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One of Honda’s new World Superbike signings has suffered a pre-season injury
Honda’s new World Superbike rider Somkiat Chantra suffered a major setback before his debut with a right arm fracture during training.
Chantra, who struggled in MotoGP last year, was moved to the World Superbike project after signing a two-year deal with LCR.
The Thai rider’s injury occurred at Sepang, with no specific timeline provided for his recovery.
He will miss testing and possibly the start of the 2026 season in Australia.
Honda’s World Superbike team will now be represented by Chantra and Jake Dixon, aiming to improve on their recent winless streak in the series.
