Snetterton BSB test: ‘Clear setup direction’ for Brookes

Two-time Bennetts British Superbike king Josh Brookes left the Snetterton test with a clear setup direction to steer down as he begin his campaign for a third title.

The Australian, who had a nightmare on the PBM Ducati last year, finished in fourth place but only a tenth off compatriot and quickest man Jason O’Halloran after three days at the Norfolk track.

“We’ve had a great test at Snetterton, the weather has been unbelievable for the time of year, and we’ve managed to work through some key points. Today was critical to finish the circle of changes,” said Brookes.

“The session we did wasn’t particularly important for the lap time that we could achieve, but more the feeling that I was getting from the bike. Yesterday’s bike I was happy with, we were under the lap record, and I was able to do competitive times, today’s bike was more difficult to ride, so that gives everyone in the team a clear direction of which way to go, and I think moving forward now we can make some good progress.

“A big thanks to the team and my crew who put a big shift in this weekend, and we are looking forward to seeing what Donington brings us next week.”