Overview

• Nitrous confirmed Irwin will line up alongside reigning champion and current series leader Kyle Ryde in 2026.
• Irwin’s 2025 campaign was interrupted by fractures to his hip socket and pelvis in a Snetterton practice crash, followed by sacrum surgery.
• After parting with PBM Ducati, he returned at Thruxton on Yamaha machinery and has since recorded a best finish of sixth at Donington Park.
• Irwin says he has a defined pre-season program and expects to challenge Ryde for next year’s title.
• Team owner David Williams welcomed the retention and praised Irwin’s talent, while Crash reported Ryde’s deal now runs to 2027 and he enters Assen 28 points ahead of Bradley Ray.