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Honda’s WorldSBK team boss says its new riders’ “passion and commitment” will be important in order to progress in 2026.
Yuji Mori, the new Team Manager of Honda HRC’s WorldSBK team for 2026, believes that the team will benefit greatly from the passion and commitment of its two new riders this season.
Mori takes over from Jose Escamez this year, who had replaced Leon Camier at the end of 2023, marking one of the three major changes in the team for this season.
Alongside the managerial shift, the team also sees new riders as Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra join both the championship and the team.
Mori, previously involved in the technical side of the WorldSBK project, is optimistic about the team’s prospects with the two new riders, despite their newcomer status in the World Superbike series.
The team aims to create a cohesive environment and a shared vision, leveraging Dixon’s Moto2 success and Chantra’s MotoGP experience to achieve consistent results and ultimately aim for victories in the upcoming season.
