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The second day of the two-day test at the Australian track did not conclude positively for Honda HRC. Jake Dixon sustained wrist fractures in a crash on Tuesday, ruling him out of WorldSBK Round 1, leaving Tetsuta Nagashima to complete the test for the factory squad and Ryan Vickers for… read more.
Honda HRC rider Jake Dixon suffered a crash at Turn 11 this morning during the second day of the official WorldSBK test at the Phillip Island Circuit (Australia). Following initial checks at the circuit medical centre, it was found that Dixon sustained fractures to his left wrist and a contusion… read more.
Following the presentation of the new CBR1000RR-R livery, the focus now shifts to the Honda HRC team as preparations continue ahead of the next week’s 2026 Superbike World Championship season opener in Australia. With the stunning new 2026 livery of the CBR1000RR-R revealed, focus now shifts to the people behind… read more.
Honda HRC has today unveiled the stunning new livery of the CBR1000RR-R with which factory riders Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra will compete in the 2026 Superbike World Championship. The WorldSBK CBR1000RR-R retains the iconic tricolour scheme of previous seasons but ups the intensity of its red and blue elements,… read more.
Despite a positive recovery process, Somkiat Chantra will not be fit in time to participate in Round 1 of the Superbike World Championship, set to take place at Phillip Island, Australia, on 20–22 February 2026. The Thai rider visited Bangkok Hospital on 28 January, where his condition was assessed positively… read more.
After testing at Jerez, the Honda HRC team completed another day of testing with Dixon and two days with replacement rider Nagashima, this time at Portugal’s Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. Honda HRC was back on track on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January, fielding Jake Dixon as he continues his… read more.
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The Honda HRC team and factory rider Jake Dixon take on the elements during testing at the Jerez Circuit in Spain. Honda HRC factory rider Jake Dixon had wet weather to contend with as he took to the Jerez Circuit on Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 January with the CBR1000RR-R… read more.
Following further medical examinations after his return to Thailand, Somkiat Chantra successfully underwent surgery on both arms on Saturday, 17 January, at Bangkok Hospital. His right arm has been placed in a cast, while the left arm did not require one. Further updates on Chantra’s recovery timeline will be provided… read more.
Somkiat Chantra suffered a crash during a private training session at the Sepang International Circuit while riding a stock Honda CBR1000RR-R machine. The Thai rider was taken to hospital in Kuala Lumpur, where X-rays identified a fracture to his right forearm. Back in Thailand, Chantra will undergo further medical assessments.… read more.
