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Kyle Ryde Dominates Knockhill With Double Wins and Bigger Championship Lead

Variable weather, late mechanical failures and a crash-filled sprint gave Ryde a points cushion that reshapes the 2026 title battle.

Overview

  • Organisers moved the pre‑qualifying session to Saturday because heavy rain on Friday forced a timetable change that compressed practice and qualifying runs.
  • Kyle Ryde converted his strong qualifying into victory in Race 1 and again in the 20‑lap sprint, extending his lead in the standings to 140 points.
  • Bradley Ray lost a late challenge in Race 1 after a technical retirement but recovered to finish second to Ryde in the sprint, adding important points for McAMS Yamaha.
  • Race 2 was disrupted by an early three‑rider crash and a safety car that affected track order and rider decisions, with several riders crashing or retiring as a result.
  • The weekend highlighted Knockhill’s short, tight layout where weather, tyre choice and small incidents swing results and where Ryde’s consistency has given Ducati the clear momentum into the next rounds.