Josh Brookes was back in podium contention at Oulton Park after a difficult 2024 British Superbike (BSB) season.

Coming into Round Nine of the 2024 British Superbike season Josh Brookes had been back in the top ten at Cadwell Park. However, nobody expected Brookes to progress as he did for the second Oulton Park weekend.

The Australian rider managed to claim a front-row start for the opening race of the weekend and then went on to challenge for the podium after leading the race.

After the weekend ended Brookes reflected on his Saturday by saying: “Well, I don’t even know where to start with this weekend! It’s been super positive in many ways, certainly our strongest round of the season but unfortunately, we’re not coming away with the prizes to reflect that. We were strong in the dry conditions straight from FP1. Qualified 2nd, missed out on pole by 0.040, led Race 1 and battled for the podium until the end."

Despite his positive day on Saturday the rain on Sunday really disrupted Brookes' solid weekend. The two-time British Superbike Champion suffered a massive crash on Sunday but still ended his weekend with more points.

Brookes then went on to discuss his two races on Sunday: "After heavy rain all day on Sunday, Race 2 was delayed, I really struggled in the wet conditions and ended up going backwards. This meant for Race 3 we started back in 17th. However the weather had eased, I got a good start and was in the top 10 by the second lap. I had made my way up to 2nd and was closing the gap to the leader when the rain started again, I had a big crash and lost the rear at Druids. The race was red-flagged, due to conditions and the team worked incredibly to get the bike re-built in six minutes and me back into the re-started race. I had to start from the back of the grid but worked my way up to 10th in the five-lap sprint!"

With two rounds of the season to go Brookes is out of the Championship contention. However, the Australian did move into 10th in the Championship at Oulton Park and could solidify this in the remainder of the season.

Looking ahead to the future Brookes said: "Obviously, I’m really happy to have been back in podium contention this weekend, so hopefully we can take this momentum to Donington in a couple of weeks’ time. A big thanks to the whole FHO Racing team for their hard work, especially in Race 3.”