DAO Racing has introduced its BSB line-up for the 2026 season, with Josh Brookes and Lee Jackson retained by the crew.
Each Brookes and Jackson had been new additions to the DAO crew for the 2025 BSB season because the Thai-owned squad change from Kawasaki to Honda equipment.
There have been constructive indicators from each riders all through the season – though Jackson has been out of motion since July with left leg and again accidents – the spotlight being Brookes’ podium, the crew’s first in BSB, at Donington in Could.
The Australian hopes that sticking with DAO in 2026 will enable him to construct on the foundations put collectively in 2025.
“The rationale I re-signed is that we had a terrific yr, not precisely the outcomes we had been in search of, however I’ve actually loved the yr we’ve got had to this point with the crew, the crew, and the ambiance of the way it all operates,” stated Brookes.
“I’m not shy of a problem, so I really feel like we’ve got a problem on our fingers.
“We haven’t had the outcomes we’re in search of. So, the problem is just going to increase into subsequent yr now, however no less than we’ve got the continuity to maneuver ahead.
“It additionally offers us some confidence that what we’re engaged on this yr goes to prosper into subsequent yr. So, for me, it’s all constructive mindset and searching ahead to the longer term.”
Jackson added: “I’m delighted to be re-signing for DAO Racing for 2026. When the chance was there for me to signal, I didn’t must assume twice. This yr has not been my finest season in BSB, however the crew have labored tirelessly all yr and have put a terrific bike beneath me when I’ve been right here.
“To have the chance to re-sign and are available again subsequent yr with a stronger bundle and a full yr’s value of information, I’m actually wanting ahead to returning.
“I do know I can carry out on the entrance finish of BSB and provides DAO Racing what I wished to offer them this yr.
“The yr isn’t over but, we nonetheless have just a few extra rounds, however I do know that racing for DAO Racing subsequent yr, we are able to do a incredible job and having that consistency, similar crew, similar bike, coming into a brand new season is all the time going to offer you that higher hand, so I’m actually wanting ahead to it.”
Crew Proprietor Sommai Nantakoon commented on her personal pleasure at retaining the Brookes-Jackson line-up for 2026.
“I’m actually excited for subsequent yr,” she stated.
“This primary yr has been necessary to be taught the bike and collect the info, however within the second yr, we need to be there on the entrance. I additionally need each the riders to be glad and so I’m very glad that each riders have re-signed for the 2026 season.”
Crew Supervisor Jonny Bagnall added: “I feel it was necessary with us transferring to Honda this yr and it being our first yr with the producer that we stored the identical riders to maintain our improvement programme going with the bike to maintain that consistency there.
“As nicely, each riders have been performing nicely and had been eager to remain, so after some temporary discussions, we signed them each for 2026, which takes a load off heading into subsequent yr.”
