Ray ready to fight back as TT Circuit Assen starts the Showdown

Ray ready to fight back as TT Circuit Assen starts the Showdown

16 September 2026

McAMS Yamaha’s Bradley Ray arrives at the TT Circuit Assen this weekend (September 18/19/20) for the opening round of the Showdown determined to close the deficit in the standings to Kyle Ryde and Scott Redding ahead of him.

The McAMS Yamaha team arrive at the TT Circuit Assen following a recent run of strong form. The last three rounds have delivered seven podium finishes, closing the gap to second in the championship standings to just 31 points ahead of the Showdown opener this weekend.

Ray said: "I'm really looking forward to getting back aboard the McAMS Yamaha R1 at TT Circuit Assen this weekend. We've had time to rest and reset since Cadwell Park, and we're heading into the weekend with a strong feeling.

“The team and I have made great progress with the bike throughout the second half of the season, achieving seven podium finishes in the last three rounds, and I'm looking forward to seeing how that form translates into results at Assen as the season Showdown gets underway.

“Assen has always been a circuit I've enjoyed, we showed some serious speed there last year, so we arrive feeling encouraged and prepared to bank three solid results as the points on offer increase. We're confident in our ability to fight among the leading group and aim to end the weekend knocking on the door of second in the championship standings."

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