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SOMKIAT CHANTRA

Most recently, a single-year MotoGP rider inside the LCR Honda squad, Thai rider Chantra first came to wider notice as the winner of the Asia talent Cup( designed to help young riders along the path of full MotoGP engagement). That job was clearly done in Somkiat’ s case, if only during last season, but he arrived in MotoGP as a two-time Moto2 race winner, as well as scoring two further podiums and two pole positions. As part of a completely changed HRC rider line-up in 2026, almost everything will be new for Chantra, but coming from an even more extreme form of racing motorcycle in MotoGP, Somkiat is in a great position to make a strong impact, even in his first WorldSBK year.

Team Honda HRC Motorcycle Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Date of birth 15 / 12 / 1998

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Nationality Thailand

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WorldSBK RIDERS

THOMAS BRIDEWELL

The highly experienced Bridewell is no stranger to WorldSBK racing, but he is best known for his BSB exploits. Having raced in BSB since 2007, he was crowned champion in 2023, while riding a Ducati. An exciting new addition, in a new Australian-based team, Bridewell started his latest race season at Portimao.

Team Superbike Advocates Motorcycle Ducati Panigale V4 R Date of birth 08 / 08 / 1988

Nationality Great Britain

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