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Jason O’Halloran says he is feeling ‘chuffed’ with his efforts following the opening day of free practice for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship curtain raiser at Silverstone.

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Josh Brookes made an auspicious start to life as a Be Wiser Ducati rider by topping the timesheets in first free practice for the opening round of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Silverstone. 

A lucrative prize pot of £75,000 is on offer to riders competing in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship this season following the launch of the new Integro Summer Triple Crown.

Bennetts British Superbike championship organisers have introduced a Long Lap penalty for the 2019 season which gets underway at Silverstone this weekend.

Josh Brookes says he’s optimistic heading into the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship opener having switched to the Be Wiser Ducati squad this winter as he gets to grips with the new V4 R.

Scott Redding believes his Bennetts British Superbike championship debut will require “more balls than skill at times” on the Silverstone national circuit layout as he takes on his maiden campaign in Superbike racing.

Xavi Fores is heading into the unknown but is relishing the challenge as he takes on his Bennetts British Superbike debut having joined Honda Racing for 2019.

Combined BSB test results from Silverstone Jason O’Hallora

TAG Racing has announced Santander Salt as its new title sponsor in the Bennetts British Superbike championship, while the team will run Chris Walker’s sidecar effort.

British Talent Cup winner Rory Skinner will make his British Supersport championship debut this year after securing backing from former BSB star Chris Walker for 2019.

Sylvain Barrier will stay in the Bennetts British Superbike championship after securing a ride with new team Brixx Ducati.

Luke Stapleford will line-up alongside Bradley Ray to form the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike squad at Buildbase Suzuki.

Bennetts British Superbike championship organisers have announced the official pre-season test dates with two trips to European tracks plus a final day preparation at Silverstone before the circuit hosts the 2019 opener.

Brands Hatch is undergoing circuit improvements this winter in preparation for 2019 with new kerbs and run-offs being installed.

Dean Harrison will return for a second season in the Bennetts British Superbike Championship with the Silicone Engineering Kawasaki squad for 2019.

Aaron Zanotti Racing’s Team 64 squad has signed Sam Coventry for his rookie campaign on the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship grid.

Former MotoGP points scorer Claudio Corti will make his Bennetts British Superbike Championship debut in 2019 as he rejoins forces with GR Motorsport, who continue its long-standing partnership with WD-40 as title sponsor.

Dean Hipwell will step up to the Bennetts British Superbike Championship in 2019 with CDH Racing after previously competing in both the Supersport and Superstock support series.

Josh Elliott will partner Luke Mossey at the OMG Racing Suzuki squad following the split by Gino Rea ahead of the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship.

David Allingham and EHA Racing will join the Bennetts British Superbike championship grid for the first time in 2019.

Matt Truelove will make his Bennetts British Superbike championship debut next season with Raceways Yamaha which will act as a satellite squad to McAMS Yamaha.

Dan Linfoot will move to TAG Racing alongside Shaun Winfield for the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship. Linfoot, who left Honda Racing at the end of this season, will start a new challenge with TAG Racing replacing the Smiths Racing BMW-bound James Ellison at the team.

James Ellison has switched to Smiths Racing BMW to remain in the Bennetts British Superbike championship for 2019.