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Ryan Vickers says his experience in WorldSBK means he comes back to BSB in 2026 “a better rider” than when he left.
Ryan Vickers believes he has improved as a rider in 2026 after his WorldSBK experience last year. In 2024, he achieved seven victories in BSB, placing him third overall before transitioning to World Superbike with Motocorsa in 2025. Now back in BSB with Honda Racing UK, Vickers feels he has returned as a better rider after competing at a higher level in World Superbike. Partnering with Jason O’Halloran, they aim to enhance the bike’s performance and balance braking with turning capabilities on the CBR1000RR-R. Vickers attributes his strong braking skills on the track to his learnings from the competitive WorldSBK environment, providing an advantage over his teammate.
