Former MCE British Superbike Champion Tommy Hill has announced this evening he will be back in the series next season with his own Yamaha-supported team backed by ePayMe.

Hill split with the Be Wiser Kawasaki team that he had been managing two months ago and that squad has since folded, but Hill has been working in the background to set up this new venture.

"This project is something I have been working hard on over the past two to three months. To secure ePayMe payroll Solutions as the Official team partner is great news and to be working in conjunction with Yamaha as a fully supported team is just the icing on the cake,” said Hill.

“I have had such a long career with Yamaha, starting with my first ever race bike when I was just six-years-old to winning the championship with Shaun Muir's team in 2011. We have had a long and successful relationship together and I hope this can continue.

“After setting up a team in MCE BSB last season I know what it takes, and that you also have to be realistic, but I have been able to take a huge amount of experience into this new project. I also have some great guidance and support from people who have been a huge part of my racing career and to have Yamaha and ePayMe support this new venture is just fantastic news. I still have lots to finalise in the coming weeks and months, but I hope to get everything in place as soon possible, so we can be prepared to hit the ground running."