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***Malcolm*** · 15-05-2019, 10:49 AM

Honda Racing's Ian Hutchinson in action on the Honda Racing Superstock machine in practice at the North West 200 on Tuesday.

Honda Racing rider Ian Hutchinson's Superstock times void after machine 'found to be using non-compliant fuel' at North West 200

Honda Racing’s Ian Hutchinson has forfeited his times from Tuesday’s opening Superstock qualifying session after his machine was found to be using non-compliant fuel.

A statement from the event organisers issued on Tuesday evening said:

“The organisers of the 2019 fonaCAB International North West 200 in association with Nicholl Oils stipulate the use of a control fuel only in each machine.”

Hutchinson, a former Superstock race winner at the event for the Tyco BMW team, had set the 11th fastest time on the CBR1000RR Fireblade.

Kyle White

***Malcolm*** · 16-05-2019, 10:59 AM

Honda Racing statement on Ian Hutchinson

The Honda Racing team has issued an explanation after Ian Hutchinson’s Superstock times on Tuesday at the North West 200 were forfeited as his machine was found to contain ‘non-compliant fuel’.

Hutchinson had posted the 11th fastest time on the CBR1000RR but will now be required to complete his compulsory qualifying laps in Thursday’s final session on the North coast.

A statement from the Honda Racing team, issued on social media, said: ‘Unfortunately there was pump fuel left over from testing in the tank of Ian’s bike, which contaminated the race fuel used in yesterday’s (Tuesday) practice.

‘There was no issue with the fuel in Davo’s bike (David Johnson). We apologise to Ian and look ahead to getting back out on track’.

Kyle White

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