Simon Reid

Q and A with Simon....

What is your best achievement(s) in the sport?

Probably my first British Supersport podium or my first Middle East win.

Who was your biggest influence as you came through the ranks?

Biggest influence was probably my father, Brian Reid.

Best friend in superbikes?

Andrew Irwin

Who is your favourite sportsman/woman outside of motorcycling and why?

Probably Mark Cavendish, his story is fantastic with the lows and highs to still come back and achieve what he did is something special.

What constitutes a successful season in 2025?

Preparation, my training and organisation, I take confidence from being prepared and organised.

If you weren’t a superbike rider, what job would you be doing?

Probably run my own business

Favourite cheat meal?

Pizza

Favourite boxset or TV Show to binge?

At the moment Yellowstone

You’re on a 12-hour flight – what three films are you definitely watching?

Goodfellas, Heat and Forest Gump

Best holiday destination?

Dubai