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After a “rushed” 2025 season affected by injury, Peter Hickman says he and 8Ten Racing are better prepared for 2026.
Peter Hickman believes his 8Ten Racing BMW team is better prepared for the 2026 season compared to last year, as 2025 was their first season and they were hastily put together after the FHO team withdrew from the British Superbike Championship.
Due to the late start, Hickman and Davey Todd were only able to ride their race bikes at the end of the preseason test or at the opening round, leading to struggles on the short circuits in 2025.
Despite some victories on the roads, including Todd’s, Hickman’s injuries from a crash at the Isle of Man hindered their performance, with the team’s best result being two 13th places from Hickman.
Excited for the upcoming season, Hickman feels the team is now more experienced and well-prepared, looking forward to a full British Superbike season, the North West 200, the Isle of Man TT, and possibly other races.
Reflecting on last year as a building year, Hickman is hopeful that with better preparation they can achieve improved results and hit the ground running in 2026.
