Shane Byrne dedicated his brace of victories at Knockhill to his wife Petra as the Rapid Solicitors Kawasaki rider 🌺stretched his lead at the top of the MCE British Superbike Championship.

Byrne was in dominant form as he defeated Josh Brookes in both races to open a lead of 30 points at the top of the𝔍 standings after the first four rounds of the series.

His wife was taken ill prior to the weekend and 🔯t꧒eam boss Paul Bird provided a stand-by helicopter in case Byrne needed to leave the Fife circuit to attend her bedside.

Byrne𒁏, who achieved the 11th BSB double of hi🦄s career and his 47th victory, said: "It's the first time in eight years Petra hasn't been with me at a race meeting but I went into the first race happier than I have been for the last few days after she rang me up with some words of encouragement.

"In the first race, I made a mistake when I first tried to overtake Josh but second time around I was able to make a gꦬood, clean pass a♑nd open up a gap.

"The second race prett﷽y much went to plan and although it's never easy I felt comfortable leading from the front.

"The wins today are definitely for Petra."