DAO Racing has announced that they will maintain their current Bennetts British Superbike Championship line-up into the 2026 season, with Josh Brookes and Lee Jackson set to continue onboard the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade.

Two-time Bennetts BSB champion Brookes was reunited with Honda this season, celebrating DAO Racing’s first podium in the championship when he finished third at Donington Park earlier in the year.

Meanwhile, Jackson had been battling inside the top eight before he was sidelined through injury following a crash at Brands Hatch. Jackson is aiming to make his return from injury at the TT Circuit Assen this weekend, subject to being passed fit to ride by the BSB Medical Team.

Brookes said: “The reason I re-signed is that we had a great year, not exactly the results we were looking for, but I’ve really enjoyed the year we have had so far with the team, the crew, and the atmosphere of how it all operates.

“I’m not shy of a challenge, so I feel like we have a challenge on our hands. We haven’t had the results we are looking for, so, the challenge is only going to extend into next year now, but at least we have the continuity to move forward. It also gives us some confidence that what we are working on this year is going to prosper into next year. So, for me, it’s all positive mind set and looking forward to the future.”

Jackson added: “I’m delighted to be re-signing for DAO Racing for 2026. When the opportunity was there for me to sign, I didn’t have to think twice. This year has not been my best season in BSB, but the team have worked tirelessly all year and have put a great bike beneath me when I have been here.

“To have the opportunity to re-sign and come back next year with a stronger package, and a full year worth of data, I’m really looking forward to returning. I know I can perform at the front end of the BSB and give DAO Racing what I wanted to give them this year. The year isn’t over yet, we still have a few more rounds, but I know that racing for DAO Racing next year, we can do a fantastic job and having that consistency, same team, same bike, coming into a new season is always going to give you that upper hand, so I’m really looking forward to it.”

Team Owner Sommai Nantakoon commented: “I’m really excited for next year. This first year has been important to learn the bike and gather the data, but in the second year, we want to be there at the front. I also want both the riders to be happy and so I am very happy that both riders have re-signed for the 2026 season.”

Team Manager Jonny Bagnall concluded: “I think it was important with us moving to Honda this year and it being our first year with the manufacturer that we kept the same riders to keep our development programme going with the bike to keep that consistency there. As well, both riders have been performing well and were keen to stay, so after some brief discussions, we signed them both for 2026, which takes a load off heading into next year.”