Jonathan Rea came fourth and ninth in the latest round of the Superbike World Championship at Silverstone at the weekend.
Tweeting this morning, the Castletown resident said, "Not the weekend we hoped for but happy that Silverstone is done.
"Thanks for all the messages of support, it really helps to stay motivated!"
Rea currently lies fifth in the championship standings.
'She changed my life': Tributes paid to former schoolteacher
'Mrs Messenger' was a netball coach and taught at Castle Rushen High School
David Mullarkey selected by Great Britain for road running championships
Island athletics star heading for Denmark
Harris wins opening qualifying round at US Open
He beat Gonzalo Beuno by two sets
Michael Dunlop wins Senior Classic TT
Seven Mountain Course victories for Ballymoney man in 2026