Five time champion Jack Kennedy will return for a third consecutive year with Honda Racing in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship, with his sights firmly set on a sixth crown. Meanwhile in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship, Dean Harrison will represent the Louth-based team.
Kennedy remains the most successful rider in the history of the championship, despite missing out a consecutive title in 2025, finishing third in this year’s standings with a score of 12 podium finishes, including four race wins. Now he is ready to fight to regain the title.
Kennedy said: “I’m delighted to remain with Honda Racing for the 2026 season, it’s an amazing team to be a part of and after what we have achieved together already, I’m excited to continue our partnership and fight for another championship.
“The class of field in British Supersport has taken a real step forward of late which makes the challenge that little bit harder, but all the more sweet when you taste victory. I’m just as hungry as I have ever been, the drive, the determination, the passion is absolutely there and I’m giving 110% on and off the bike, which I think is clear to see, we are the only 600 out there consistently doing the business.
“I am solely focused on securing another championship title and I know I have the team around me to provide me with the tools to do so.”
Honda Racing will also feature in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship in 2026. Following a dominant year of racing on the roads, Harrison remains with the team to combine his road-racing programme with a switch to the Superstock class for 2026.
Harrison said: “I’m excited to stay with Honda for another year and keep building on all of the hard work we have already done. Winning at the TT again is an obvious highlight from this year and to step back onto the top step of the podium as a factory Honda rider just shows what we are capable of when we put all of the pieces together.
“We’ve been fast everywhere we’ve raced this year, at the North West we were right at the sharp end and in Supersport I’ve been close to or sometimes even quicker than my teammate, and we know how fast he is! I always get excited about going racing so knowing we have another packed year ahead of us is a great feeling going into the winter.”