Peter Hickman made it two TT podiums in as many days on Monday afternoon when he finished third in the four-lap Supersport race, also setting the fastest lap of the race on the Trooper Beer Triumph at 126.848mph.
Just like Sunday’s Superbike race, Hickman made a steadier start compared to his rivals and he was back in seventh at the end of the first 37.73 miles before gradually moving his way forward during the course of the race.
“After yesterday’s race, I realised how comfortable the podium seats were in the press conference so I thought I’d come back today,” the 30-year old joked afterwards. “The weather wasn’t great overnight and I was cautious on the first lap, more cautious than normal, but as soon as I felt comfortable with the track, I had a real good go and everything went well,” he said after the race.
“Like I’ve said before, I’m not a 600cc rider and only started riding one in 2015 whilst I’ve also been trying to ride it like a 1000, which doesn’t work. I was steady away to begin with, paying note to the marshals flags in terms of the damp patches and once I was happy with where they were I got stuck in.
“The Triumph was working mega and starting at number 10 is a good position for me as there’s not much traffic. I set my fastest ever 600cc lap on the last lap so getting a podium is a habit I want to keep. I figured if I could finish in the top six I’d be happy so third is mega.”
