The Superbike Advocates Team are determined to make an impact in their debut campaign in the British Superbike Championship next season, signing 2023 champion Tommy Bridewell to line up on the new Ducati V4 R.
The Superbike Advocates Team are already gearing up for their debut season in Britain, having already celebrated success in the Australian Championship, with Team Owner Lee Khouri revealing the team’s livery at the Oulton Park round last month.
The move reunites Bridewell with Ducati, the manufacturer with which he won the title in 2023. The Devizes contender has a strong history with the Italian manufacturer, not only winning the title, but also finishing in the top three in the final standings on a further three occasions, celebrating a total of 66 podiums, with 14 of those race wins.
Bridewell said: “2026 is going to be a whole new challenge for us all and we are really motivated for next season. Most people know how determined I am, so to be involved with this completely new project and being involved in making it happen is something I am really excited about.
“For me, joining Superbike Advocates as a new team on the BSB grid and a completely new project is one of those new challenges I thrive from. Especially as I have seen how passionate and enthusiastic Lee, the team owner, and the crew behind this project are to make it a success.
“When they approached me about racing the new Ducati V4 R – I was sold! It is always quite nerve-wracking to start a brand new project, but those initial nerves soon went away when we started to build the foundations for next year. We have been working together to make sure I have the best crew around me, and I have played a big part in that and have been able to give my input on personnel and technicians, which is really nice for me.
“I am absolutely amazed with the infrastructure we have put together – it is my ‘dream team’. If I had written down on paper who I would have wanted in my corner for 2026, that is what I have now and I am so excited to be re-joining Ducati. We have been to the factory, I was welcomed back with open arms, and we have all the information we need to get started. I spent five years with Ducati and to be what I would call ‘coming home’ to them is one of the most exciting parts of this project. It is clear that the Ducati is going to be a strong and competitive package next year and I feel that the infrastructure we have is absolutely the best you can get.
“I feel like I have my mojo back already, I am really excited and I have a smile back on my face, and that is the main thing for me. I wanted to enjoy racing again and with everything that the team have given me, I am already grinning like a Cheshire Cat. We have some exciting times ahead. The goal for 2026 is clear and I think we are going to have an amazing season ahead of us.”
Superbike Advocates Team Owner Lee Khouri commented: “2026 we’re coming! Tommy is a proven champion and a world-class competitor. His speed, experience, and commitment match the ambition of our programme as we enter BSB with the new Ducati V4 R. This signing makes our intent clear: we’re here to fight for wins and challenge for the title from day one. On behalf of the entire team, welcome Tommy.”