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Jake Dixon says the “size and scale” of the Honda WorldSBK project was “intimidating” to begin with.
Jake Dixon has moved from Moto2 to the factory Honda WorldSBK team for the 2026 season and admitted that the transition was initially intimidating for him.
After spending seven seasons in the Moto2 World Championship, Dixon made the move to World Superbike this year.
Despite the initial challenges, Dixon expressed his excitement and gratitude for being a factory Honda HRC rider and representing Honda in WorldSBK.
Joining a factory project like this involves continuous learning, but Dixon acknowledged the support of his strong and experienced crew in helping him adjust.
Dixon anticipates 2026 to be a year of learning and growth, with the team guiding his development step by step.
He highlighted the importance of understanding the CBR1000RR-R and knowing when to take risks, especially as a Superbike rookie on a new bike.
Dixon also praised Honda’s development team, particularly the addition of Jonathan Rea as a test rider, emphasizing the positive collaboration and feedback exchange between them.
Tom Jojic, Dixon’s crew chief inherited from Iker Lecuona, empathizes with Dixon’s transition to Superbike from Moto2 and has been focusing on helping him adapt to the new electronics and overall package during testing.
