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BBC News
24-06-2025
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- BBC News
Irwin to have surgery on pelvic region after crash
Glenn Irwin is to have surgery on his pelvic region on Thursday as part of his treatment for the injuries he sustained in a crash at the British Superbike Championship round at Snetterton last Northern Ireland rider came off his Ducati machine at Turn Nine during a Free Practice session at the Norfolk circuit on Saturday and was transported to hospital after initially being assessed at the track's medical 35-year-old was confirmed as having suffered fractures to his hip socket and a statement released on Tuesday, Irwin's Hager PBM Ducati team explained that the decision to undergo surgery had been made "after lengthy discussions with his medical team"."Glenn is scheduled to undergo surgery on his sacrum (pelvic region) this Thursday morning," read the statement."We understand the serious nature of this injury and our heartfelt thoughts and best wishes are with Glenn during this difficult time."Following the procedure, we'll be focusing on his recovery with an intensive rehabilitation plan. Until that gets underway, it's not possible to predict a timeline for his recovery and his return to the Hager PBM Ducati team and the British Superbike Championship."Before being sidelined after his crash, Irwin had been sitting second in the BSB standings, having been on the podium in four of the first five races of the 2025 Carrickfergus in county Antrim, Irwin won a record 11 Superbike races in a row at the North West 200 before calling it quits on that discipline of the sport last became the fastest ever newcomer at the Isle of Man TT in his only appearance at that event in 2022 and the nearest he has come to winning the British Superbike title to date was in 2023, when he lost out to then team-mate Tommy Bridewell by just half a point."We know Glenn will be greatly missed from the BSB grid, and we're truly grateful for the overwhelming support and kind messages we've received," continued the update from the PBM outfit."The team is working hard on finding a suitable stand-in rider with the aim of being back on track at Knockhill [round four of the BSB series from 4-6 July]."
Sunday World
22-06-2025
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- Sunday World
Glenn Irwin involved in practice crash
Northern Ireland rider has slipped down the championship standings as a consequence Glenn Irwin was taken to hospital for assessment Glenn Irwin's hopes of winning the British Superbike title suffered a blow yesterday after the Northern Ireland rider was ruled out of the opening race at round three following a crash at Snetterton. Irwin was high-sided from his Hager PBM Ducati machine during the final free practice session in the morning. The 35-year-old was taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for assessment after initial checks at the circuit medical centre did not show any obvious damage. A statement issued by the organisers said: 'Glenn Irwin was taken to the circuit medical centre after a crash in Free Practice 3 (FP3). 'Following x-rays on his hip and right leg at the circuit medical centre where nothing was visible, he has been taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further scans and is unfit for Qualifying. 'Further updates will follow when available.' Should Irwin be passed fit to race in today's two BSB races, he would have to start from the back of the grid. John Mowatt, PBM Ducati team coordinator, said: 'It was unfortunate. In the 10-minute FP3 session we had set a fairly quick lap on the first flyer and then we were bedding ourselves into it. Unfortunately, he's high-sided at turn 9 on the right-hand side. 'He took a bit of a heavy impact to the right-hand side of his body.' Irwin has now dropped from second in the championship to fourth after missing the first race of the weekend and is 30 points behind former champion Bradley Ray (Raceways Yamaha), who dominated yesterday's opener. Ray is back in BSB this year after two seasons competing in the World Superbike Championship and has picked up where he left off, winning five out of the six races held this year to underline his title credentials. The English rider set a new lap record and won by 5.380s from reigning champion Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Yamaha), with Tommy Bridewell sealing his first podium of 2025 in third for Honda Racing. Ulsterman Scott Swann finished 14th on the Send My Bag/IWR Honda, while Donegal's Richard Kerr was 16th (ROKiT BMW). Andrew Irwin (Honda Racing) did not finish after coming together with Lee Jackson. The BSB Sprint race today is at 1:20pm, with the final race of the weekend at the Norfolk circuit scheduled for 4:30pm. In the Supersport opener, Dublin's Jack Kennedy won from Rhys Irwin. Also yesterday, the fifth round of the Ulster Superbike Championship was held at Kirkistown in Co Down, where Derek Sheils (Roadhouse Macau BMW) won both races from Carl Phillips (SBT Ireland Kawasaki). Graeme Irwin was a double winner in the Supersport class on the Magic Bullet Ducati, and Christian Elkin won both Supertwin races.
Belfast Telegraph
21-06-2025
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- Belfast Telegraph
Glenn Irwin could miss rest of weekend after suffering major incident at Snetterton
British Superbike title hopeful Glenn Irwin suffered a massive accident at Snetterton that has placed his participation in the remainder of the third round in doubt.
BBC News
21-06-2025
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- BBC News
Irwin assessed in hospital after practice crash
Glenn Irwin has been taken to hospital for assessment after crashing during a free practice session at the third round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton on Northern Ireland rider came off his Hager PBM Ducati at Turn Nine during FP3 and the session was subsequently 35-year-old missed qualifying as his injuries were assessed.A statement released by the race organisers before Saturday's qualifying explained Irwin's absence."Glenn Irwin was taken to the circuit medical centre after a crash in Free Practice 3," the statement read."Following x-rays on his hip and right leg at the medical centre where nothing was visible, he has been taken to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further scans and is unfit for Qualifying. Further updates will follow when available."The opening British Superbike race of the weekend will take place at 16:00 BST, with two further races scheduled for Ray secured pole position in qualifying, from defending BSB champion Kyle Ryde second and Rory Skinner leads the series standings on 86 points after the opening two rounds at Oulton Park and Donington, with Irwin 12 adrift on 74 and Ryde third on has secured four podium finishes from the first five races of the season.
BBC News
18-05-2025
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- BBC News
Ray beats Irwin to Donington victory
British Superbike Championship leader Bradley Ray held off the challenge of Glenn Irwin to complete a treble of wins at Donington. England's Ray had already won Saturday's 20-lap race and Sunday's sprint before the Yamaha rider led from first lap to last in the weekend's finale. Rory Skinner, Kyle Ryde and Leon Haslam were in early pursuit, but it was Irwin who established himself as Ray's biggest threat from lap 10. The PBM Ducati rider bridged the gap across the closing laps but could not make the move that would have denied Ray his his latest trio of wins, Ray now leads the championship on 86 points, 12 ahead of Irwin with last year's champion, Kyle Ryde, eight further championship resumes at Snetterton on 20 June.
