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The Petronas MIE Honda outfit has confirmed an immediate split with Scottish rider Tarran Mackenzie ahead of the seventh round of the WorldSBK season.
The Petronas MIE Honda outfit announced they are parting ways with Scottish rider Tarran Mackenzie ahead of the seventh round of the WorldSBK season. Mackenzie and MIE Honda started working together in 2023 during the Supersport World Championship. Their collaboration led to MIE’s first win at Most in Race 2, earning them a promotion to WorldSBK for 2024 and 2025. The split comes before Mackenzie’s home round in Donington, and his future plans remain uncertain. Mackenzie expressed gratitude towards the team for the opportunities and positive moments they shared, while Team Principal Midori Moriwaki acknowledged Mackenzie’s contributions and professionalism. Mackenzie’s next move might be a return to the British paddock with PBM Ducati due to an injury to Glenn Irwin.
