Despite feeling underprepared and as though more time on a WorldSSP bike was needed before challenging for podiums, John McPhee achieved just that in his first-ever Supersport race.
A stunning first race in WorldSSP for John McPhee ended with the Kawasaki rider taking his first podium in the series, whilst getting a new fan in the form of six-time WorldSBK champion Jonathan Rea.
After ten full seasons in Moto3, John McPhee will take part in his first WorldSSP campaign with Kawasaki in 2023, ahead of trying to secure a move to WorldSBK.
Crash.net takes a look at which riders could be contenders in WorldSSP following the additions of former BSB champion Tarran Mackenzie, Moto3 rider John McPhee and Spain’s Jorge Navarro.
After celebrating a dream one-two finish, courtesy of a stunning win for John McPhee ahead of team-mate Ayumu Sasaki, Max Biaggi officially confirmed that the ‘Max Racing Team’ will not be on the Moto3 grid in 2023.
John McPhee, who fractured two vertebrae in a Supermoto training accident prior to Mandalika, has also been ruled out of next weekend's Termas de Rio Hondo Moto3 round.
'I'm understanding more and more the way I need to ride my Husqvarna, so I think we are in good shape for Qatar' - John McPhee after finishing the Official Portimao Moto3 test P12.
Crash.net MotoGP podcast guest Michael Laverty talks about his new VisionTrack Honda team, which will debut with two young British riders in next year's Moto3 World Championship.
Episode 20 of Crash.net's new MotoGP podcasts featuring Keith Huewen reviews the Aragon Grand Prix and a brilliant debut victory for Francesco Bagnaia.