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TT 2023: I'm jumping back in at the deep end says Johnson

Aussie making return at no.1 at his first TT since 2019

David Johnson says it feels like he's 'jumping straight in at the deep end' by starting at no.1 on his return to the TT.

The Australian rider is racing on the mountain course for the first time since 2019 after he missed last year's event due to injury.

During the opening practice yesterday, he clocked a fastest time of 124.49mph on his Superstock machine.

This year he's riding for the C & L Fairburn Properties by Jackson Racing outfit, and Johnson says he has full confidence in the team since signing the deal with them:

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