Scott Redding is eager to carry his momentum from his double victory at Snetterton to Thruxton as he takes on another new track which he expects to have “unique challenges” regarding tyre life.
Michael Laverty is filling in for the injured Keith Farmer at Tyco BMW. Hector Barbera is standing in for the injured Glenn Irwin at Quattro Plant JG Speedfit Kawasaki. Danny Kent returns to BSB with Bike Devil Sweda MV Agusta.
Josh Brookes believes both he and the Be Wiser Ducati V4 R package will suit Snetterton has he looks to respond after an underwhelming outing at Knockhill last time out in the Bennetts British Superbike championship.
With two wins to his name already for Be Wiser Ducati, Josh Brookes wants to use the Brands Hatch summer round to “pinpoint the final few changes” to his setup ahead of kick-starting his Bennetts British Superbike title charge.
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.
Josh Brookes will switch to the Be Wiser Ducati squad alongside Scott Redding to complete the team’s 2019 Bennetts British Superbike championship line-up.
Josh Brookes says technical tweaks to the front-end of his McAMS Yamaha unlocked his charge to the podium and with it third place in the Bennetts British Superbike championship standings.
Josh Brookes says he’s had to use all his previous Bennetts British Superbike championship experience to secure his eighth Showdown appearance in ‘one of the most challenging’ campaigns he’s faced.
Full free practice one results for the ninth round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Silverstone. BSB is using the National circuit following safety concerns on the Grand Prix layout. 1. Josh Brookes AUS McAMS Yamaha YZF-R1 54.395s
Josh Brookes says given the ‘disappointing’ progress to his 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship his sole focus remains on victories between now and the end of the season while he won’t consider a conservative approach to reach the top six spots at Silverstone.
Josh Brookes feels his progress in the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike championship means he's on course to catch runaway leader Leon Haslam with two rounds before the Showdown kicks in.
Josh Brookes says key set-up and gearing changes to his McAMS Yamaha for race two at Thruxton provided him with the pace to clear off from the chasing pack to return to winning ways.
Full race two results for the seventh round of the 2018 Bennetts British Superbike Championship (BSB) at Thruxton. 1. Josh Brookes AUS McAMS Yamaha YZF-R1 20 laps, 25m 30.686s 2. Peter Hickman GBR Smiths Racing BMW S1000RR +0.305s
Josh Brookes is certain locking down on an ideal set-up with his McAMS Yamaha will be vital to maintain his impressive recent record at Thruxton and maintain his momentum in the Bennetts British Superbike championship.