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McAMS Yamaha Ready for Final Pre-Season Test at Oulton Park

Oulton Park Park Testing

Testing

McAMS Yamaha return to action this week for the final official British Superbike Championship pre-season test of 2026, with two crucial days on track at Oulton Park on 21-22 April.

The officially supported British Superbike and Supersport squad have enjoyed a productive testing period so far, with both sides of the garage making encouraging progress ahead of the long-awaited season opener.

The first official test of the year at Donington Park proved fruitful across the board – Brad Ray delivered a strong showing aboard the Yamaha R1, while Supersport trio Ben Currie and Harry Truelove impressed on the Yamaha R9.

All three riders secured top-four finishes in their respective classes, posting consistently strong lap times as the team continues to build momentum ahead of the new season.

For 2022 BSB champion and 2025 runner-up, Ray, the final pre-season test carries added significance, with racing returning to Oulton Park just two weeks later for the season opener in early May.

The team worked intensively to unlock more potential from the R1 package at Donington Park, and with the field growing more competitive year on year, this week’s test represents another vital opportunity to build on that momentum.

For Supersport championship contenders Currie and Truelove, Oulton Park offers another valuable opportunity to further refine the all-new Yamaha R9 package.

The pair wrapped up the Donington Park test in third and fourth overall respectively, and with a second test now on the horizon, ambitions are high for another strong showing as the team continues to build towards the season opener.

Brad Ray

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (British Superbike Championship)

“I’m looking forward to getting back to work with the team at Oulton Park. It’s a circuit I enjoy and one that suits the R1, so I’m excited to see what we can achieve as we build towards Round 1 next month. My feeling on the bike continues to grow, we managed to extract some more performance at Donington Park last time out, so we’re heading into this week’s test with real momentum and the aim to keep pushing in the same direction.”

Ben Currie

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (Quattro Group British Supersport)

“Oulton Park will be a critical test for myself and the team this week. We completed some productive laps at Donington Park a couple of weeks ago and continued to make strong progress bedding in the all-new Yamaha R9. My feeling with the bike is growing, and I’m confident we can build on that further when we get to Oulton Park. It’s a circuit I really enjoy, so I’m looking forward to seeing how the R9 feels there.”

Harry Truelove

McAMS Yamaha - Rider (Quattro Group British Supersport)

“Oulton Park is a track I’ve always got on well with, so I’m really looking forward to getting back there this week. We put a lot of work in at Donington Park and the R9 is coming together nicely – each session we’re learning more about the package and finding more speed. The progress we’ve made in a short space of time is encouraging, and I want to carry that into this week and head to Round 1 feeling ready to fight at the front.”

Steve Rodgers

McAMS Yamaha, Team Principal

“We’re pleased with the work the team has put in so far this pre-season. Donington Park gave us a solid foundation to work from across both classes, and the data we gathered there will be invaluable as we head to Oulton Park this week. Both Brad and the Supersport boys have shown real promise, and our focus now is on continuing that development and arriving at Round 1 in the best possible shape. Oulton Park is a circuit that suits our package, and we’re expecting another productive couple of days.”