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Australian export Jason O’Halloran will remain with Honda Racing for the 2017 British Superbike Championship aboard the all-new CBR1000RR SP2.

O’Halloran will be joined once again by Dan Linfoot in the factory organisation, in the frame to improve upon his fifth-place finish in 2016.

“I’m really pleased to be back with Honda for 2017,” O’Halloran said. “This year was successful for us, I finished fifth in the championship and it’s the first time I’ve completed a full Superbike season.

“I’m really looking forward to next year, I know we’re going to be stronger with the experience and what we have learnt from this season. I will have the same crew behind me, the same team and we’ll have the new Fireblade, which is exciting.

“I have raced the last model Fireblade since 2008, which is a long stint and have worked with Honda on the development, so it’s an exciting time with the new CBR – I can’t wait to ride it now! 2017 will be my 10th year with Honda, so it’s a bit of a landmark in my career and I’m happy to continue with Honda for another year.

“I have high hopes for 2017 and think I can be a strong challenger for the title. This year we made the Showdown, had my first race win and finished on the podium seven times, so with that in mind, next year is going to be a good one!”

The Honda Racing team is now awaiting delivery of the 2017 model in preparation for the start of the 2017 British Superbike Championship, with the first round at Donington Park on 31 March–2 April.