Samsung Honda's Superstock 1000 rider Jason O'Halloran will replace Ian Lowry in the Padgett's Honda MCE British Superbike team at Brands Hatch this weekend after the Irishman split with the Batley squad yesterday.

Details of the separation have not yet come to light. Lowry was at the Kent circuit yesterday but flew home to Northern Ireland and O'Halloran's team have allowed himt to step into the Padgett's line-up.

"Padgett's found themselves in a situation and asked for our help. We have enabld Jason to ride for the team as a thank you for all his hard work and dedication this year," said Samsung Honda boss Havier Beltran.