DAO Racing Honda has drafted in Joe Talbot to replace the recovering Lee Jackson at Donington Park this weekend.
Joe Talbot will finally make his British Superbike debut at Donington Park this weekend, as he will deputise for the injured Lee Jackson.
The 2024 Pirelli National Superstock Championship runner-up was due to race in British Superbikes full-time across the 2025 season, but due to complications, was not able to.
Instead, Talbot has been competing in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, in which he claimed his maiden victory at Cadwell Park. Talbot will also continue to compete in the Supersport Championship for Binch Pro Ducati at Donington Park.
"I am excited to make my Superbike debut at Donington Park with the DAO Racing team," Talbot said.
"It is going to be a busy weekend for me, competing in both classes, but I am excited for the challenge and the experience.
"It’s always been the goal to race in the superbike class; I know it will be tough as I will be jumping straight on the bike, but if I improve every session, I will be happy. I need to thank the DAO Racing team and everyone who has made this journey possible."
Team Manager Jonny Bagnall commented: "With Lee still out because of injury, the team are glad to welcome Joe aboard the DAO Racing Superbike for the Donington Park round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship.
"Joe was due to be a full-time contender in the series pre-season and is currently fifth in the Supersport class following a victory at Cadwell Park, which made it an easy decision to give him the opportunity to stand in for Lee this weekend. He has experience previously on a 1000cc Honda, finishing second in the 2024 Superstock Championship and that gives us high hopes for a positive weekend. We can’t wait to see what he can do on his debut weekend in the Superbike class."
