Reigning MCE British Superbike Champion Shane Byrne didn’t see much track action in the second free practice session at Donington Park after an oil leak meant he spent most of it in his garage but the Be Wiser Ducati man still ended the day fifth on combined times.

The Kent rider’s best lap of 1’29.834 from this morning was enough to make sure he stayed in the top five but even with the minor engine issue, he was able to do a 1’30.061 before he had to pit in to try and get it fixed.

“That was a little bit frustrating really for us. Where the sessions are closer together now, for the second session the silicone we used to seal the casing didn’t have enough time and I went out and rode, but basically it started to seep and that was the problem,” said Byrne.