Ramsey resident Cal Crutchlow will go from second on the grid in Sunday's Czech MotoGP.
He's qualified just behind championship leader Jorge Lorenzo.
Crutchlow's Monster Yamaha Tech 3 team has confirmed an all-British rider line-up for next season, as he'll be joined by Bradley Smith.
Cycling: Matthew Bostock named in GB track world championships squad
Manx rider part of national team competing in Chile next week
Equestrian: Ingham and Great Britain win final leg of Nations Cup
British squad finishes third in series overall
Manx racing organisations pay tribute to Ian Lougher career
Ten-time TT winner announced retirement earlier this week
Athletics: Leeming and Mylchreest impress in Manchester Half Marathon
Several Manx competitors part of race last Sunday (12 October)