Milwaukee Yamaha’s Josh Brookes has admitted that fourth in the 2014 British Superbike Championship was a disappointment after showing so much promise at the opening rounds of the season.

Brookes was eighth in Saturday’s opening race, then on Sunday finished fourth in race two and fifth in the final outing, but was edged out to third in the standings by teammate Tommy Bridewell.

“I was really pleased with my riding really I felt like that I’ve rode as good as I could, even in the second race,” Brookes said. “It probably didn’t show that well but I was riding hard, but the bike was everywhere.

“I feel like this weekend for some reason I’ve been underpowered, performance wise, even the slipstream with Tommy I didn’t make any ground and that was a real hindrance on my progress. My results suffered but I feel like I was riding well and so I’m happy with that.

“I’m a bit disappointed that the year’s over and not over for good reasons, but that’s why I’m coming back next year to make it right and do it another time and try and put things right for myself. In my head I know I’m a champion and capable of it, just I need to come back next year and prove it.”

Brookes recently confirmed he will be returning to British Superbikes in 2015, re-signing with the Milwaukee Yamaha outfit to campaign the updated YZF-R1.