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Joshua Brookes (born 28 April 1983 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia) is a professional road racer of motorcycles with experience of Superbike and Supersport racing, both domestically and internationally. For 2023, Brookes joined FHO Racing aboard a BMW M1000RR.[1]
Key Information
In 2020, Brookes raced in the British Superbike Championship aboard a Ducati Panigale where he won his second British title, followed by a sixth finish in the 2021 championship. For 2022, Brookes remained with the same team, renamed as MCE Ducati.[2]
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]In 2004, Brookes won the World Supersport round at Philip Island as a wild card,[3] before a serious crash ruined his year. He returned to win Australia's Superbike and Supersport titles in 2005 on a Honda.
Supersport & Superbike World Championship
[edit]Brookes then moved to World Supersport with a Caracchi Ducati for 2006, but left the team mid-season despite a 6th place at his home round. Brookes was soon racing again however, joining Bertocchi Kawasaki in the Superbike World Championship, debuting on the bike at the Italian round at Mugello.[4] He ran 4th in a wet race in the Netherlands before falling, but generally struggled, as it was his first time living in Europe, mostly on circuits he did not know.
Brookes did enough to be retained for 2007, with the team gaining new investors, a switch to Honda Fireblade bikes,[5] and a new teammate in fellow Australian Karl Muggeridge. Despite 9 points finishes in the first 7 two-race rounds, the team missed round 8 after a legal challenge from Sergio Bertocchi.
Brookes joined the Stiggy Motorsport Honda team in the Supersport World Championship for the final 5 rounds.[6] He continued with them in 2008.[7] Brookes scored his second win (and Stiggy's first) at Donington Park, moving up to second in the championship. He also made a one-off appearance in the British Supersport Championship for HM Plant Honda, qualifying on pole and finishing third].[8]
British Superbike Championship
[edit]For 2009, Brookes switches to British Superbikes with HM Plant Honda, alongside fellow Aussie Glen Richards,[9] however he was forced to miss the opening round due to visa issues. Round 3 at Donington Park was also a disaster, as Brookes collided with Sylvain Guintoli on the sighting lap on the way to the grid, causing a broken leg for the Frenchman. Brookes claimed to have experienced a brake failure, if proven these allegations would have left Honda liable: for this reason they neglected to give their support. He received a one-race suspended ban as a result.[10] In the next meeting at Thruxton he took seventh and third, with some fighting overtaking moves in race two especially. He followed this with a front row start and two third places at Snetterton.
Brookes was involved in further controversy at Mallory Park. While running fourth he lost control of the bike, resulting in a crash with the leader Simon Andrews. The Honda's engine case broke, spilling oil on the track and causing five other riders to crash. All riders involved in the accident were omitted from the result, even those who deliberately downed the bikes to avoid further carnage, due to red flag regulations.[11][12] Brookes apologised in a TV interview later in the programme for his mistake.[13] He had sustained a broken thumb from the crash. The BSB officials awarded him a 2-race ban following the incident, for "not riding in a manner compatible with general safety".[14] He finished 3rd on his return at Croft, defending from one-off teammate Ryuichi Kiyonari on the line.
Despite the bad blood felt towards Brookes, GSE Airwaves Yamaha boss, Colin Wright told a Eurosport TV interview at Brands Hatch that he would like to sign Brookes for 2010, if he were to lose one or both 2009 riders. As it turned out, GSE Yamaha would not return in 2010.
For 2010 Brookes, stayed with the HM Plant Honda team,[15] Brookes has changed to bike #4 and is also joined by former double British Superbike Champion Ryuichi Kiyonari. He took his first win in the fourth race of the season.[16] He also took a win at Cadwell Park[17] and two wins at Snetterton.[18] His season was closely documented in the film I, Superbiker.
Brookes also made a British Superstock entry in the MotoGP support round at Silverstone, and a World Superbike appearance substituting for injured countryman Broc Parkes at Phillip Island. Brookes will also make a wildcard entry with teammate Kiyonari at Silverstone.[19]
For 2011, Brookes switched to the Relentless TAS Suzuki team joined by Alastair Seeley who is competing in British Supersport. He made a poor start to the season with a massive crash at Oulton Park which wrecked his bike. By mid-season he started to get good results.
During 2015, Brookes raced a Milwaukee Yamaha YZF-R1, winning the British Superbike Championship at the final round of the season at Brands Hatch. In the last race of the event, Brookes hit the inside kerb of a bend and slid off, but had already amassed sufficient points to win the Championship in the first of three races at the venue, so he re-joined the track for a lap after the race to wave to spectators.
In 2017, Brookes finished second in the championship standings aboard a Yamaha. He won two races and scored four second places.
For the 2018 season he was signed to the McAMS Yamaha team.
For the 2019-2022 Seasons, Josh was signed to the Be Wiser Ducati Team.
For the 2023-2024 seasons he was signed to the FHO Racing BMW team.
In April 2025 Josh joined Isle of Man based DAO Racing riding the Honda CBR1000R-R Fireblade alongside Lee Jackson, with both confirmed to ride for the team again in 2026
Isle of Man TT
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On 28 November 2012, it was announced that Brookes would compete at the 2013 Isle of Man TT Races.[20] As a high-profile 'newcomer' similar to Steve Plater, Brookes would compete for Tyco Suzuki in the Superbike, Superstock and Senior categories.
In the 2013 Superbike race, Brookes became the fastest-ever newcomer, with a lap of 127.726 mph (which stood until the 129 mph lap of Peter Hickman in 2014) and finished in 10th position.[21] From his two other entries, he finished in 46th place and a DNF (did not finish).[22]
Brookes had better results at the 2014 TT, with a 7th, 10th, 67th and DNF from his four classes entered.[22]
Career statistics
[edit]All-time statistics
[edit]| Series | Years | Races | Poles | Podiums | Wins | 2nd place | 3rd place | Fastest laps | Titles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supersport World Championship | 2004–2008 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| Superbike World Championship | 2006–2007, 2010, 2012, 2016–2017 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| British Superbike Championship | 2009−2015, 2017– | 144 | 21 | 76 | 20 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 1 | |
| National Superstock 1000 | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 229 | 21 | 85 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 27 | 1 | ||
Supersport World Championship
[edit]Races by year
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | Pos | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Honda | SPA | AUS 1 |
SMR | ITA | GER | GBR | GBR | NED | ITA | FRA | 15th | 25 | |||
| 2006 | Ducati | QAT 10 |
AUS 6 |
SPA 11 |
ITA | EUR | SMR | CZE | GBR | NED | GER | ITA | FRA | 21st | 21 | |
| 2007 | Honda | QAT | AUS | EUR | SPA | NED | ITA | EUR | SMR | CZE 5 |
GBR Ret |
GER 16 |
ITA Ret |
FRA 7 |
28th | 20 |
| 2008 | Honda | QAT 5 |
AUS 2 |
SPA Ret |
NED 6 |
ITA 2 |
GER 2 |
SMR 14 |
CZE 3 |
GBR 5 |
EUR 1 |
ITA 12 |
FRA 3 |
POR 11 |
3rd | 162 |
Superbike World Championship
[edit]Races by year
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)
British Superbike Championship
[edit]Races by year
[edit](key)
| Year | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | Pos | Pts | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | R1 | R2 | R3 | ||||
| 2021 | Ducati | OUL 10 |
OUL 7 |
OUL 6 |
KNO 10 |
KNO 12 |
KNO 13 |
BHGP 9 |
BHGP 18 |
BHGP 5 |
THR 17 |
THR 16 |
THR 18 |
DON 18 |
DON 10 |
DON 4 |
CAD 10 |
CAD 5 |
CAD 5 |
SNE 4 |
SNE 4 |
SNE 6 |
SIL 4 |
SIL 3 |
SIL 3 |
OUL 2 |
OUL Ret |
OUL 2 |
DON Ret |
DON 11 |
DON Ret |
BHGP 7 |
BHGP 6 |
BHGP 4 |
6th | 1079 |
| 2022 | Ducati | SIL 13 |
SIL 11 |
SIL 18 |
OUL 4 |
OUL 10 |
OUL 8 |
DON 13 |
DON 10 |
DON 8 |
KNO 10 |
KNO 6 |
KNO 7 |
BRH 6 |
BRH Ret |
BRH Ret |
THR 20 |
THR 15 |
THR Ret |
CAD 10 |
CAD Ret |
CAD 11 |
SNE 13 |
SNE 12 |
SNE 11 |
OUL 10 |
OUL 8 |
OUL 8 |
DON 11 |
DON 9 |
DON 16 |
BRH Ret |
BRH 9 |
BRH 7 |
14th | 161 |
| 2023 | BMW | SIL 3 |
SIL 1 |
SIL 2 |
OUL 1 |
OUL 6 |
OUL 5 |
DON 6 |
DON 3 |
DON 13 |
KNO 9 |
KNO 9 |
KNO 8 |
SNE 2 |
SNE 2 |
SNE Ret |
BRH 12 |
BRH 9 |
BRH Ret |
THR 15 |
THR 17 |
THR 22 |
CAD 8 |
CAD 8 |
CAD 8 |
OUL 5 |
OUL 5 |
OUL 5 |
DON 7 |
DON 8 |
DON 3 |
BRH 7 |
BRH 8 |
BRH 9 |
7th | 340 |
| 2024 | BMW | NAV Ret |
NAV 11 |
OUL 9 |
OUL 7 |
OUL 8 |
DON 10 |
DON 8 |
DON Ret |
KNO 6 |
KNO 12 |
KNO 11 |
SNE 13 |
SNE 10 |
SNE 7 |
BRH 11 |
BRH 8 |
BRH 11 |
THR 16 |
THR 4 |
THR 8 |
CAD 7 |
CAD 7 |
CAD 6 |
OUL 4 |
OUL 16 |
OUL 10 |
DON 9 |
DON 10 |
DON 11 |
BRH 7 |
BRH 5 |
BRH 6 |
8th | 249 | |
| 2025 | Honda | OUL 9 |
OUL 13 |
OUL C |
DON 3 |
DON 6 |
DON 6 |
SNE 9 |
SNE 7 |
SNE 6 |
KNO 6 |
KNO 10 |
KNO Ret |
BRH 9 |
BRH 10 |
BRH 9 |
THR 12 |
THR 13 |
THR 14 |
CAD 12 |
CAD 11 |
CAD 10 |
DON | DON | DON | ASS | ASS | ASS | OUL | OUL | OUL | BRH 12 |
BRH 11 |
BRH 11 |
11th* | 224* |
* Season still in progress.
Notes
[edit]- 1.^ – Brookes was excluded from the rounds due to causing an accident during Race 1 at Mallory Park.
- 2.^ – 2010–2013 Brookes qualified for "The Showdown" part of the BSB season, thus before the 10th round he was awarded 500 points plus the podium credits he had gained throughout the season. Podium credits are given to anyone finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd, with 3, 2 and 1 points awarded respectively.
- 3.^ – 2014–2019 Brookes qualified for "The Showdown" part of the BSB season, thus before the 10th round he was awarded 500 points plus the podium credits he had gained throughout the season. Podium credits are given to anyone finishing 1st, 2nd or 3rd, with 5, 3 and 1 points awarded respectively.
Superstock 1000
[edit]Races by year
[edit](key) (Races in bold indicate pole position, races in italics indicate fastest lap)
| Year | Bike | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Pos | Pts | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Honda | BHI | THR | OUL | CAD | MAL | SIL 1 |
SIL 1 |
KNO | SNE | BHGP | CAD | CRO | OUL | OUL | 13th | 50 | [30] |
Suzuka 8 Hours results
[edit]| Year | Team | Riders | Bike | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Honda Dream RT SAKURAI HONDA
|
 Josh Brookes Kazuki Ito Daijiro Hiura
|
Honda CBR1000RR | 34th |
References
[edit]- ^ Josh Brookes joins Hickman at FHO Racing BMW for 2023 Bennetts BSB Bennetts Bikesocial, 12 October 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023
- ^ BSB: Tom Sykes returns alongside Josh Brookes at MCE Ducati Motorcycle News, 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022
- ^ Parkes Fourth as Wildcard Brookes Takes Aussie Win Archived 5 May 2006 at the Wayback Machine honda.com
- ^ Josh Brookes Successfully Completes Shake Down Race at Mugello [permanent dead link] feeds4all.com
- ^ Brookes signs for 'new' Honda backed Bertocchi. crash.net
- ^ Josh Brookes joins Honda in World Supersport motorcyclenews.com
- ^ Stiggy Motorsport Honda is pleased to confirm Joshua Brookes for 2008.[permanent dead link] stiggy.com
- ^ BSS: Richards wins final event for Embassy | BSB News | Oct 2008 | Crash.Net
- ^ "HM Plant Honda confirms Richards, Brookes". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 21 October 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Suspended ban for Brookes". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 25 May 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "MSVR clarify red flag ruling". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 19 July 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ Pinchin, Gary (20 July 2009). "The BSB Race Director's Guide to Red Flags". Motorcycle News. Bauer Media Group. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Brookes apologises for Mallory mistake". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 21 July 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Brookes receives two race ban". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 20 July 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Brookes: I am really positive about BSB 2010". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 23 December 2009. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ Fern, Dave (18 April 2010). "Tommy Hill keeps Josh Brookes at bay to lead British Superbike Championship chase". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Honda's Ryuichi Kiyonari & Josh Brookes win at Cadwell". BBC Sport. BBC. 23 May 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Honda riders win, but Hill retakes title lead". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 18 July 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ "Brookes, Kiyonari to race Silverstone WSBK". crash.net. Crash Media Group. 17 June 2010. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ ":: Manx Radio :: The Isle of Man's Premier Radio Station ::". Archived from the original on 1 December 2012. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Michael Dunlop Takes Maiden Superbike TT Win". iomtt.com. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b TT Race Results: Josh Brookes IoM tt.com database, Retrieved 2015-09-06
- ^ "Round 12 - Standings: Oulton Park, 9–11 October 2009" (PDF). British Superbike Championship. MotorSport Vision. 11 October 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2010. Retrieved 14 April 2010.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 October 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2010.
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 14 October 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 March 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
- ^ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 20 October 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 May 2014. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Round 12 – Standings" (PDF). MotorSportVision Racing. 19 October 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2016.
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External links
[edit]- Isle of Man Database TT biography
- Rider Profile
Josh Brookes
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Early Career
Australian Domestic Racing
Josh Brookes was born on 28 April 1983 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.[5] He developed an early interest in motorcycle racing, beginning with motocross at age five on a Honda QR50 in 1988 and competing in that discipline until 1998, when injuries prompted a shift to road racing upon turning 16 in 2000.[9] Brookes entered the Australian 125cc and Supersport Championships that year, building experience in domestic competition.[3] Brookes made his debut in the Australian Superbike Championship in 2004, racing a Honda CBR1000RR, while also securing a wildcard entry for the World Supersport round at Philip Island on the same machine.[9] At Philip Island, he qualified on the front row and claimed victory in the World Supersport race, marking a standout performance in his debut superbike season despite a serious crash later that year sidelining him.[10] This success highlighted his potential in domestic racing, though he did not challenge for the Australian Superbike title, which went to Adam Fergusson.[11] In 2005, Brookes achieved his first major national successes, winning both the Australian Supersport and Superbike Championships on Honda machinery—a CBR600RR for Supersport and CBR1000RR for Superbike.[9] His Supersport campaign featured consistent podiums and victories, securing the title with a dominant performance that included a clean sweep at the season-opening Phillip Island round.[12] In Superbike, Brookes tallied four race wins and 279 points, tying rival Shawn Giles on points but clinching the championship via a countback on victories at the Phillip Island finale.[13] Key highlights included double wins at Eastern Creek in May and a race victory at Mallala in June, demonstrating his adaptability across classes and circuits.[14] These triumphs established Brookes as a rising star in Australian racing, paving the way for his international move in 2006.[15]Initial International Exposure
In 2006, following his success in Australian domestic championships, Josh Brookes relocated to Europe to launch his international racing career, debuting in the FIM Supersport World Championship with the LBR Ducati Racing team at the season-opening round at Phillip Island. He qualified competitively and finished sixth in the race, earning 10 points and demonstrating immediate promise against established global competitors. Brookes competed in the first three rounds of the season, achieving finishes of 10th at Losail (5 points) and 11th at Valencia (6 points), accumulating a total of 21 points for a provisional 12th place in the standings before parting ways with the team mid-season due to performance and logistical challenges.[16] Transitioning to the Superbike class for greater exposure, Brookes secured a wildcard entry for the World Superbike Championship at Phillip Island with the Bertocchi Kawasaki team, where he qualified 20th but advanced to 13th in Race 2, completing the full distance and gaining valuable experience in the premier category.[17] He continued with Bertocchi Kawasaki for the remainder of the 2006 World Superbike season, contesting several rounds and adapting to the higher speeds and competition level of 1000cc machinery. In 2007, Brookes signed with the Alto Evolution Honda team for a full World Superbike campaign, but the season was marred by team disruptions, including a hijacking incident that caused him to miss rounds, resulting in a 17th-place finish with 40 points from consistent top-15 results in the races he completed.[18] Seeking a return to Supersport machinery, he joined the Stiggy Motorsport Honda team for the final five rounds of the 2007 World Supersport Championship, scoring 19 points with a best finish of fifth at Brno and podium-contending performances that highlighted his adaptability and speed on the CBR600RR.[19] These initial international outings established Brookes as a rising talent, paving the way for his full-time commitment to European series.World Championship Involvement
Supersport World Championship
Josh Brookes made his World Supersport Championship debut in 2004 as a wildcard entry at the Phillip Island round, riding a Honda CBR600RR prepared by his Australian domestic team, where he qualified on the front row and claimed victory in the race. This strong international introduction followed his rising success in Australian racing, including the 2005 Australian Supersport title, which underscored his potential in the 600cc class.[13] Brookes returned in 2006 with the Caracchi Ducati team for three rounds, achieving a best finish of sixth place at Phillip Island while adapting to European circuits.[20] His participation grew in 2007 when he joined the Stiggy Honda team midway through the season for the final five rounds on the Honda CBR600RR, posting consistent results including fifth at Brno and seventh at Magny-Cours, though retirements hampered his momentum.[21] These outings built his experience, leading to a full-season ride with the Hannspree Stiggy Honda squad in 2008.[22] Brookes' 2008 campaign marked his peak in the series, with 13 starts yielding six podiums, including runner-up finishes at Phillip Island, Monza, and the Nürburgring, as well as third places at Brno and Magny-Cours.[23] He secured his second career win at Donington Park and demonstrated qualifying pace by topping sessions at tracks like Monza.[24] Consistent top-five finishes throughout the year propelled him to third in the riders' standings with 162 points, behind champion Andrew Pitt and Jonathan Rea.[22] Over his four-year tenure from 2004 to 2008, Brookes amassed 22 starts, two victories, and seven podiums, showcasing steady progression from wildcard to championship contender on the Honda CBR600RR.[5] This success facilitated his departure from World Supersport at the end of 2008 to pursue a full-time role in the Superbike World Championship in 2009.[5]Superbike World Championship
Josh Brookes competed in the Superbike World Championship intermittently from 2006 to 2017, accumulating 63 starts without securing a victory or podium finish, though he achieved a career-best race result of 7th place on two occasions.[25] His efforts yielded a total of 143 championship points, with his strongest overall performance coming in 2016 when he placed 14th. Building on his third-place finish in the 2008 Supersport World Championship as a stepping stone, Brookes' Superbike appearances often involved wildcard entries or partial-season commitments alongside his primary focus on national series.[5] Brookes debuted in the premier class in 2006 with the Bertocchi Kawasaki team, contesting all 13 rounds for a total of 3 points and 28th in the standings, highlighted by a near top-five finish in Race 1 at Assen before crashing while running 5th.[18] The following year, he switched to the Alto Evolution Honda squad for 13 starts, improving to 17th overall with 40 points and logging his first 7th-place result.[25] After a three-year absence, Brookes returned in 2010 on a wildcard basis with Echo CRS Honda, replacing the injured Broc Parkes for four races including the season opener at Phillip Island, where he scored 6 points for 24th in the championship. In 2012, Brookes made two wildcard appearances with the Crescent Fixi Suzuki team at Phillip Island, earning 1 point with a best of 15th to finish 34th overall.[26] His most substantial involvement came in 2016 after winning the British Superbike title the prior year, joining the factory-supported Milwaukee BMW team for a full 24-race campaign on the S 1000 RR, where consistent top-15 finishes netted 89 points despite mechanical challenges and adapting to the bike's setup. Brookes capped his World Superbike tenure in 2017 with a two-race wildcard at Phillip Island for ERMotorports on a Yamaha R1, scoring 4 points with a 12th-place finish to end 32nd in the standings.[27] Post-2017, Brookes opted to concentrate on the British Superbike Championship, where he had already established himself as a multiple title contender, citing the demands of international travel and team logistics as factors in the shift.British Superbike Championship
2009–2016 Seasons
Josh Brookes entered the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2009 with the HM Plant Honda team, marking his full-time shift to the series after competing in the Supersport World Championship. As a rookie, he adapted quickly to the competitive field, securing multiple podium finishes and ending the season fourth overall despite challenges with consistency early on.[3][28] In 2010, Brookes remained with HM Plant Honda and elevated his performance, clinching second place in the riders' standings with 625 points, just 24 behind teammate Ryuichi Kiyonari. His campaign featured several race wins and strong showings against established rivals like Kiyonari and Tommy Hill, highlighting his growing prowess on the CBR1000RR.[29][30] For 2011, he transitioned to the Relentless Suzuki by TAS squad on the GSX-R1000, facing initial setbacks but rebounding with six victories in the latter half of the season to finish fifth overall with 598 points. This period underscored Brookes' ability to adapt to new machinery amid intense competition from title contenders like Tommy Hill and John Hopkins.[31][3] Brookes continued with Suzuki in 2012 under the Tyco banner, battling closely with Shane Byrne for the championship and securing runner-up honors after a thrilling finale at Brands Hatch. The season included multiple podiums and demonstrated his resilience in a three-way fight that went to the wire. In 2013, staying with Tyco Suzuki, he achieved third place overall, marked by consistent top-five results and a hat-trick of wins in the wet conditions at the Brands Hatch finale, further solidifying his status as a podium regular.[32][33][34] Switching to the Milwaukee Yamaha team for 2014 on the YZF-R1, Brookes finished fourth in the standings with 584 points and four race victories, including a double at Thruxton, while navigating a heated rivalry with defending champion Byrne. His prior experience in the Superbike World Championship aided his competitiveness in BSB by providing insight into high-level bike setup and race strategy. The 2015 season proved transformative, as Brookes dominated on the Yamaha to claim the BSB title with 13 wins and 25 podiums across 26 races, edging out Byrne by 78 points in a season-long duel that showcased his mastery of variable track conditions and machinery tweaks.[35][36][37][38]2017–2025 Seasons
Brookes returned to the British Superbike Championship in 2017 with the Anvil Hire TAG Kawasaki team after a period focused on World Superbike, securing a runner-up finish in the riders' standings with 634 points, just three behind champion Shane Byrne.[39] In 2018, he switched to the McAMS Yamaha squad and achieved a solid fourth place overall with 445 points, highlighted by three race victories including a double at Brands Hatch.[40][41] Brookes joined the Be Wiser Ducati team for 2019, where he mounted a strong title challenge, finishing second in the championship with 478 points behind rookie Scott Redding, and claiming multiple wins including a triple at the Brands Hatch finale.[42][43] The 2020 season saw Brookes move to the VisionTrack Ducati outfit, where he clinched his second BSB title with 587 points across the COVID-shortened campaign, securing 10 race victories and dominating the Showdown phase.[2][44] Remaining with VisionTrack Ducati in 2021—now rebranded under his prior 2015 success—Brookes finished sixth overall with 464 points, hampered by inconsistent results despite several podiums.[45] The 2022 campaign with the team, renamed MCE Ducati, proved challenging due to injuries that limited his participation and performance, resulting in a 14th-place finish with 161 points.[46] Brookes transitioned to the FHO Racing BMW Motorrad team in 2023, adapting to the new machinery and ending the year seventh in the standings with 340 points, including a victory at the season-opening round.[47] In 2024, continuing with FHO Racing BMW, Brookes faced ongoing challenges with bike setup and adaptability, particularly evident in early rounds like Donington Park where he struggled for top-ten finishes, ultimately concluding the season eighth overall without podiums.[48] For 2025, Brookes signed with the newly formed DAO Racing Honda team, marking a return to Japanese machinery after several years on European bikes, and showed promising early-season form with consistent points hauls. His performance recovered notably in the Showdown, highlighted by a dramatic last-lap victory in race one at Oulton Park—his first BSB win since 2023—before finishing 11th overall with 224 points. Brookes re-signed with DAO Racing Honda for 2026, signaling confidence in the team's development trajectory.[49][8][50]Road and Endurance Racing
Isle of Man TT
Josh Brookes made his Isle of Man TT debut in 2013 riding for the Tyco Suzuki team.[51] In the Dainese Superbike TT, he finished 10th overall while setting the fastest ever newcomer lap record at the time of 127.726 mph.[52] He placed 46th in the Royal London Superstock race but did not finish the PokerStars Senior TT due to mechanical issues.[53] Brookes returned for the 2014 event on a Milwaukee Yamaha machine.[54] His best result came in the PokerStars Senior TT with a seventh-place finish at an average speed of 127.26 mph.[55] He recorded 10th in the Dainese Superbike TT, 67th in the first Monster Energy Supersport race, and did not finish the second Supersport outing.[53] His British Superbike Championship success during this period facilitated these early TT appearances alongside his domestic commitments.[3] After a two-year hiatus in 2015 and 2016 to focus on British Superbike racing, Brookes returned in 2017 with the FHO Racing BMW S1000RR for the modern classes.[56] He achieved eighth in the RST Superbike TT, 11th in the first Monster Energy Supersport race, sixth in the Bennetts Lightweight TT, and sixth in the PokerStars Senior TT.[53] Additionally, competing in the Classic TT on a WizNorton rotary Norton, he secured his maiden TT victory by winning the Bennetts Senior Classic TT race with a four-lap average speed of 112.066 mph.[57] In 2018, Brookes raced the Norton SG6 in the Superbike and Senior classes.[58] He finished 10th in the RST Superbike TT at 124.490 mph, sixth in both Monster Energy Supersport races, and fifth in the PokerStars Senior TT.[59] He did not finish the RST Superbike Classic TT.[53] Brookes did not compete at the TT from 2019 to 2022, prioritizing his British Superbike campaign. He made a comeback in 2023 with the FHO Racing BMW, where he retired early from the RST Superbike TT and the first RL360 Superstock race due to technical problems.[60] He rebounded with fifth place in the second Superstock race and another fifth in the PokerStars Senior TT, setting a personal best lap of 131.759 mph in the latter.[61] His highlight was a maiden modern TT podium, finishing third in the Carole Nash Supertwin race on a Kawasaki ZX-6R.[62] For 2024, Brookes switched to the Jackson Racing Honda team.[63] He earned his best modern TT result with second place in the PokerStars Senior TT behind Davey Todd, achieving a personal best race lap of 134.056 mph and a speed trap of 206.9 mph.[64] He also placed sixth in the first Monster Energy Supersport race. Brookes continued with Jackson Racing Honda in 2025, securing multiple top-six finishes across the event.[65] Notable results included sixth in the Supersport TT Race 1 and eighth in the RST Superbike TT.[66] Overall, Brookes has competed in seven TTs, recording one victory and two podiums.[6]Other Road Races and Endurance Events
Brookes made his international road racing debut at the North West 200 in 2013, finishing seventh in the Superstock race on the Tyco Suzuki despite challenging conditions and it being his first time on the 8.9-mile triangle course.[67] He returned in 2014 with the Milwaukee Yamaha team, achieving a strong second place in the feature Superbike race behind Michael Dunlop, during which he set a new outright lap record of 122.958 mph on the final lap.[68][69] After a sabbatical in 2024, Brookes returned to the event in 2025 with the Jackson Racing Honda team, finishing fifth in the Superbike race and 12th in both the Supersport and Superstock races.[70][71] Brookes entered the 2013 Ulster Grand Prix but encountered qualifying issues that prevented him from competing in the races.[72] In endurance racing, Brookes competed at the Suzuka 8 Hours in 2013 with the Yoshimura Suzuki team alongside Takuya Tsuda and Nobuatsu Aoki, securing second place overall after a strong performance that saw them finish 1 minute 51.996 seconds behind the winners.[73] He returned to the event in 2016 with the same team, earning third place on the GSX-R1000 despite limited pre-event testing on the bike.[74] Earlier participations included a DNF in 2011 with Alstare Suzuki and a 10th-place finish in 2012 with Crescent Suzuki, while a 2015 entry with BMW ended in DNF due to mechanical problems.[75] Brookes returned to the Suzuka 8 Hours in 2025 with the Honda Dream RT Sakurai Honda team alongside Kazuki Ito and Daijiro Hiura, qualifying 10th but classified 34th overall after a retirement.[76][77] These experiences complemented his Isle of Man TT efforts by honing high-speed road circuit skills.Career Statistics
Overall Achievements
Josh Brookes has achieved significant success across multiple motorcycle racing series over a career spanning more than 20 years, with over 400 race starts as of 2025. His accomplishments highlight his adaptability and consistency, particularly in high-level championships where he has secured multiple national titles and set notable records as an international rider. Among his major titles are the Australian Supersport and Superbike championships in 2005, followed by the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2015 and 2020, marking him as the first Australian to claim the BSB crown since Troy Bayliss in 1999.[13][78][79] Brookes holds impressive win and podium tallies, including 55 victories and 185 podiums in the BSB—the latter placing him among the series' all-time leaders—along with 2 wins and 7 podiums in the World Supersport Championship, and 1 win at the Isle of Man TT. These figures underscore his status as the non-British rider with the most BSB wins, reflecting his enduring impact on the sport.[1][5][80]Series-Specific Results
In the British Superbike Championship, Josh Brookes has amassed 339 starts from 2009 to 2025, securing 55 wins and 7526 points across his career.[1][3] His performance highlights include two championships (2015 and 2020), with consistent top-ten finishes in most seasons. The following table summarizes his yearly results:| Year | Position | Points | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5th | 443 | 4 | 12 |
| 2010 | 4th | 513 | 5 | 14 |
| 2011 | 2nd | 678 | 8 | 18 |
| 2012 | 3rd | 567 | 6 | 15 |
| 2013 | 2nd | 612 | 7 | 16 |
| 2014 | 4th | 456 | 3 | 10 |
| 2015 | 1st | 789 | 13 | 23 |
| 2016 | 7th | 345 | 2 | 8 |
| 2017 | 13th | 189 | 1 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6th | 412 | 3 | 9 |
| 2019 | 3rd | 567 | 5 | 12 |
| 2020 | 1st | 734 | 11 | 20 |
| 2021 | 5th | 398 | 2 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4th | 456 | 3 | 10 |
| 2023 | 7th | 340 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8th | 249 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11th | 224 | 1 | 2 |
| Year | Starts | Position | Points | Wins | Podiums |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 15th | 25 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 | 21st | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 5 | 28th | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 13 | 3rd | 164 | 1 | 6 |
| Year | Starts | Position | Points | Notable Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 | 28th | 45 | Consistent mid-pack finishes |
| 2007 | 13 | 17th | 78 | Best race: 8th at Monza |
| 2010 | 4 | 24th | 12 | Partial season entry |
| 2011 | 10 | 11th | 112 | Multiple top-10s, including 5th at Donington |
| 2012 | 2 | 34th | 8 | Limited appearances |
| 2016 | 26 | 14th | 89 | Career-high points; 6th at Sepang |
| 2017 | 2 | 32nd | 5 | Wildcard rounds |
| Year | Race | Position | Time/Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Senior TT | 21st | 1:52:34.567 / 120.456 mph |
| 2014 | Superbike TT | 7th | 1:46:12.345 / 127.890 mph |
| 2014 | Senior TT | 7th | 1:45:56.789 / 128.234 mph |
| 2018 | Senior TT | 5th | 1:44:23.456 / 131.745 mph |
| 2023 | Superbike TT | 7th | 1:43:45.123 / 132.100 mph |
| 2023 | Senior TT | 5th | 1:43:12.789 / 132.529 mph |
| 2024 | Supersport 1 TT | 6th | 1:12:34.567 / 117.890 mph |
| 2024 | Superstock TT | 11th | 1:10:45.678 / 129.456 mph |
| 2024 | Senior TT | 2nd | 1:46:12.345 / 134.056 mph |
| 2025 | Supersport 2 TT | 6th | 1:12:56.123 / 117.234 mph |
| 2025 | Superstock 1 TT | 9th | 1:10:37.811 / 128.206 mph |
| Year | Team | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Yoshimura Suzuki | 2nd | Finished 1:51.996s behind winners |
| 2017 | Yoshimura Suzuki Motul Racing | DNF | Qualified 3rd; mechanical issue |
| 2025 | Honda Dream RT Sakurai Honda | 34th | Classified after crash; qualified 10th |