After several weeks of rumour, Jason O’Halloran has been confirmed alongside Taz Mackenzie in the McAMS Yamaha Bennetts British Superbike squad for 2019.

O’Halloran had been a Honda man for most of his career but felt like he needed a change for the upcoming season and has switched manufacturers to replace the departing Josh Brookes.

“It’s a new chapter and its really exciting to be joining a new team and manufacturer after a long time in the same place. I have big aims and know I’ve got loads more to prove, people haven’t seen the best of me yet! The bike is a proven race winner and the team has great pedigree, so I believe we have the ingredients to fight for wins,” said O’Halloran.

I’ve followed the R1 plenty and it seems like you need to be smooth and hold good corner speed, things I really think I can work with. Taz has some great experience on the bike now, so it will be good to be able to hook into information too.”