BSB News

'At the beginning of the season I felt we'd perform strongly so to get a win so early in the year is simply brilliant' - Chris Walker

'I was controlling the first race but had no answer for Chris Walker when he came past but in race two, I was having that one' - Shane Byrne

All I can say really is I am absolutely gutted to have ended the weekend like this... I just feel so disappointed for the whole of the Samsung Honda team' - Jon Kirkham

"I'm very proud and happy for YART to bring together the best of the best YZF-R1 riders as a 'dream team' for the Suzuka 8 Hours"

"I can't believe I got robbed on the last lap for the win" - Tommy Hill.

Ian Lowry has moved to the top of the MCE British Superbike Championship standings after posting his maiden series victory at Thruxton.

The full official wording explaining the introduction of the 'no restart' rule.

Following the cancellation of races at Brands Hatch, BSB organisers announce the reinforcement of a rule that prevents any rider from remounting their bike after a crash.

'It's a bitter blow for all of us, especially as it was all looking so good but that's racing for you, one minute you're up, the next you're down' - Billy Nutt

'It was treacherous out there and I'm just delighted to bring the bike and myself home in one piece' - Jack Kennedy

Slippery conditions and a contaminated track surface force race organisers to cancel the remainder of the Brands Hatch meeting, including the second BSB race.

MSS Bathams Kawasaki riders Michael Rutter and Peter Hickman look ahead to the start of the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship at Brands Hatch.

'Honda have confidence in me to do the job - it is good to be in the most successful team in the paddock' - Michael Laverty

'With their recent Yamaha Superbike team association Motorpoint have already crafted a strong identity with the series and I'm sure this new partnership will elevate this even further' - Stuart Higgs

'We've had a lot of changes during the off-season and the boys have put in a major amount of hard work in every department, so I'm really pleased' - Philip Neill

'We ran through a number of set-ups and put down some decent lap times, which were pretty steady and consistent. I'm 100 per cent happy with my side of the garage' - Josh Brookes

'It's one thing breaking your collarbone or shoulder, but when you break a bone in your neck it makes you think because you realise you could have been paralysed' - Marshall Neill

'We look forward to sharing with Samsung even further racing success that Honda Racing has enjoyed over the years' - Steve Martindale

'We worked hard and improved in certain areas but I feel we have still got some work to do before the first round at Brands Hatch. There is certainly much more to come from me and the bike' - Josh Elliott

'With John Simpson and Tom Weeden we believe we have two excellent riders who can carry us to the forefront in both of the championships we're contesting' - Paul Jinks

'I'll have Shakey Byrne and Stuart Easton to help me out. They're going to have a test on my bike and give me some feedback, so I have plenty of help' - Keith Farmer

'Last year took me by surprise if I'm honest because I was really only hoping to try and score points and I wasn't expecting to be able to do the full series' - Keith Farmer

'It was a great test for everyone involved and coming away from Almeria loving the bike and the team is a pretty positive start I'd say' - Jack Kennedy

Moto Rapido's new Ducati 1199 Panigale colour scheme will adopt a Ducati-red and Saudi Arabian-green inspired livery.