Following the hard work done in Spain over recent weeks, the Be Wiser Ducati Racing Team of Shane Byrne and Glenn Irwin continued their pre-season testing schedule at the official MCE BSB tests this week whereby both riders were satisfied with the progress made.

Tuesday's cold conditions at Silverstone saw both riders gain vital set-up information for next week's opening round of the series at the Northamptonshire track whereby Londoner Byrne ended up seventh fastest and Irwin inside the top twenty.

However, it was much better for them at Donington Park today as in front of a big crowd enjoying the Spring sunshine, four-time MCE BSB title winner 'Shakey' held top spot for most of the day before the fully factory-supported Be Wiser Ducati Panigale R was edged into second by 44/1000 seconds late on by Michael Laverty.

Rookie team-mate Glenn Irwin continued his good progress with Paul Bird's Penrith-based squad whereby the Ulsterman used his track knowledge to gradually climb the timesheets and at the conclusion of the day was an impressive eighth overall to stand him in good stead for the opening round.