British Superbike champion Shane Byrne has signed a new two-year deal with Paul Bird Motorsport.

Kent racer Byrne won his fifth title last month and is targeting further glory on his Be Wiser Ducati after agreeing new terms with team owner Bird.

Byrne said: "I am so happy to have signed this new deal with Paul.

"The really strange thing for me is this is the first time that I have agreed a two year contract in BSB and I have a massive grin on my face.

"We have such a huge amount of mutual respect and we both know that we always give one hundred percent from both sides.

“I'm personally feeling remarkably proud of everything we achieved, not only this year, but in all the years I've ridden for Paul. He's played such a massive part in my success, and together we now have another shot at two titles, and who knows how many more.

“It has been an amazing season; to take a brand new bike and turn it into a championship winner is a testament to all the hard work myself and the team put in during the season.

“I am so, so happy to have the opportunity to fight for another two titles. The fifth one was the groundwork, the foundations, and now I want to continue the success. I only ever want to line up on the grid to win races and fight for championships.”