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16-time TT winner Ian Hutchinson will race a Ducati for the first time in 2026
Isle of Man TT legend Ian Hutchinson has partnered with Burrows Engineering to ride a Ducati in the Supersport class at this year’s event, marking his first time on a Ducati at the TT.
Hutchinson returned to the TT last year after recovering from a stroke that sidelined him in 2024, achieving a best finish of fifth in the Superstock class with MLav Racing.
For the upcoming 2026 TT, Hutchinson is determined to improve on his performance by joining Burrows Engineering to race the Ducati Panigale V2 in the Supersport races.
This collaboration is a significant step for Hutchinson, who has previously been successful in the Supersport class and is eager to compete on the Ducati.
John Burrows, the team owner, expressed his excitement about Hutchinson’s renewed passion for racing and is looking forward to the partnership at this year’s TT.
Both Hutchinson and Burrows have a shared history dating back to their early days at the Manx Grand Prix in 2003, adding a personal touch to their collaboration for TT 2026.
