Tommy Bridewell is 'looking forward to the challenge' at Cremona

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Tommy Bridewell is back in the World Superbike paddock as he wildcards at Cremona this weekend.

World Superbikes (WorldSBK) may be missing World Champions Toprak Razgatlioglu and Jonathan Rea this weekend, but they have gained British Champion, Tommy Bridewell.

The 2023 British Superbike Champion will wildcard at Cremona on his Honda Racing UK machine. Bridewell has not featured on the WorldSBK grid since 2019 when the replaced the injured Eugene Laverty.

"I am always excited," Bridewell stated when asked if he was excited to race in WorldSBK again. "For me, it is very exciting because last time was a very last-minute call-up to replace Eugene (Laverty) who was injured. This time we have had time to prepare in every discipline, with my fitness, with everything. I am excited, really excited to be honest and I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."

"My focus is to continue with Honda..." - Tommy Bridewell

Bridewell has visited the Cremona Circuit before as he did a test at the Italian venue earlier in the year. However, it was not a perfect weekend due to weather conditions and learning the WorldSBK electronics.

Bridewell continued by saying, "We did the test here a few months ago now, it was positive but the hard bit for us was the weather. Honestly, one day it was really wet and we got about half a day of dry track time, I felt great on the bike. Honestly, the pace was ok but we were still learning and I was just adjusting to the World Superbike spec electronics and things.

"Our expectations for this weekend are that we honestly do not have any. For me, it is to enjoy the weekend, we are here on my BSB bike but with the factory electronics because of the rules with World Superbikes. Honestly, it is to have a fun weekend, enjoy it and normally when I do that I ride at my best."

Bridewell was then questioned about his plans for 2025 and if he would be looking at getting a full-time WorldSBK ride.

Bridewell concluded by stating, "For sure it would be something that would be a dream! Honestly, my focus is to continue with Honda and obviously, with that, I need to see what options are available. I love British Superbikes, I enjoy racing in British Superbikes but maybe we can look at adding some races to my already busy calendar and I would be happy with that."

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