Christian Iddon hauls British Superbike Championship points haul

The Visiontrack Ducati racer was fourth fastest on combined times during Free Practice, setting eighth fastest in Qualifying for Race One.

A now traditional great start from the former World Superbike rider, saw him climb to fifth after just one tour of Oulton’s 2.7mile International layout, steadily climbing until he took the lead on lap five – a place he would hold until lap fourteen when Pole sitter Jason O’Halloran [Yamaha] grabbed the lead.

Speaking to Visiontrack Ducati, Christian said; “I made a great start from seventh on the grid and just picked them off one by one in the first few laps; the bike felt really strong, particularly on the brakes and I felt really comfortable.

“At the same time, I didn’t really want to take the lead when I did so I tried to set a manageable pace and hit all my markers particularly when I realised I wasn’t able to make the break.

"Jason had shadowed me for a long time and when he came by, I was more than a match for him on the brakes, but his mid-corner speed was a lot better than mine.

Race two was a rather straightforward affair in comparison, Christian starting second on the grid, and finishing in the same position, setting fifth fastest time in the process.

Another great opening lap in Race Three meant Iddon grabbed a podium spot from the off, and just two laps later was in second behind teammate, Josh Brookes.

A brief moment leading in to Lodge was cut short as Brookes re-passed, and that’s how it remained, Christian picking up a third second placed finish of the weekend.

Speaking after Sunday’s duo of Races, Christian added; “I didn’t manage a win this weekend but I’m really happy with three second place finishes.

“In the first race on Sunday, I looked at Jason’s back wheel for eighteen laps but simply wasn’t able to do anything about and it was a really hard race.

"I’ve taken a good haul of points across the three races and the Championship’s back on now.”