It is very rare for a rider to peak at 19, unless they completely lose interest in the sport. I think it more likely they will continue to mature, adjust to being independent adults seperate of each other and their father and return to an upward trajectory.
Pearson was miles better than Joe tonight (and Dan was pretty underwhelming too).
However I would be very wary about reading too much into a single match on a very tricky track.
I'd agree, although there is one Brit with a higher average than Charles in both Prem and Champ - young Scott Nicholls (but guess he'll be commentating)
I disagree
Section 10.2 is headed 'match average' and then deals separately with established and assessed averages. So the only credible statutory construction of the regulations is that Rew has a match average. Therefore 10.3.1 applies and he must be in the top 5.