Despite taking a double MCE British Superbike win at Thruxton last year, Milwaukee Yamaha’s Josh Brookes says he expects to be faster at the Hampshire circuit this weekend.

With the development of the new R1 now at a stage where the Australian can win races - two wins at Brands Hatch last time out proved that - Brookes should be a force to be reckoned with this weekend at a track where he has always been fast.

“I love going to Thruxton every year, it’s one of those tracks that’s fun, fast and something to look forward to. To come from a track like Brands Hatch where we had a double win, to one like Thruxton has given us confidence already, so hopefully things will continue into this weekend,” said the Bringelly rider.

“We have had more consistency this season and I think that comes from the bike as that is a big improvement on last year, but equally the team is working better too. There have been many developments made to the bike in the last few races so I am expecting to have a great battle at the front as it is a circuit I would anticipate to suit the new Yamaha.

“Last year I won at Thruxton with the old model, so now with the new one we expect to be faster. There were more upgrades to try at Brands Hatch but we didn’t have time during the weekend to test them all, so now those parts will be tested at Thruxton this weekend.
“My first BSB win came at Thruxton, my best ever BSB race has been at Thruxton and I got the double there last year so I expect to be strong again this weekend.”