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Honda WorldSBK rookie Jake Dixon required surgery to stabilise ‘multiple fractures to his left wrist and hand’.
Injured factory Honda WorldSBK rookie Jake Dixon has undergone surgery in Melbourne following multiple fractures to his left wrist and hand. Dixon, a former Moto2 title race winner, sustained the injuries during testing at Phillip Island, ruling him out of the season opener. The successful surgical intervention was needed to stabilize the fractures. The timeline for Dixon’s recovery will become clearer in the coming weeks, with updates on his condition expected from the Honda HRC team. His team-mate, Somkiat Chantra, is also recovering from an injury, both aiming to return for round two of the 2026 season in Portimao. Wild-card rider Ryan Vickers led Honda in practice at Phillip Island, finishing 15th.
