Swan Yamaha's Michael Laverty is rueing not paying attention to his pitboard as the laps counted down in Sunday's opening British Superbike race at Silverstone as he lost the opportunity to put a last-ditch move on leader John Hopkins.

Laverty was involved in the four-man dice with also included team-mate Tommy Hill and Josh Brookes on the Relentless Suzuki. Laverty hadn't realised they were so far into the race and was surprised when the chequered flag came out.

“Race one was going to plan and I was feeling comfortable with the pace and I followed John (Hopkins) for a few laps but I made a stupid mistake because I hadn’t seen my pit board or the last lap flag and so I didn’t take a punt to get passed him," said Laverty.

"I was a bit frustrated with that and I wanted to make amends in the second race. In the second one I took the lead on the first lap, but John Hopkins got passed me and before I knew it I was back to third. I was suffering with some brake issues and the race was getting a bit messy as everyone was making lunges and it was all pretty hectic!

"I think if I had been able to get to the front I could have controlled the pace but I just didn’t get the chance I needed. We will re-group though and come back for Brands Hatch and the last three races of the season ready to get back on that podium."