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Ex-champ: “If I was a WorldSBK boss, I’d be talking to Jake Dixon”
Sylvain Guintoli believes World Superbikes teams should consider signing Jake Dixon, as the Moto2 rider is rumored to join Honda in the World Superbike Championship in 2026, a move supported by Guintoli, the 2014 WorldSBK champion. Guintoli expressed that if he were a WorldSBK team manager, he would definitely engage in discussions with Jake. Dixon, about to reach the age limit for MotoGP transition, might be looking at a potential switch to WorldSBK. While Dixon remains focused on his current Moto2 commitments, reports hint at a possible move to WorldSBK with Honda in the upcoming season. The 29-year-old British rider could find a new opportunity in WorldSBK to pursue a major title, especially with potential team changes and replacements expected across the paddock, providing an enticing landscape for Dixon to explore.
