Defending champion Tommy Hill is ready for a comeback this weekend at the penultimate round of the MCE Insurance British Superbike Championship as the Swan Yamaha rider sets his sights on closing down the 22 point deficit to Title Fighter rivals Josh Brookes and Shane 'Shakey' Byrne.

A disastrous start to the Showdown last weekend left Hill pointless in the opening race and then mugged for third on the final lap by double podium finisher Alex Lowes. However the Swan Yamaha rider admits he has put last weekend behind him and knows that he needs to add to his winning tally this weekend to put him in a fighting position ahead of the final round at Brands Hatch in October.

Hill said:

"Last weekend was a disappointing start to the Showdown and our title defence but it also shows how quickly the championship can turn around in an instant. It was totally out of our hands but was definitely not what we needed; we need to be winning races.

"As the saying goes it all for us to gain and everyone else's to lose at Silverstone. Hopefully we can push on and if the others have some bad luck then we can be back up there ready for the three races at Brands Hatch. We will be coming out at Silverstone to ride at the top of our game; nothing but wins will do from now until the last race of the season. We are now on the back foot but it can all change so quickly; we know the job ahead and we won't be giving up yet!"

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