Having previously agreed terms with 2015 BSB champion and runner-up in the 2019 Bennetts British Superbike Championship Josh Brookes, Paul Bird Motorsport has signed Christian Iddon to partner him in the PBM Ducati Team for the 2020 Bennetts British Superbike Championship.

Iddon from Stockport, secured the 2019 BSB Rider’s Cup with a great performance late in the season having suffered a broken leg earlier in the year and although he didn’t miss any races, it hindered his chances of the title. Yet to win a race in BSB, he has secured 12 podiums from his 135 starts since his debut in 2010.

Prior to embarking on a successful road racing career, ‘Iddo’ was a multiple British Supermoto champion who has experience in World Superbikes and World Supersport, including a third place at Magny Cours in 2013. His best result in BSB is seventh in both the 2017 and 2019 seasons.

Iddon said: “This is a dream opportunity for me, for which I can’t thank Paul and the PBM team enough, and I intend to grab it with both hands.

“I know this is a prized ride with such a good team and bike, so I plan on making the most of it. I can’t wait to get started and I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead.”

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