MCE British Superbike bosses have reviewed the rules concerning re-mounting following a crash on either the sighting or warm-up laps and, provided the bike hasn’t hit a barrier, riders will be able to re-join and return to pitlane.

The review, which concerns BSB and British Supersport classes only, comes after Josh Brookes was black-flagged after crashing at Cadwell Park on the warm-up lap but still allowed to re-take his grid slot and start the race. The regulation change is subject to ratification by the MCRCB and to the following conditions:

1) After the crash, and before continuing, the machine must be inspected by the marshals, including the chief marshal of the section who will make a determination and report the situation by radio to the Race Director.

2) Subject to approval being granted by the Race Director, who will take into account the report of the marshal, the location of the incident and any risk to delaying the start of race – the rider may remount and continue around the circuit and ENTER THE PIT LANE, keeping off of the racing line.

3) Once the rider has reached the pit lane/pit box, further repairs may be carried out under the supervision of a technical official. Once cleared by technical control the rider may exit the pit lane if the sighting laps period is still in progress, or else start the warm up lap from the pit lane in which case the rider will start the race from the back of the grid, or start the race from the pit lane exit. The last option to start the race from the pit lane exit expires when the leader crosses the finish line to complete the first racing lap.

4) The decision of the Race Director and instructions of the marshals is final. Penalties will be applied for disregarding these and any actions that prejudice safety or the start procedure.