAaron Silvester – +4.141sSunday: Qualifying Shakes Up the Order
Qualifying
Ash Barnes showcased his speed in qualifying, securing pole position with a blistering lap of 1:32.608. Richard Cooper was a close second, just 0.040s behind. Thomas Strudwick (TS Racing) impressed with third place, completing the front row.
Top 5 Qualifying Results:
Ash Barnes – 1:32.608Richard Cooper – +0.040sThomas Strudwick – +0.968sRhys Stephenson – +1.302sEdoardo Colombi – +1.409sMonday: Dramatic Race Day
The race day brought high drama and close competition to Cadwell Park. The initial start was red-flagged due to a crash involving Rhys Stephenson and Harrison Dessoy on the Mountain section during the second lap.
Restarted Race – 10 Laps
After the restart, Richard Cooper took the early lead and held it for most of the race. However, championship leader Edoardo Colombi, in his Cadwell Park debut, mounted a late-race charge.
The battle for the win came down to the final lap, with Colombi making a decisive move at Park corner to take the lead. Despite Cooper’s best efforts, Colombi held on to claim victory by a mere 0.167 seconds, extending his championship lead to 4.5 points.
Thomas Strudwick secured the final podium position, while Alfie Davidson and Aaron Silvester rounded out the top five.
Race Results:
Edoardo Colombi (Gradara Corse Asd) – 15:34.106Richard Cooper (PHR Performance Triumph) – +0.167sThomas Strudwick (TS Racing) – +5.665sAlfie Davidson (IN Competition/SENCAT Aprilia) – +11.670sAaron Silvester (MIH Solutions/Macadam Racing Triumph) – +12.268sNotable performances further down the order included Maximus Hardy, who brought his Triumph Daytona 660 home in 7th place after starting 15th on the grid. This impressive result came after a last-minute switch to the Pirelli National Sportbike class, following financial challenges earlier in the season.
Edoardo Colombi also set the fastest lap of the race with a time of 1:32.418, establishing a new lap record for the class at Cadwell Park.
The weekend showcased the unpredictable nature of motorcycle racing, with changing weather conditions and on-track incidents playing a significant role in the outcomes. Colombi’s victory and extended championship lead set the stage for an exciting continuation of the season.
