Michael Rutter will make it five different manufacturers in one season when he returns to the British Superbike Championship on board his ex-NW200 Ducatis under the Bathams Brewery colours.

The Midlander will see out the season on the Alastair Kennedy-owned 1098Rs which means he is one short of having the full house, not taking on the MV Agusta in 2009. So far this year, Rutter has ridden for Rob Mac Yamaha, Worx Suzuki, SMT Honda, MSS Colchester Kawasaki and now Ducati.

More when we get it.