The PHR Efficiency staff may have a much bigger staff than anticipated for the Isle of Man TT.
Not solely will Peter Hickman’s staff subject himself, however they may also run two different riders.
Pierre-Yves Bian, a former TT podium finisher, and newcomer Barry Burrell are beneath the PHR banner.
Hickman, the 14-time TT race winner, will compete within the Supersport TT on a Trooper Triumph by PHR Efficiency bike.
Bian (who completed second to Hickman in a 2023 Supertwin race) may also race within the Supersport TT for PHR Efficiency.
Hickman and Bian may also contest the Supertwin TT. Hickman will run a Swan Racing PHR Efficiency Yamaha, and Bian has a PHR Efficiency Aprilia.
Bian, at his fourth TT this 12 months, has added the 1000cc race to his schedule. He’ll run a PHR Efficiency BMW.
Peter Hickman provides two new riders to PHR for Isle of Man TT
“I’m actually enthusiastic about this 12 months’s TT and having a stronger PHR Efficiency staff on the grid,” mentioned Hickman.
“I’ve bought quite a lot of time for Pierre and he’s in a great place and assured forward of this 12 months’s TT so with the Triumph having improved rather a lot over the winter, I’m trying ahead to seeing what we will each do.
“We’ve performed quite a lot of work to my Yamaha over the winter months as we’re all the time searching for extra horsepower.
“My measurement and stature imply it’s all the time robust and we’re nonetheless missing a bit with the straight-line velocity of the Yamaha.
“It’s enhancing on a regular basis although and the main target has been on each engine and exhaust growth.”
Burrell will debut on the TT after 89 British Superbike Championship begins.
“I’ve identified and raced in opposition to Barry since about 2002 and it’s nice to have him within the staff for his TT debut,” Hickman mentioned.
“I’ll assist him as a lot as I can and the place I can and that’s just about the PHR Efficiency philosophy.
“We like to assist folks the place we will and with Pierre and Barry we’ve bought two nice riders within the staff.”
