Former British champ Tommy Searle is to face Jeffrey Herlings and Max Anstie after signing up for the Hawkstone International on February 11. The Kawasaki MXGP ace, who missed most of the 2017 through injuries, is super quick on the Shropshire sand where he will make his 2018 race debut.

Tommy said: “I’m looking forward to racing at the Hawkstone International for my first race of 2018. It is a great track and I can’t wait to be there as it’s always one of the biggest races in the UK. It’s always great to race in front of the British fans, bring it on!”