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James Toseland can arguably be considered to be the senior member of the Brit-pack, in terms of achievement rather than age, as he was Superbike World Champion in 2004 and 2007 before switching to the MotoGP class for two seasons. Having returned to 1000cc production-based action this year, the Yamaha Sterilgarda man currently sits sixth in the Championship and is hoping for a boost as the season's end approaches.

"I've always had good support over the years and every British rider wants to do well at home. Hopefully we all have a great weekend and get some British riders on the podium. That's what it's all about - it's about getting a British rider on the podium at the British race," said Toseland, who was at Silverstone on Tuesday 20 July.

Speaking about the new circuit layout, Toseland added: "It seems a great layout. I watched MotoGP and they had a great race. There's a good five or six overtaking points for a bike. I'm looking forward to World Superbikes, especially with seven British riders. I think we've had five British riders on the podium this year. There's every chance that there will be three British riders on the podium at Silverstone, just like in Assen. I've always had good results at Silverstone. I won on the Ducati here in ‘05 and was on the podium in '06. It's been a track I've done well on, so I'm looking forward to coming back here. With MotoGP, Formula 1 and British Superbikes, Silverstone has got all the major events now - it's nice to be on this kind of stage."