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Johnson signs for Gulf BMW

Australian targets 'podiums and victories'

Australian rider David Johnson has signed for Gulf BMW Road Racing Team for the 2018 season.

He'll be riding the S1000RR machine in the North West 200, a number of British Superbike rounds and of course the Isle of Man TT.

'Podiums and potential victories' have been set out as the primary goals for the team.

Of the move, Johnson says he's 'confident' it can push him to the 'next level at the TT'.

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