Parkalgar Honda's Eugene Laverty says he needs to start racking up a huge amount of points starting at the Nurburgring this weekend in order to reel in World Supersport leader Cal Crutchlow.

The young Irishman is only 17 points behind the Yamaha man and managed to close the gap at Brno when Crutchlow broke down out of the lead. He has also done a trackday at the German circuit to familiarise himself with the layout.

“It’s been a long lay-off but it was good to do a track day at the Nurburgring. It was beneficial as I can now go out and be on the pace. It’s an important round for us as I got an opportunity at Brno to get back some points," said Laverty.

"I’ve now got to make the most of it and start reeling Crutchlow back in. It’s a fun track to ride but it is very bumpy for a world championship circuit. I’ll be going out for the win as that is what we need.”