Josh Brookes leaves DAO Racing

Australian claimed TT podium with team this year

TT competitor, Josh Brookes has left DAO Racing.

The team has confirmed the two-time British Superbike champion is departing after representing the squad in 2025 and 2026 in the British Superbike Championship (BSB).

Furthermore, Brookes also led the team's charge on its return to the Isle of Man TT Races this year where the rider secured a third-placed finish in the Senior race and fourth spot in the Superbike race.

In a post on DAO Racing's social media channels, Brookes is thanking the team for 'two great years' of working together:

The team's return to the comeback to road racing this year also saw DAO Racing take on the 2026 North West 200 were Brookes also impressed for the squad with a third-placed finish in the Superstock race and fifth-placed finishes in two of the Superbike events.

DAO Racing Team Manager, Jonny Bagnall, adds: "Josh has brought a huge amount of experience and knowledge to DAO Racing, and it has been a pleasure to work with him over the past two seasons. We have shared some great moments together; and his experience as a two-time British Superbike Champion has been an important part of our journey.

"Racing is a challenging environment, and we have worked hard together through the highs and the lows. We would like to thank Josh for his commitment, honesty and determination throughout his time with us; and we wish him every success and happiness in whatever comes next."