The North West 200 is underway in Northern Ireland with the top racers taking part before the upcoming TT races.
It’s an opportunity to put in a solid performance and ensure everything is working with bike and rider ahead of the motorsport festival.
Steve Parrish is part of the presentation team for the ITV4 TT racing coverage.
He says it will act as an opportunity for one rider in particular to get to grips with his new team:
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