Aussie Josh Brookes will remain in BSB for 2013 aboard a GSX-R1000.

Josh Brookes has been confirmed with Tyco Suzuki for the 2013 British Superbike Championship season, the team having finalised terms with both Suzuki and Tyco Security Products.

Brookes is delighted to remain with Suzuki for a third consecutive BSB season.

“I’m with the best team in the BSB paddock so I’d have to say ‘why would I leave?’,” he said. “It was all pretty straightforward and an easy decision to make if I’m honest. Philip Neill put a deal in front of me that for me, proved my value to the team and made me realise that they really wanted me there for 2013.

“It’s nice to know they value me as the rider they want to win a championship with, and I appreciate that. It took me a while to begin with, but I’m very happy riding the GSX-R1000 and they’ve built a good team around me, so continuing was the only option.

“It’s important for me to be in a comfortable environment as there’s enough stress during the year and Tyco Suzuki provides that.”

Team manager Phillip Neill is just as excited to have Brookes back onboard.

“While we still have a lot of work to do this season and our focus is 100 percent on the job in hand – which is to try and win the BSB title with Josh in October – I must admit it is really satisfying to have secured his services for 2013 at this early stage,” Neill said.

“It really was an easy negotiation with Josh and I would go as far to say it was never in any doubt. When the rider is happy with his team, and the team, manufacturer and sponsors are comfortable with the rider, the outcome is usually inevitable – as it was in this case.”