World Superbike rookie Jules Cluzel gave FIXI Crescent Suzuki its best-ever result in the eni FIM Superbike World Championship last weekend, in the team's home round at Silverstone. The Frenchman took a stunning second in race two, after leading the race for three laps. He got a good start from 10th on the grid and by the end of lap-one had moved up four places. He continued his march through the field and by lap-eight was in the top-three. Cluzel was involved in a monumental battle with a number of riders for the top places including team-mate Camier, which saw the FIXI Crescent Suzuki duo take first and second place as the race wore on.

Cluzel battled on in to second place, but as the rain got heavier the Frenchman crashed out. Cluzel never let go of his machine and quickly re-mounted and for once luck was on the side of the FIXI Crescent Suzuki man, as unfortunately another rider also crashed and the race was red-flagged. The result was declared from the previous lap, which saw Cluzel take a deserved second place.

"It has been really good" said Jules Cluzel "especially in the second race because I chose the right tyre and my pace was fast. I didn't get a very good start, but in the dry I was able to come back and when I saw some little spots of rain I continued to push hard because it was not wet. I had some chance to make up some places and for the first time this season the rain helped me. The last lap was unbelievable though, because as I arrived in the corner it was impossible to stay on the bike, but I was able to get back on and then the race was stopped, so I finished second. I think I deserved this result and I want to say thank-you to my team for all their hard work. I also want to congratulate Leon on a great podium and wish him a very Happy Birthday - I enjoyed his cake!"