About Us

Superbike Advocates Racing was born from a lifelong dream.

Founded by Lecha Khouri, the creator of Supercar Advocates, the team represents the natural evolution of a vision to compete at the highest level of international motorsport across multiple platforms. While that journey spans continents and disciplines, World Superbike (WSBK) has always lived at the very centre of Lecha’s heart.

Growing up watching World Superbike racing, the intensity, rivalries, and sound of the paddock sparked a dream not just to follow the sport, but one day to stand on the grid as part of it.

An Australian and UK-based team, Superbike Advocates Racing brings together global perspective, engineering excellence, and racing heritage. That international foundation reflects the team’s ambition: to compete on the world stage with professionalism, authenticity, and respect for the sport’s history.

That ambition is shaped by lived experience. As a heritage Formula One driver himself, Lecha’s journey in motorsport has been defined by a deep respect for racing history and a lifelong passion for Italian machinery. From racing to collecting, the philosophy has remained constant to surround himself with machines built with soul, purpose, and uncompromising performance.

An avid Ducati collector and lifelong admirer of Italian engineering, there was never any doubt about the bike of choice. Ducati represents the perfect intersection of performance, heritage, and racing DNA. From motorcycles to iconic Italian automobiles, the connection runs deeper than competition, it is cultural, emotional, and rooted in tradition.

Through years of dedication, Superbike Advocates Racing has established strong relationships within Ducati and its elite racing division, Ducati Corse, united by one clear mission: to race the ultimate machines at the highest level of competition.

Superbike Advocates Racing will make its World Superbike Championship debut in the 2026 WSBK season, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the team on the global stage.

This is MORE than a team. This is heritage, passion, and belief. This is a dream realised.

See you all on the grid.

Meet the Team

Team Manager | United Kingdom

Alan Jackson

Alan Jackson brings a vast depth of experience to Superbike Advocates Racing, having competed as a racer himself. That firsthand background gives Alan a deep understanding of the passion, intensity, and precision required to keep a race team competitive and resilient at the highest level. With proven experience running his own Road Racing team, Alan combines leadership, technical insight, and race-day decisiveness a valuable asset in building and sustaining a successful WSBK programme.

Crew Chief | United Kingdom

Mick Shanley

With many years embedded in the World Superbike paddock, Mick Shanley brings exceptional experience across team organisation, crew chief responsibilities, and senior management roles. His extensive knowledge of WSBK operations, race execution, and team structure provides Superbike Advocates Racing with a strong technical and strategic foundation. Mick’s experience at the highest level is instrumental in delivering performance and consistency throughout the season.

Rider | United Kingdom

Tommy Bridewell

Tommy Bridewell is a highly accomplished and respected rider, bringing proven championship pedigree to the team. A two-time British Superbike Champion, Tommy has extensive experience racing across multiple World Superbike circuits and has also served as a manufacturer test rider. His combination of speed, technical feedback, and race intelligence makes him exceptionally well equipped to lead Superbike Advocates Racing on the world stage.

Team Liaison Manager | United Kingdom

Neil Young

Neil Young has spent decades immersed in the motorcycle world, from road riding to racing paddocks across the UK and internationally. Acting as the key liaison between the team and its owner, Neil works closely with all departments to ensure alignment, communication, and smooth operations. His experience, trust, and understanding of the sport make him a vital link within the team structure.

Data Technician | Italy

Giulia Minelli

Having worked within Ducati Corse and growing up in the WorldSBK paddock, Giulia brings deep-rooted motorsport knowledge and immense enthusiasm to the team. Highly talented in programming and data analysis, she will be the driving force behind the team’s electronics, playing a key role in performance optimisation and race strategy.

Head Mechanic | Italy

Massimiliano Scapin

Massimiliano Scapin brings years of elite Ducati race experience to the team, having worked with multiple international WorldSBK programs at the highest level of competition. Renowned for his technical precision, calm leadership, and deep understanding of Ducati performance engineering, he plays a pivotal role in delivering race-winning machinery and extracting maximum performance on track.

Team Press & Media | United Kingdom

Heather Watson

Heather Watson oversees all team press and media operations, bringing years of experience working with a range of international teams and manufacturers. Bilingual and highly organised, she manages global communications, media relations, and content coordination—ensuring clear, consistent messaging across all platforms and paddocks

Chassis Mechanic & Engine Specialist / ESP & IT

Adrián Mattes

Adrián Mattes brings extensive WorldSBK experience to the team as a highly skilled chassis mechanic and specialist engine builder. With a deep understanding of race bike dynamics and precision engine performance, he plays a critical role in maximising setup efficiency, reliability, and on-track competitiveness at the highest level.

Transporter & Tyre Technician | IT

Giorgio Colombo

Giorgio “Rambo” Colombo brings decades of experience navigating the WorldSBK and MotoGP paddocks. As Transporter and Tyre Technician, he ensures seamless logistics and precise tyre management across every race weekend. His knowledge, reliability, and commanding presence make him an integral part of the team’s operational strength.

Team Co-ordinator | United Kingdom

Stacey Bridewell

Stacey has been alongside Tommy from the outset and serves as the team’s chief organiser. Detail-oriented and highly efficient, she ensures every task is completed on time while keeping all areas of the team aligned and running smoothly. With a calm, structured approach, she manages day-to-day operations and maintains clear communication across the group. Her organisation and consistency are key to keeping the team focused and on schedule throughout the season.

Team Photographer | IT

Giulio Di Natale

Giulio Di Natale is a photographer specialising in sports and events, bringing a distinctive vintage and refined style to his work. Characterised by soft tones, thoughtful use of light, and frequent black-and-white imagery, his photography captures both atmosphere and emotion. Drawing inspiration from classic sports photographers, he blends action with elements of portraiture, focusing on telling the story behind each moment rather than simply documenting it.

Media

Bridewell puts in a strong qualifying and scores points in a challenging Race 1 at Misano

Bridewell qualifies inside the top ten before working hard to bank more championship points in the first of the weekend’s WorldSBK races. With very high temperatures making for challenging conditions at Italy’s Misano World Circuit today, Superbike Advocates Racing rider Tommy Bridewell completed the first of the weekend’s WorldSBK races with another positive points finish. Saturday began with a short practice, which gave rider and crew a chance to verify the technical setup

Encouraging Friday for Bridewell at Misano despite early challenges

The Superbike Advocates Racing team troubleshoot before making progress in Friday’s second practice The 2026 Superbike World Championship continues this weekend at Italy’s Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”. As this seventh round of the season got underway today, Superbike Advocates Racing rider Tommy Bridewell completed the first free practice sessions in an encouraging eleventh position. Having benefitted from two days of track time during a test at Misano just a month

An enthusiastic Superbike Advocates Racing readies itself for battle at Misano

Rider Bridewell is quietly optimistic as the team heads to Italy’s Emilia Romagna for WorldSBK round 7 The Superbike World Championship checks in at Italy’s Misano World Circuit “Marco Simoncelli”, where Superbike Advocates Racing prepares to take part in the seventh round of the 2026 season. Just over a week ago, the Anglo-Australian squad put in a very impressive performance during round six at Motorland Aragón. In addition to achieving a P7 and P9 in Sunday’s races, Bridew

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Thurs - Fri: Race Practice
Saturday: Out Racing
Sunday: Out Racing