Jack Dunabie may have stolen the headlines with a razor-thin opening victory at Snetterton, but further down the field, teenage prospect Aeziah Divine quietly secured another crucial points finish in the R&G Moto4 British Cup.
The Bermudian rider, competing under the Fibre Tec Honda by MLav Racing banner, powered through a heavily contested midfield to cross the line in 13th place, clocking a total race time of 25:04.563.
The result banks more valuable championship points for the 16-year-old, who continues to establish himself as a consistent top-15 finisher in the highly competitive paddock.
Starting amidst a chaotic 12-lap sprint on the fast and flowing Snetterton 300 circuit, Divine showed great maturity to avoid the early-lap skirmishes that have plagued his previous rounds. While his MLav Racing teammate Ryan Frost battled at the very front—missing out on the race win to Dunabie by a mere 0.085 seconds—Divine found himself locked in a fierce, multi-bike battle for the remaining point-scoring positions.
The Moto4 British Cup, historically the proving ground formerly known as the British Talent Cup, acts as the primary "Road to MotoGP" pathway for riders aged 14 to 17 across the British Isles. At this level, margins are razor-thin, and Divine’s steady lap management ultimately allowed him to consolidate his position and keep the chasing pack at bay.
"Tricky one today. Started 14th on the grid and ended in 13th with a new personal best. Race 1 was difficult due to having to push through a front suspension issue but we still managed to pick up some points." said Divine
Divine's performance in Norfolk marks a steady return to form after a rollercoaster start to the 2026 campaign. After a spectacular fourth-place finish during the season opener at Oulton Park, a heavy practice crash at Donington Park in Round 2 threatened to derail his momentum.
However, with his Fibre Tec Honda fully rebuilt, this 13th-place finish at Snetterton proves the young rider's resilience is matching his outright pace.
With one race down, the focus in the garage immediately shifts to Sunday's second encounter. "We’ll be working hard to have the bike fully set for the second race tomorrow and improve on track too," Divine added.
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