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Exclusive: Jake Dixon opens up on Moto2 exit, WorldSBK challenges and Honda ambitions

Ahead of his Qatar MotoGP return, Jake Dixon sat down with Motorsport Week to discuss the twists and turns of his career, from his breakthrough in Moto2 with Aspar to his new challenge with Honda in WorldSBK.

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 5:30 PM
Exclusive: Jake Dixon opens up on Moto2 exit, WorldSBK challenges and Honda ambitions
Key Things to Know
  • Jake Dixon discussed his Moto2 departure, rookie WorldSBK struggles, and ambition to win races with Honda.
  • Dixon finished 14th as a Honda HRC MotoGP substitute in Qatar, earning his first two premier-class points.
  • Multiple wrist fractures suffered in pre-season testing forced Dixon to miss five rounds of the 2026 WorldSBK season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jake Dixon spoke to Motorsport Week regarding his transition from Moto2 to WorldSBK with Honda, his severe injury setbacks, and his ambitions to win with the manufacturer. The British rider also reflected on his recent substitute appearance for Honda HRC in MotoGP at Qatar, where he scored his first two premier-class championship points by finishing in 14th place.

Dixon acknowledged the steep learning curve and electronic challenges in WorldSBK, compounded by wrist fractures sustained in Australia that sidelined him for five rounds. Despite Honda struggling in the manufacturers' championship, Dixon stated he remains committed to the project under team manager Yuji Mori and expressed confidence in proving doubters wrong.

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