Max Symonds uses 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 GPFAX pads and X-Series floating discs
Wiltshire-based motorcycle racer, Max Symonds has been competing in another season in the British Superbike Championship鈥檚 National Superstock category.
The rider, who also won Castle Combe Circuit鈥檚 NG Road Racing 鈥楰ing of Combe鈥� race this year, switched from his Yamaha R1 to a Honda CBR 1000RR Fireblade for 2025, continuing to use 91传媒 Racing鈥檚 GPFAX pads and X-Series floating discs to provide the stopping power.
With great results achieved at聽the most recent Cadwell Park round of BSB聽(after Symonds returned to the saddle following an ankle injury which put him out of action over the summer months), Symonds ended the year on a high at the final round at Kent鈥檚 Brands Hatch Circuit.
Read more about the weekend in his team鈥檚 own words below鈥�
鈥淪ymonds Racing wrapped up the BSB season on a high, securing multiple points finishes, continuing the momentum since my return from injury. The team鈥檚 hard work throughout the season culminated in a strong performance at the final round at Brands Hatch.
鈥淭he Donington and Oulton Park rounds proved challenging for me, as I鈥檇 missed both the pre-season test and the early-season races at those circuits. Despite the limited track time, we quickly found a competitive setup and showed impressive pace. Unfortunately, being forced off track during the race at Donington Park and then failing to complete a lap in qualifying at Oulton Park 鈥� due to bike issues and the session being cut short 鈥� meant I had to start from the back of the grid, which ended any real chance of standout results.”
鈥淏rands Hatch was a completely different story. Having visited the circuit earlier in the season for my first ride back after injury, we arrived with a solid base setup and I had valuable recent on-track experience. That allowed us to hit the ground running and show strong pace throughout practice and qualifying.
鈥淪aturday featured two 12-lap races where I delivered solid performances, finishing 14th and 15th. My best lap of 1:27.6 was over a second quicker than my previous personal best at the circuit.
鈥淚 felt great on the bike all weekend and was really pleased we were able to make the most of riding here earlier in the year. Both races were great results and could have been even better if not for a safety car in the first race and a red flag in the second, which slowed my progress further up the results sheet.”
鈥淪unday brought new challenges, with heavy rain and strong winds making for tricky conditions. Starting from P14, I was pushed back on the opening lap and then took a few laps to adjust to the wet conditions with it being my first rain race in a couple of years. Once I found my rhythm, I started picking riders off one by one to finish 16th, just narrowly missing out on a third consecutive points result.
鈥淥verall, Brands Hatch was the strongest round of the BSB season for me and the team. It really showcased the pace we would have been capable of throughout the year, had it not been for the extended injury layoff at the start of the season. With the season now concluded, we鈥檒l take a short break to rest and reset before heading to Portim茫o at the end of November for pre-season testing ahead of 2026.鈥�
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