Honda Racing's Ian Hutchinson has been removed from today's North West 200 Superstock qualifying results after his Fireblade was found to be using 'non-compliant' fuel.
The TT hero had placed placed 11th with a 4'33.730 but that time has now been cancelled. He has one more opportunity to set a time on Thursday.
A statement from the race organisers reads:
Honda Racing’s Ian Hutchinson has forfeited his times from today’s opening Superstock qualifying session after his machine was found to be using non-compliant fuel.
The organisers of the 2019 fonaCAB International North West 200 in association with Nicholl Oils stipulate the use of a control fuel only in each machine.