To replace Jonathan Rea, who has been ruled out of the upcoming World Superbike round at Brno (July 7-9) after sustaining surgery to repair a fracture and ligament damage to his arm after his warm-up crash at Misano, the Castrol Honda team has named British racing sensation Alex Lowes, as their replacement rider.

Alex 20, twin brother of rookie Sam, who rides for the Parkalgar Honda World Supersport team, is currently making a big name for himself this season, first in the BSB Evo Championship where he was leading in the standings by 60 points for WFR Honda, before a very public contract dispute broke down relations and his ride was pulled.

MSS Colchester Kawasaki then called him in to replace Stuart Easton who was seriously injured during the North West 200, and the young Lowes grabbed an amazing pole position on his first race in the BSB Superbike Championship during the Thruxton round.

“The first thing I want to say is that I hope Jonathan’s injuries heal quickly and that he’s back on the bike soon,” said Lowes. “It’s never ideal getting a ride because another rider has been hurt, but it’s now happened to me twice this season. Having said that, this is an incredible opportunity for me – I keep pinching myself because I’m riding for one of the world’s best race teams in the World Superbike championship. I know I have a lot to learn but I want to make the most of this and repay Castrol, Honda and the whole team for the faith they’ve shown in me.

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