Tarran Mackenzie is still recovering from his crash at Donington Park so will not ride this weekend at Portimao in the World Superbike Championship.

Petronas MIE Racing Honda rider, Tarran Mackenzie, will not ride this weekend at Portimao. Mackenzie will continue his recovery from his crash back at Donington Park.

The 2021 British Superbike Champion had a big crash in Race One at Donington Park where he landed on his head. Since this crash, Mackenzie has not been able to ride in WorldSBK as he is not 100% fit.

Whilst Mackenzie recovers the Petronas MIE Racing Honda squad have called up Ivo Lopes to take his place this weekend. Lopes has previous WorldSBK experience as he replaced Michael van der Mark last year in Barcelona.

“When we least expect it, an opportunity arises!" Lopes said about riding in WorldSBK this weekend. "I was very surprised and pleased when the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team invited me to race with them at this next Superbike World Championship round, which takes place at the Portimão circuit.

"The CBR1000 RR-R is a completely new bike for me, but I will try my best to adapt to the bike as quickly as possible and help the team in the best possible way, during what will be a very special adventure for me, at my “home” track in front of the Portuguese public.

"I’m not heading out on track with any real expectations though, I just want to seize the opportunity and do the best I can to assist the team. As I said, I have zero experience with this bike, but I'm going to try my hardest to lap with world championship worthy times and exploit the fact that I know the AIA track very well!”