Aussie World Supersport star Andrew Pitt has been told by the family of Craig Jones that he must get back to the business of racing.
Pitt, who was involved in the crash that killed Jones at Brands Hatch a month ago, is looking forward to the Donington round as he and team-mate Jonathan Rea tested there in a British round a few weeks ago. The pair came in first and second, but had "accidentally" used WSB-spec fuel and were disqualified.
"Of course, since Brands Hatch, Craig Jones has been on everyone’s mind but I’ve spoken to his family a couple of times and I’ve received a lot of encouragement from his father," said Pitt.
"I haven’t had too much of a holiday but it feels like it’s been a long break and it’s time to get back on the bike again. I like Donington, but before we did the wildcard in the British Supersport championship this year, I hadn’t been there for about five years. But that test went pretty well and we were fast in practice, although the bike developed a slight electrical problem in the race. I’m looking forward this weekend and will be trying to focus on the championship again."