Dungannon’s Adam Brown has renewed motivation in this year’s British Supersport Championship when he will ride a Ducati Panigale V2 for Josh Davies Motorsport.

The 20-year-old has been retained for 2026 by JDM for a second consecutive season and will be joined in the team by Ipswich rider Corey Tinker.

Brown will be aiming to progress this year and secure some points-scoring finishes in the highly competitive championship after earning a best result of 19th last year in the second race at Brands Hatch.

The team has made the switch from a Yamaha R6 to the Ducati V2 and Brown is excited to take on a new challenge this year.

placeholder image — Adam Brown (left) with JDM team owner Josh Davies and new British Supersport team-mate Corey Tinker

“I’m pleased to be back with the JDM team for 2026,” he said. “It didn’t take a second to decide to continue for another year.

“New machinery comes with new ambition and new motivation. I think this year is going to be a massive step forward in seeing what we can achieve with JDM.

“There’s been a lot going on behind the scenes to hit the ground running.”

Tinker spent four seasons racing in Spain before returning to the British Supersport Championship in 2025, finishing 28th in the series and scoring seven points.

“I’m excited to be part of the JDM family for the 2026 season,” said the 20-year-old.

“It’s going to be a big year for me where hopefully we can work well and bring everything together now I have a full year back in the BSB series after four years.

“Of course, the goal is to get some podiums. I’m ready for this new challenge ahead and want to thank the entire JDM team for this great opportunity; I’m excited to work together.”

Team owner Josh Davies was impressed by Brown’s improvement last year and hailed the Northern Ireland rider’s “grit and determination”.

“We are pleased to have re-signed Adam, who demonstrated outstanding grit and determination throughout last year and showed consistent improvement as the season progressed,” said Davies.

“We’re looking forward to seeing what he can accomplish this season on the Ducati.”

The opening round of the 2026 British Superbike Championship takes place at Oulton Park in Cheshire over the May Bank Holiday weekend from May 2-4.