Ellison and Laverty join McAMS Yamaha for 2017
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James Ellison and Michael Laverty will be teammates for the 2017 MCE British Superbike season after signing for the new McAMS Yamaha team.
Suzuki has announced a new partnership with Hawk Racing for 2017, that will see the Japanese manufacturer field a two-rider line-up in the MCE British Superbike Championship.
Former World Superbike rider will make his debut in the British Superbike Championship next season after joining Tyco BMW.
Glenn Irwin showcased his wet weather skills to take his second podium finish of the season in a tricky opener at Brands Hatch.
Shane Byrne believes that the title fight is still on-going between himself and Leon Haslam, despite increasing his championship lead to 27 points.
Peter Hickman managed to stay out of trouble on his JG Speedfit Kawasaki at Brands Hatch to claim his second victory of the 2016 season.
Leon Haslam has not given up on this year’s MCE British Superbike title despite a disastrous first race at Brands Hatch.
Tommy Bridewell managed to keep his cool as the rain began to fall to take pole position for this afternoon’s opening race at Brand Hatch.
With one round and three races remaining of the 2016 season, Leon Haslam sits just 17 points behind championship leader Shane Byrne.
Shane Byrne heads to the final round of the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship with the aim of securing his fifth BSB title.
Howie Mainwaring-Smart will ride for the Anvil Hire Yamaha team at Brands Hatch this weekend as the 2016 MCE British Superbike Championship comes to a close.
It turned out to be a weekend to forget for the Anvil Hire Yamaha duo of Shaun Winfield and James Rispoli at Assen with both riders failing to score points.
Jason O’Halloran made a welcome return to the podium in the second race of the day at Assen and now sits just four points behind fourth spot in the championship.
James Ellison’s chances of winning the 2016 MCE British Superbike title have officially come to an end following a difficult second race at Assen.
Shane Byrne finished second in both races at Assen and now holds a 17 point advantage over Leon Haslam ahead of the season finale at Brands Hatch.
Leon Haslam boosted his title aspirations at Assen by completing a superb double in Holland to close down Shane Byrne’s championship lead to 17 points.
Shane Byrne is hoping to extend his championship this weekend in Assen by adding two more victories to his tally.
