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Tommy Bridewell has revealed some concerning details about Honda’s WorldSBK project.
Since Honda returned to WorldSBK as a full factory team in 2019, they have not won a single race and have achieved less than 10 podiums, raising concerns about their performance.
The lack of victories since the introduction of Honda’s latest generation Fireblade has led to a decline in their results overall.
In the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons, Honda finished consistently in fifth place or lower in the manufacturers’ standings, lagging behind other full-time manufacturers.
In the current 2026 season, Honda is at the bottom of the manufacturers’ standings with only 12 points, trailing behind all other manufacturers, particularly Kawasaki.
Critically, both in WorldSBK and BSB, riders have highlighted issues with the Honda CBR1000RR-R, with competitors like Tommy Bridewell showcasing improved results after switching to other manufacturer teams.
Bridewell’s comparison of the Honda bike to others he has ridden reveals specific technical challenges, including rear-wheel slippage and instability, prompting concerns about Honda’s engineering development and lack of transparency in their working methods.
