Overview

• The all-new pairing replaces Iker Lecuona and Xavi Vierge after four seasons with Honda’s factory squad.
• Both riders will make their WorldSBK debuts in 2026, transitioning from the Grand Prix paddock to the CBR1000RR-R.
• Chantra becomes the first Thai rider to compete full-time in WorldSBK as a factory rider.
• Chantra switches after an injury-disrupted MotoGP rookie year with LCR Honda that produced limited points.
• Dixon joins with six Moto2 victories and prior production-bike experience as 2018 British Superbike runner-up, as HRC reiterates a goal to bring Honda back to the top.