BSB leader Glenn Irwin believes new Ducati BeerMonster team 'capable of winning the title' as he prepares for Donington

Bennetts British Superbike Championship leader Glenn Irwin hopes to stretch his lead at the top of the standings at Donington Park this weekend. The BeerMonster Ducati rider is four points clear after the first two rounds, and he won at both Silverstone and Oulton Park. Ad He is looking for more success with his PBM Team, saying: “Oulton Park seems like a few weeks ago now, it was nice to leave there on a high and I feel in a great moment; the team are working fantastic.

Donington Park GPHow to watch Donington Park BSB weekend to get your motorsport fixYESTERDAY AT 13:20 “I have been speaking to the team manager, Johnny Mowatt over the past few days on how great it is at the moment and how well everyone is working. The atmosphere, [morale] and passion is really, really high — that is so refreshing. It’s a big part of our success so far this year I think; the group of lads is absolutely spot on.

“It helps when you have a great motorbike and it is what you need to win a British Championship. We have seen last year the Yamaha was dominant, but I think this year we clearly have a package that is capable of winning the title, although we can’t turn this into talking about that this early in the season. But you know when you know, and I know that we have the team and the package to potentially fight for the title at the end of the year.