After being the main man in practice all week, Hutchinson sealed the opening race of TT 2010 with something to spare.
His victory in the PokerStars Superbike TT from 44 seconds ahead of Michael Dunlop, with Australian Cameron Donald third, was his fourth TT success – and his best yet.
Guy Martin was fourth, Adrian Archibald fifth and Keith Amor sixth.
FC Isle of Man held to draw in season opener
Ravens and Litherland share spoils in goalless stalemate
Hickman issues post-surgery update: 'Everything is looking promising'
The 14-time race winner came off his bike at the end of practice week
Basketball: IoM ladies strike gold in Ynys Mon
Manx side claim top spot at Inter-Island Games
FC Isle of Man to begin 2025/26 season this weekend
Ravens kicking-off campaign at home to Litherland REMYCA tomorrow (26 July)