Glenn Irwin has slammed “armchair idiots” for feedback made following the controversial finish to the primary Superbike race on Saturday on the North West 200.
Michael Dunlop sensationally received the primary Superbike contest on the Saturday race day on the 2025 North West 200 final week, regardless of reducing by way of Mather’s Cross chicane early within the contest.
The foundations state that any rider who misses the chicane should come to a cease and put their foot down at a marker earlier than carrying on.
Peter Hickman did this on the identical level, whereas Dunlop carried on by way of. The punishment for not complying with the foundations is supposed to be a 10-second penalty.
Dunlop was initially given a penalty for this, which was utilized on corrected time on the end, earlier than it was rescinded – making him the winner, after he’d handed Davey Todd on the final lap for the lead on the highway.
Each 8TEN Racing riders Todd and Hickman had been livid with the dealing with of the penalty, whereas Dunlop felt he’d been compelled by way of the chicane.
Glenn Irwin’s verdict on North West 200 controversy
Irwin has acquired criticism from some followers over alleged favouritism for the way an interplay between himself and Todd was perceived, which he has hit again at in a prolonged social media publish.
“Lots of people spouting on social media about me telling Davey Todd he had received the Superbike race on Saturday morning,” he started.
“I watched the race beneath the massive screens, usually checking the timing display as properly, primarily because of being impressed by Michael’s comeback.
“We then noticed a 10-second penalty, which modified Michael’s place in comparison with his on-track.
“Davey appeared dejected in parc ferme as he pulled into P2. I mentioned “you have got received” as that’s what the timing display mentioned – not for favouritism in anyway. The truth is, I love each riders equally,
“Davey is a household good friend, Michael is among the biggest highway racers of all time and I like how he carries himself extra so now than ever.
“Arm chair idiots who don’t have a clue, you smash the game, your lack of manners and understanding on social media sadly symbolize all of the followers, which is incorrect.
“This sport is adopted by the perfect followers on this planet, sadly the minority who can’t reward one rider with out dissing one other in the identical sentence smash this picture of highway racing having the perfect followers on this planet.
“Once more, I’m one in all Michael’s largest followers as he is aware of and as talked about above Davey is an in depth good friend. I want each lads, and the complete grid, a quick and protected Isle of Man TT!”
Following the North West 200, Hickman recommended he wouldn’t return to the occasion over the penalty incident.
