NW200: 23 brilliant pictures from the opening day of qualifying on the sun-drenched North Coast

By Kyle White

News Letter Assistant Sports Editor

Published 7th May 2025, 20:57 GMT

Updated 7th May 2025, 21:08 GMT

The 2025 Briggs Equipment North West 200 roared into life on Wednesday on the north coast with opening qualifying around the famous 8.9-mile ‘Triangle’ course.

Here are some of the best pictures from day one of Northern Ireland’s premier motorcycle race.

21. Ireland's Mike Browne on the BPE by Russell Racing Yamaha leads Peter Hickman (Trooper Triumph By PHR Performance) in Supersport qualifying

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22. A red flag goes out in the Superbike qualifying session following oil contamination on the North West 200 course

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23. Michael Rutter's Bathams BMW spits flames during the opening Superbike qualifying session at the Briggs Equipment North West 200 on Wednesday

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