McAMS Yamaha Target Highlight Weekend at Oulton Park

McAMS Yamaha Target Highlight Weekend at Oulton Park

Round 6: Oulton Park

The sixth round of the 2026 British Superbike Championship commences at Oulton Park this weekend, with supported outfit McAMS Yamaha aiming to construct a highlight weekend at a circuit which has previously yielded fruit.

After a challenging outing at Brands Hatch last time out, Yamaha R1 rider Brad Ray is targeting an impactful comeback at one of his strongest circuits on the calendar.

Hopeful to make a return to fighting at the front, Ray enters the weekend with his sights set on hitting the ground running – carrying momentum from his set of three podium finishes at the venue at the start of the season.

The team’s Yamaha R9 effort in the British Supersport Championship, spearheaded by Ben Currie and Harry Truelove, also continues this weekend, with the pair maintaining high expectations ahead of their return to a happy hunting ground.

At the 2026 season opener, title hopeful Currie took the R9 to a double podium finish in its maiden competitive outing – introducing the model to the national stage in memorable fashion.

With a competitive and confident set-up already found, the duo aim to attack the weekend in full force and mount a two-sided attack on the front – resemblant of their effort at Brands Hatch two weeks ago.

After achieving his sixth podium finish of the year in the opening race of the weekend last time out, Currie flew the flag high amongst a tight leading group, with Truelove also in the mix and staring down a possible podium finish.

While falling just short of a double podium finish in the second race of the weekend, the pair added intense pressure to the leading group until the end.

With another two races in the pipeline this weekend, the pair are aiming to go one step further and deliver top three finishes across the board.

Brad Ray

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (British Superbike Championship)

“I’m ready to get back to work with the guys at McAMS Yamaha this weekend. It feels strange to say we’re going back to Oulton Park already, it feels like only 5 minutes since we were there for the first round of the season! Since then, we’ve experienced a few hurdles which have stood in the way of the results we need, but the speed has been there, and we know what areas we need to refine. Last time out at Brands Hatch was a tough weekend results-wise. We’re more determined than ever to bounce back with a statement and show that we’re not out of the fight just yet. Our strength has been demonstrated in parts throughout the season so far, more specifically at Snetterton where we were able to get our first win of 2026 aboard the R1, set a new lap record, and cause some trouble at the front. There’s no doubt in my mind that we’re able to get back to fighting at the front at Oulton Park. I enjoy the circuit and have always felt fast there. This weekend, we’ll work in the areas needed to translate our speed into the results we’re capable of.”

Ben Currie

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (Quattro Group British Supersport)

“Oulton Park this weekend gives us a big opportunity to get some points on the board. I’m looking forward to getting back to a circuit that we’ve already ridden at – the Yamaha R9 went really well there at the start of the year, and with a strong set-up found, I’m confident that from here, the only way is forward. Last time out at Brands Hatch was an encouraging weekend for myself and the team at McAMS Yamaha – my confidence with the R9 continued to build, and I’m in a place where I feel like we can go to any circuit and be competitive at the front. To narrow the gap to the championship lead was the best outcome of the weekend, and we’ll work hard towards wins and podiums across the weekend to narrow the gap even further. Excited to get going, and ready to pick things up where we left off!”

Harry Truelove

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (Quattro Group British Supersport)

“We’re heading into Oulton Park with a really good feeling following on from a strong few days at Brands Hatch. My feeling with the R9 is improving every weekend, and as we head back to Oulton Park – a circuit we have already ridden at – my expectations are high. I believe that we have the speed to fight at the front, challenge for podiums and wins, and fly the flag high for the team. There’s still work to be done before we go racing, so I’m ready to make the most of Friday and aim to build on the feeling we found at the start of the year.”

Steve Rodgers

McAMS Yamaha, Team Principal

“We’re at Oulton Park this weekend for the sixth round of the season, and both sides of the garage are feeling confident and ready to impress. The circuit has always been a strong one for Brad, and after a tough weekend at Brands Hatch, he and the guys are feeling determined to bounce back with a strong set of results. We’re not a million miles away, and the potential to fight for wins is still there. Both Ben and Harry are eager to get going, too. The R9 has already been put through its paces at Oulton Park and came out strong at the start of the year. The pair head into the weekend with a good feeling and a strong sense of direction. We’ll work hard towards making it a highlight weekend on both sides of the garage. I believe we have what it takes to make this weekend special and can’t wait to get going again.”

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2026 British Superbike Championship

Pos Rider Team Bike PTS
1 Kyle Ryde Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati Ducati 252
2 Scott Redding Hager PBM Racing Team Ducati 233
3 Brad Ray McAMS Yamaha Yamaha 167
4 Leon Haslam Moto Rapido Racing Ducati 165
5 Max Cook AJN Steelstock bimota Bimota 151
6 Rory Skinner Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha Yamaha 123
7 Ryan Vickers Honda Racing UK Honda 115
8 Christian Iddon Sencat Racing Yamaha Yamaha 93
9 Glenn Irwin Nitrous Coin Nitrous Competitions Racing Ducati Ducati 89
10 Lee Jackson DAO Racing Honda Honda 76

2026 Quattro Group British Supersport Championship

Pos Rider Team Bike PTS
1 Luke Stapleford Scars-Racing Ducati Ducati 214
2 Ben Currie McAMS Yamaha Yamaha 184
3 Jack Kennedy Honda Racing UK Honda 170
4 Dean Harrison Honda Racing UK Honda 154
5 Oli Bayliss Triumph Macadam Factory Racing Triumph 142
6 Harry Truelove McAMS Yamaha Yamaha 115
7 Oliver Barr Binch Pro Ducat Ducati 106
8 Lee Johnston SENCAT by Swan Racing Triumph 82
9 Carter Brown Binch Pro Ducati Ducati 80
10 Lucas Brown MSG Racing Suzuki Suzuki 69