Former MotoGP and World Supersport Champion Broc Parkes will return to the MCE British Superbike Championship at Snetterton as he stands-in for John Hopkins.

EPayMe Yamaha’s Hopkins suffered multiple injuries - including a broken collarbone and ribs - in a race-two crash at Knockhill, and is unable to compete at next weekend’s double-header in Norfolk so Parkes has been drafted in.

The Australian raced alongside Josh Brookes in the Milwaukee Yamaha team for the first half of last season so already has experience of the BSB control Pirellis and the track.

“I am actually really excited about this opportunity. You never want to see another rider out through injury, but it will be great working with Tommy [Hill] as we were team-mates in the World Supersport Championship before,” said Parkes.

“I know the Yamaha from last season and also in the World Endurance Championship, so this is a perfect chance to return to BSB. Last year didn’t work out for various reasons, but I am coming back feeling like I have a point to prove. I want to show I can be up there but at the same time I know how tough this championship is and I need to be realistic as the other guys have tested at Snetterton recently and have some rounds already under their belts.

“I have been training really hard ready for when an opportunity like this came along and I want to show that I can be up there and I intend on doing the best job I possibly can for the ePayMe Yamaha team.”