Sencat by Swan Racing has announced the signing of multiple race-winner Christian Iddon to the team ahead of their British Superbike Championship campaign in 2026.
The team announced a move to Yamaha for the new year at the final round of the 2025 season at Brands Hatch and now Iddon is relishing the chance to line up on the 2025 title-winning R1. Iddon is now eagerly looking ahead to the 2026 season as he aims to add to his five race wins in the series and a best result of third place in the overall standings in 2020.
Iddon said: “I am genuinely super excited to get the chance to jump on the championship-winning bike; it is what we all aspire to do, because the facts are in the results and the results this bike has achieved speak for themselves. The team are super passionate about racing and that was a big factor for me too; we are building the structure and I wouldn’t have joined the team if I didn’t think they were capable of making sure we are in a position to run at the front.
“From my side, I am coming off one of my best years in racing and for a number of reasons; it has been one of the most enjoyable seasons I have ever had, but also I think this is about the best I have ever ridden too. It does not always show on results, but I think I have had some of my best ever races and I am feeling super confident. It was a hard decision to leave the FS-3 team and I am incredibly grateful to them for this season and everything they have done. We parted on fantastic terms and I wish them well for the future.
“I think together, myself and Sencat by Swan Racing Yamaha can do an incredible job and the work starts straight away. My goal when I came into BSB was to take the title and I am still here to try to achieve that goal. If I didn’t believe I was capable, I wouldn’t do it and that is why I am here and we have come together to try and achieve that goal. There is a lot of hard work to get to that position, there are a lot of incredibly talented riders and fantastic teams in the championship to go up against, but that is what we are aiming for.
Team Owner Chris Barnes commented: “So the news is out! Sencat by Swan Racing have signed Christian Iddon, this is fantastic news for my team, and everyone involved. Everyone in the team works so hard and we are extremely proud that we have attracted a rider of Christian’s experience for 2026.
“Christian is an absolute class act and we all can’t wait to work with him. We have no doubt that Christian on a Yamaha R1 is capable of winning races and together have the pedigree needed to win a championship, and that’s the goal.
“We already have the bikes and are nearly ready to go testing straight away. This we believe is a huge advantage as we will be able to hit the ground running and be up to speed ready for round one next May. In regards to the second bike, we are currently in negotiations so watch this space!”
The Sencat by Swan Racing team will make further announcements on their 2026 rider line-up in due course.