Honda Racing UK has officially announced its full rider line-up for the 2026 British Championship season, as well as the team competing at the North West 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. The Japanese manufacturer enters the new season with a powerful combination of proven winners and TT legends.
Jason O’Halloran Joins Ryan Vickers in British Superbike
Joining the already-announced Ryan Vickers in the 2026 British Superbike Championship (BSB) is reigning Endurance World Champion Jason O’Halloran.
O’Halloran returns to the domestic series where he has already delivered major success, including 28 BSB race wins, and re-joins a team he knows extremely well from earlier seasons with Honda Racing. With his championship pedigree and experience, O’Halloran will be targeting nothing less than the 2026 BSB title.
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Jack Kennedy Continues Honda Supersport Campaign
In British Supersport, five-time champion Jack Kennedy will continue into his third consecutive year with Honda Racing as he chases an incredible sixth Supersport crown.
Despite narrowly missing back-to-back championships in 2025, Kennedy delivered consistent wins and podium finishes throughout the season, reinforcing his position as the benchmark rider in the Supersport class.
Dean Harrison Stays with Honda for TT and North West 200
After a dominant year on the roads, including a 100% podium record at the 2025 Isle of Man TT and two Superstock victories, Dean Harrison remains with Honda Racing for 2026. Harrison also delivered podiums at the North West 200 and competitive pace on the short circuits.
As part of his 2026 programme, Harrison will also move into the National Superstock Championship, complementing his road-racing commitments. His TT victories at the event that forged Honda’s racing heritage strengthen the marque’s status as the most successful manufacturer in TT history.
John McGuinness MBE Returns for Milestone Year
Joining Harrison once again is road-racing icon John McGuinness MBE.
The 2026 season marks two major milestones for McGuinness:
• his 30th year of competition at the Isle of Man TT, and
• his 100th start at the North West 200.
Top-ten finishes at both events in 2025, alongside personal-best lap times across several short circuits, show that McGuinness’s pace remains undiminished. His continued partnership with Honda allows him to further build on a career that has made him one of the most celebrated road racers of all time.
Meet the Full Honda Racing Team at Motorcycle Live 2025
All five factory Honda Racing riders will make their first public appearance at Motorcycle Live (MCL) at The NEC on Sunday 16th November.
