HERE are the British Superbike Championship standings after the two-race season opener at a scorching hot Brands Hatch.
Tommy Hill and Shane Byrne took a win each. Tommy Bridewell took a third place in race one, while Stuart Easton's fourth and sixth put him third in the championship. John Hopkins doesn't make the top ten, despite a 5th place in Race 2. His crash at Druids in Race 1 meant he could only manage a 17th place finish - out of the points. Ryuichi Kiyonari's strong second place in Race 2 puts him fourth in the championship, his DNF in Race 1 has cost him vital points in the championship battle.
British Superbike Championship standings after Round 1
1 T. Hill Swan Yamaha 45
2 S. Byrne HM Plant Honda 41
3 S. Easton MSS Colchester Kawasaki 23
4 R. Kiyonari HM Plant Honda 20
5 M. Rutter Rapid Solicitors Ducati 19
6 T. Bridewell Tyco Honda 16
7 D. Linfoot Sorrymate.com Honda 16
8 M. Laverty Swan Yamaha 13
9 L. Baz Motorpoint Yamaha 12
10 J. Kirkham Samsung Crescent Racing 11
Mirror.co.uk BSB-EVO standings
1 G. Richards (E) WFR Honda 45
2 A. Lowes (E) WFR Honda 45
3 S. Andrews (E) PR Racing Kawasaki 32
4 P. Muff (E) Tyco Honda 24
5 J. Hillier (E) Bournemouth Kawasaki 24
