MOTUL MOTOSTAR BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIP

GEORGINA Polden was delighted to end her season with a podium finish at Brands Hatch.

The 17-year-old motorcyle racer, from Kidlington, was the third 125cc competitor home and eighth overall in the final round, having only entered the championship midway through the season.

In a weekend of mixed weather conditions, Polden (RS Racing) qualified 13th.

She dropped to 16th after a poor start, but fought her way back well.

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“I am so happy to have ended this championship with another podium,” said Polden.

“I felt I learnt a lot from my improved fitness, which meant being able to push on near the end of the race.”

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