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.
Young people invited to apply for sports coaching programme
Chance for Year 11s to gain 'hands-on experience and professional qualifications'
TT 2025: Dunlop does the Supersport double
Victory is his eighth successive TT win in the class
TT: Revised Friday racing schedule confirmed
Contingency day available tomorrow is not being utilised
TT 2025: Sidecar TT Race 2 postponed
No further racing today due to forecast poor weather