Cal Crutchlow will be aiming for a first MotoGP podium this weekend.
And the Ramsey resident will have a partisan crowd to roar him on, as the latest round of the championship is the British MotoGP at Silverstone.
A crash in qualifying last year put him out of the race.
Crutchlow has had a pretty solid second season at this level so far, securing a couple of fourth-place finishes.
And he has the backing of 2010 champion Jorge Lorenzo.
Lorenzo has said he believes Crutchlow has the talent and potential to become a MotoGP champion in the future.
He adds that if Crutchlow finds more consistency, he will win races and attain podium finishes.
FC Isle of Man searching for elusive home win against Pilkington
Hockey: Two leagues split for crucial stage of mixed season
Rugby: Douglas face big clash against Vale of Lune
Football: Defending prem champions Peel on the road in western clash
