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Saturday, July 18, 2026
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Divine Takes Top-10 Grid Spot & Fights Back at Brands Hatch
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Aeziah Divine hailed a "good step forward" after securing his first top-10 qualifying spot before fighting back to finish 11th in a chaotic opening race at Brands Hatch.
Competing in Round 4 of the R&G Moto4 British Cup, Divine made significant progress during Sunday morning's qualifying session on the legendary Kent circuit.
The youngster slashed a massive 1.8 seconds off his previous day's practice times to stop the clock at 1:36.248, earning him 10th place on the grid.
A tough start to Race 1 saw Divine lose ground as the lights went out, but he recovered well to haul himself back into the main chasing pack. Despite just missing out on a top-10 finish at the checkered flag, he took a solid 11th place.
"I dropped 1.8 seconds from yesterday and took my first top 10 on the grid," Divine said. "After losing a few places off the start line for Race 1, I fought to climb back and got into the chasing group.
"I just missed out on being in the top 10 across the line but I'm happy to take 11th place. It was a good step forward today. Now to keep going like this into tomorrow’s Race 2."
Divine will be looking to carry that momentum into Monday's second race of the weekend, which is scheduled to get underway at 2:00 pm.
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Friday, July 17, 2026
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Divine Shows Progression as Brands Hatch Gets Underway
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Bermudian motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine has opened his Round 4 campaign in the R&G Moto4 British Cup with a pair of highly productive free practice sessions at a bustling Brands Hatch.
Riding the Fibre Tec Honda for the MLav Racing stable, the promising youngster used the opening day on track to dial in his machinery and familiarise himself with the complexities of the iconic Kent circuit.
In the opening Free Practice 1 session, Divine found his rhythm early to secure an 11th-place finish in the session. His personal best lap of 1:38.729 left him ranked 15th overall on the combined timing sheets as the grid shook off the cobwebs.
As the track temperature shifted for Free Practice 2, Divine and the MLav Racing crew made crucial adjustments to the Honda setup. While the ultra-competitive nature of the grid saw him finish the second session in 14th place, the tactical tweaks paid immediate dividends in raw pace. Divine successfully shaved nearly seven-tenths of a second off his morning benchmark, clocking an improved personal best of 1:38.054 to rank 16th overall.
With the foundational practice mileage now under his belt, Divine will look to carry this upward trajectory into the crucial qualifying sessions as he aims to secure a strong grid position for the upcoming sprint and feature races.
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Friday, July 17, 2026
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BMRA Championship Clean Sweeps at Motorsports Park
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Cheng-Hsien Ning and Bruce DeGrilla Jr. laid down a massive marker for the season ahead, both recording perfect clean sweeps as the Bermuda Motorcycle Racing Association (BMRA) officially launched its championship points campaign.
Following the frustration of a completely washed-out Race Day 4 due to heavy rain, competitors returned to a bustling Bermuda Motorsports Park for Race Day 5, eager to finally open their accounts under the 2026 scoring system.
With three races contested per class, and maximum points awarded on a sliding scale of 25-20-16-13-11-10-9, every single corner counted.
There was simply no stopping Cheng-Hsien Ning in the highly competitive Street/Scooter division. Ning put on a masterclass of defensive riding and outright pace, taking the chequered flag in all three races to bank a maximum haul of 75 points and claim the early championship lead.
Reigning expert Jesston Thomas proved to be Ning’s closest challenger on the day. Thomas showcased superb consistency of his own, shadowing the leader to finish second in every single outing for a commendable 60-point total.
Behind the front two, Carter Burgess recovered from a slow start. After crossing the line fourth in Race 1, he secured back-to-back third-place finishes to secure 45 points, just ahead of Carlston Burgess (40 points).
Street/Scooter Overall Standings:
75 Cheng-Hsien Ning
60 Jesston Thomas
45 Carter Burgess
40 Carlston Burgess
30 Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker
28 Len Macedo
24 Gordon Smith
The story was much the same in the premier 400cc class, where Bruce DeGrilla Jr. looked in commanding, untouchable form. DeGrilla Jr. effortlessly swept all three races to mirror Ning’s perfect 75-point display, leaving the rest of the grid playing catch-up.
DuanJai Lambe gave a valiant chase throughout the afternoon, securing a trio of second-place finishes to comfortably claim 60 points overall.
Further down the order, Romano Rameriz opened his day on the podium with a sharp third-place finish in Race 1, but a pair of fifth-places later in the day capped his total at 38 points. Meanwhile, Devone "Red" Bailey sent a buzz through the crowd by making a late entrance in Race 3, making it count instantly with a brilliant podium finish to snatch 16 points from his single appearance.
400cc Overall Standings:
75 Bruce DeGrilla Jr.
60 DuanJai Lambe
38 Romano Rameriz
29 Shawn Derosa
16 Devone Bailey
00 Gordon Smith
In the MIR GP 110cc class, youth and experience blended seamlessly as the Junior and Expert riders took to the track together as a single combined field.
It was Carter Burgess who left the park holding the early championship red plate. Burgess showed superb tactical awareness to secure victories in Races 1 and 3, finishing the day at the summit of the standings with 70 points.
He didn't have it all his own way, however. Reigning Expert Division champion Jesston Thomas pushed Burgess to the absolute limit all afternoon, breaking through for a brilliant victory of his own in Race 2. Thomas finished the day just five points adrift on 65.
Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker proved to be a model of consistency, securely locking down third place in all three races to walk away with 48 points, while Len Macedo enjoyed a clean run of fourth-place finishes for 39 points.
MIR GP 110cc Overall Standings:
70 Carter Burgess
65 Jesston Thomas
48Dezi DeGrilla-Tucker
39 Len Macedo
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Sunday, July 05, 2026
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Divine Secures Back-to-Back Points Finishes
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For the second day in a row, teenage prospect Aeziah Divine quietly secured another crucial points finish in the R&G Moto4 British Cup after a highly disciplined ride at Snetterton.
The Bermudian rider, competing under the Fibre Tec Honda by MLav Racing banner, showcased his growing maturity in the paddock to repeat his Saturday heroics, crossing the line in 13th place for a second consecutive race.
While the position mirrored his opening race result on the fast Norfolk circuit, Divine’s outright pace took a significant step forward. He sliced more than four seconds off his previous outing, stopping the clock at a swift 25:00.276.
Starting from the mid-pack, Divine found himself immediately thrust into a high-speed game of chess on the flowing Snetterton 300 layout. With Saturday's front suspension technical issues firmly resolved by his MLav Racing mechanics, the 16-year-old was able to push his machinery closer to the limit from the opening lap.
The frantic pace at the front of the grid dragged the entire midfield forward, and Divine reacted brilliantly. Rather than being swallowed up by the aggressive multi-bike skirmishes common to the "Road to MotoGP" developmental class, he locked into a steady, rhythmic lap management strategy to hold his track position.
The dual 13th-place finishes represent a vital haul of championship points for the young Bermudian as the 2026 season reaches its midpoint. More importantly, it brings a sense of stability and momentum back to his campaign after a heavy practice crash in the previous round at Donington Park threatened to halt his development.
Having proven he can consistently run inside the top 15 under intense pressure, Divine and the Fibre Tec Honda squad will now shift their focus to Round 4 at the iconic Brands Hatch GP circuit, where he will aim to translate his improved lap times into a top-ten challenge.
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Saturday, July 04, 2026
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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.
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