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Christian Iddon got his first taste of the Yamaha R1 BSB bike at a test in Spain.
Christian Iddon tested the Yamaha R1 for the 2026 BSB season with the Sencat by Swan Racing team at Almeria in Spain, after his successful season with FS-3 Kawasaki in 2025.
Deciding to move to Sencat by Swan Racing, Iddon will be riding the R1 while his previous team switches from Kawasaki to Bimota in the upcoming season.
The change in machinery for Sencat by Swan Racing involves moving from Aprilia to Yamaha, with the R1 being a highly successful bike in BSB in recent years.
Both Iddon and the team had no prior experience with the R1, making the test in 2025 crucial in understanding the new technical package before the season.
Iddon’s comfort and positive feedback on the Yamaha R1 during the test session show promising signs for the upcoming season, with minor ergonomic adjustments being made to the setup.
Looking forward to more track time, Iddon expressed enthusiasm for the new challenge and the opportunity to work closely with the team in preparing for the 2026 BSB campaign.
