We have just received a direct quote from Virgin Yamaha concerning this matter, as follows

"Having just spoken to Steve, I can say that Steve Hislop is definitely NOT retiring".

Steve commented "I enjoy my racing and I am as fit now as I was 10 years ago. Why would I want to retire? I appreciate why people see me as the elder Statesman of the paddock, but I'm still winning races and I'm going for another British Superbike Championship aboard the Virgin Mobile Yamaha."

Team Virgin Mobile

Great News and we at TTwebsite wish you all the best in the forthcoming season Hizzy.