Honda has broadcasts its manufacturing unit rider line-up for the 2026 WorldSBK season, with Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra shifting over from the grand prix paddock.
Chantra will be a part of HRC’s manufacturing unit World Superbike workforce after a yr in MotoGP with the satellite tv for pc LCR Honda workforce, whereas Dixon will arrive after seven seasons in Moto2 which have yielded six grand prix wins to this point.
For each riders, 2026 will mark a debut season in WorldSBK, though Dixon has earlier Superbike expertise in BSB, the place he completed as runner-up in 2018 to Leon Haslam. Dixon additionally wildcarded on the UK Spherical in 2017, ending ninth in Race 2.
Each riders are signed for the 2026 season however the assertion asserting their seize by HRC makes reference solely to 2026.
“We’re happy to welcome Somkiat Chantra and Jake Dixon as manufacturing unit riders of the Honda HRC WorldSBK Group from 2026,” mentioned HRC Normal Supervisor Taichi Honda.
“Chantra, the primary Thai rider ever to win in Moto2 and to race in MotoGP, now takes an necessary new step throughout the Honda household, extending his profession on the worldwide high degree as the primary Thai rider to compete full-time within the Superbike World Championship as a manufacturing unit rider.
“Dixon, a a number of Moto2 grand prix winner, has constantly demonstrated the velocity and dedication required to achieve a championship as aggressive as WorldSBK.
“Collectively, their expertise, expertise, and racing spirit might be beneficial property as we proceed to strengthen our place within the collection.
“We stay absolutely dedicated to the WorldSBK challenge, with a transparent objective – to deliver Honda again to the highest of the championship.”
