Valiant comeback for Glenn Irwin at Snetterton

Andrew Irwin

I don't really know what to say about today to be honest, starting from the back of the grid was always going to be tough, but for it to end the way it did with a crash on the opening lap which wasn't my fault, I'm just gutted and sorry to the team - they've got a bit of a job on tonight. But tomorrow is another day and we try again. I know we have the pace and if we can get a good start then there's no reason why we can't get a good lap time for the final race of the weekend.

Glenn Irwin

The race was enjoyable but it would have been more enjoyable if I was in the position I was in at the beginning, but the comeback was really good. We can see where the Fireblade is really strong, I was able to run with the Ducati's but we know where we have to improve in respect to where we are with engine development, we're in such early stages and we know there are steps we can make to improve and be stronger. I think tomorrow starting from pole we can be strong, so it's head down and full focus throughout the race.

Tom Neave

It’s been a bit of a funny weekend really, we’ve been chasing set-up and we’ve not really found a sweet spot with the Fireblade yet, so there’s still some work to be done. I don’t feel completely beat yet, I still think we can improve things and we still have warm-up tomorrow and a race, where it really matters, so there’s still time to turn the weekend around.

Davey Todd

To be honest what we’re aiming for was the front two rows and we’ve achieved that, so we should be really happy, but there’s still a lot more in the tank to come - we had a lot more pace than what we could show in qualifying. I'm pleased with the second row, I’m good off the start anyway and we’ll be in the mix for the race for sure.

Team Manager Havier Beltran

I'm really pleased for Glenn in today's opening race, he had a few moments in the first few laps but was able to fight hard and come through the pack to fourth place - being down in 10th at one point. He's showing true grit and determination, and continues to work hard following Donington Park. However, again we have the highs and lows of racing, and unfortunately Andrew crashed out on the opening lap of the race here at Snetterton. Due to our starting position at the back of the grid, and the fact we were unable to complete a lap time we therefore, as per the MSVR rules, have to start tomorrow's first race from the exact same position. I'm happy with the progression on the Superstock side, we've had challenging conditions so far this weekend, but thankfully the wind dropped substantially from yesterday and I'm looking forward to seeing both Tom and Davey race tomorrow.