“Donington is also more of a top power track compared to Brands which means Karl's physical size and weight may have been more of an issue whilst Eugene is a very lightweight rider so should have an edge “

“Looking back to Eugene's British Supersport rides he was keenly in competition with top riders like Crutchlow and Sykes, proving he's a talented 4 stroke rider with strong Supersport credentials. With Donington coming up we wanted to keep using an English rider with excellent local track knowledge, which he has.”

Laverty was originally due to make his World Superbike debut at Brands Hatch earlier this month aboard a Paul Bird Motorsport Honda, but was forced to withdraw following complications with the sponsors of his regular steed, the Blusens Aprilia.