Divine Secures Personal Best & Crucial Points at Snetterton
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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.
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Clean Sweep Classes at BMRA Race Day
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Cheng-Hsien Ning, Kannen Morris-Dickinson and Carter Burgess each completed flawless clean sweeps of their respective classes as the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association (BMRA) staged another high-octane race day.
The action at the Bermuda Motorsports Park produced fierce battles, grandstand finishes and superb sportsmanship across the MIR GP 110cc, Scooter/Street and 400cc grids.
The combined Expert and Junior field in the MIR GP 110cc class was completely dominated by Carter Burgess.
The 2025 Mini Moto Junior Champion, who has successfully transitioned to the Expert Class for the 2026 season, put on an exhibition to claim victory in all three races.
Behind him, the battle for the podium was intense. Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker secured second overall after strong three-race consistency, capitalising on a dramatic moment in the final race when reigning Expert Champion Jesston Thomas ran out of fuel on lap three.
In the Junior division, returning rider Pharoah Crockwell and newcomers Aydin Hollis and Len Macedo threw themselves into close tactical duels, benefiting immensely from sharing the asphalt with the senior field.
The Scooter/Street category produced spectacular deck-to-deck racing throughout the afternoon, but nobody could find an answer to Cheng-Hsien Ning.
Ning controlled the tempo from the front in all three outings to secure a clinical hat-trick of victories.
Carlston Burgess laid down a heavy challenge early on with a pair of second-place finishes in the opening rounds, while the tireless Carter Burgess pulled double duty on the day, bouncing back to claim second in the final race. Jesston Thomas remained a constant threat in the pack, recovering from a fourth-place finish in Race 1 to secure back-to-back third-place podium positions.
In the senior ranks, Kannen Morris-Dickinson gave a perfect demonstration of the BMRA's youth development pipeline.
Having graduated from the MIR 110cc Expert class, Morris-Dickinson looked entirely at home on the heavier machinery, powering his way to three consecutive victories in the 400cc class.
Romano Rameriz kept him honest throughout the afternoon, driving hard from the grid to pressure the leader, but ultimately had to settle for a hat-trick of second-place finishes behind the unstoppable rookie.
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Cumbermack Endures Two Days of Heartbreak and Heroics
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It was two days of high drama and ultimate frustration for Jediah Cumbermack at Donington Park, as a promising outing in the 1p Mobile Junior Sportbike National Championship was derailed by a cruel mix of bad luck, mechanical failure, and sudden illness.
Despite showing flashes of the pace that has made him a rider to watch this season, Cumbermack left Leicestershire empty-handed after recording two Did Not Finishes (DNFs) in circumstances entirely beyond his control.
The drama began on Day One in the opening race. With the Donington track slicked by rain, conditions were treacherous from the green light. As the pack jostled for position on the opening laps, disaster struck just ahead of Cumbermack.
A rival rider crashed heavily, leaving both bike and rider stranded directly in Cumbermack’s racing line. With zero time to calculate and a split-second to react, the young rider was forced to slam on his brakes to avoid a potentially catastrophic high-speed collision.
The emergency braking on the wet asphalt inevitably caused his bike to lose traction, sending Cumbermack sliding across the track and onto the grass. To compound his misery, his stricken machine was then collected by another unsighted bike, putting an emphatic and unfair end to his race. While the DNF was a bitter pill to swallow, Cumbermack's lightning-fast reflexes undoubtedly prevented a much more serious incident.
If day one morning was defined by bad luck, day two afternoon was defined by sheer frustration.
Battling through a sudden bout of illness, a physically depleted Cumbermack lined up for Race Two determined to salvage his weekend. However, the racing gods had other ideas.
Just two laps into the contest, his bike suffered a sudden and terminal mechanical failure. Powerless to fight back, Cumbermack was forced to pull his machine off the track and retire to the pit lane, capping off two days where absolutely nothing went his way.
While the Donington Park rounds will offer little comfort on paper, Cumbermack can take solace in his decision-making under pressure and the resilience shown to line up for the second race while unwell.
The 1p Mobile Junior Sportbike National Championship now moves on, and Cumbermack’s focus will shift entirely to recovery, resetting, and turning his undeniable speed into points at the next round.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Smith & Cannonier Star in Thrilling Southside Motocross
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High-octane drama returned to the Southside Moto Sports Park as the Bermuda Motocross Association hosted another action-packed round of racing, with the island’s top riders delivering masterclasses in speed, endurance, and technical skill across multiple divisions.
The premier Expert class did not disappoint, delivering a fierce battle at the front of the field. Jonah Smith proved to be the class of the field, navigating the challenging dirt track with precision to take a well-earned victory. Smith had to be at his absolute best to hold off a relentless charge from Preston Martin, who settled for a hard-fought second place, while Aiden Simmons crossed the line in third to round out the podium.
The veteran classes provided plenty of tactical racing, starting with the ultra-competitive Over 30 division. Aaron Cannonier showcased his experience by taking the checkered flag ahead of a chasing pack led by Willem Vermeulen. Luke Parker secured the final podium spot in third, while Brian Mota and Daquan Burgess completed the top five.
In the Over 40 category, Lorenzo Burch put on a commanding display to claim the top spot. Burch gapped the rest of the field, leaving Ben Zoeller and Ashley Simmons to battle it out for the remaining podium positions in second and third respectively, with Ronald Trott and Jason Harrell crossing the line just behind them.
The next generation of racing talent also took center stage, with Mikah Alves dominating the Novice division ahead of Anyari Persad and Shadai Williams. Mazaii Tucker showed immense speed to capture the 85cc class victory, holding off a strong challenge from runner-up Tinho Tucker Wall and third-placed Jaylon Glasford.
In the 65cc division, King Clarke reigned supreme, taking a brilliant victory over Cassidy Spencer-Furbert and King-zyahn Browne. The 50cc class saw A'kyo Cannonier storm to the front of the pack to take the win over Diego Daniels and Ace Moniz, while Daniels tasted sweet redemption in the youngest category of the day, securing the PeeWee class victory ahead of Eli Philpott and Massiah Smith.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Divine Recovers from High-Speed Crash to Claim Points
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine turned a weekend of potential disaster into a display of remarkable grit, fighting back from a heavy practice crash to secure a points finish at Donington Park.
What began as a nightmare start on the iconic British circuit ended with a hard-earned reward, as Divine overcame significant mechanical damage and a back-of-the-grid start to keep his championship momentum alive.
The weekend took a sharp turn for the worse during the second practice session on Saturday morning. Divine suffered a high-speed accident at the notorious Craner Curves, one of the fastest and most unforgiving sections of the track. The impact sent his bike into a series of rolls, leaving the machine in a state that forced the young rider to sit out the remainder of the day.
The crash meant Divine missed both the critical qualifying session and the opening race of the weekend. "I am really sorry to the team for letting you guys down with this one," Divine said. "It’s not at all how we expected this weekend to go."
While Divine escaped the incident relatively unscathed, his bike required a monumental effort from his technical crew. Working through the evening, the team successfully fully rebuilt the machine, allowing the Bermudian to return for the Sunday morning warm-up.
However, the penalty for missing qualifying was steep. Divine was forced to line up in 21st position for the final race, occupying the very back of the grid.
Despite the disadvantage, Divine produced a clinical performance in Race 2. Benefiting from a strong launch, he began slicing through the lower half of the field with precision.
By the time the chequered flag fell, he had climbed six places to finish 15th, securing a valuable point for his season tally.
"I pushed my way up six places but couldn’t quite get into the group ahead," Divine reflected. "Despite that, I’m happy to take another points finish. I want to say a massive thank you to the team for spending so much time fully rebuilding my bike to get me out again today."
