Sam Hornsey has announced his shock decision that he is retiring from all forms of racing with an immediate effect, which is the rea💖son behind his absence from the second round of the MCE British Superbike 🍌championship.

Hornsey graduated from the British Supersport championship last year to step into BSB with Team WD-40 K💝awasaki and despite competing in the 2016 season opener at Silverstone three weeks ago ▨- claiming a pair of 19th place finishes on debut - he has chosen to step away from racing altogether.

The BSB rookie had been absent from the opening free practice session at Oulton Park and officially a🐟nnounced his retirement via his Facebook page with an explanation🐷 behind his decision.

"Sorry✨ for the lack of information on here lately and as the team haven't announced anything and everyone is now already at Oulton Park this weekend, I guess I should let you all know why I am not there," Hornsey said on Facebook. "I officially retired fꦛrom all forms of racing earlier in the week.

"I will not be continuing in BSB wi✤th WD-40 onboard the SBK and for people who keep asking I won't be going to World Supersport with Profile Racing either.

"I'd like to take this opportunity to tha𓃲nk everyone for there long and ongoing support throughout my 6 years in BSB. And I wish every racer a very safe a successful career. Thanks again all."