Ryan Vickers Takes Honda to Victory to Conclude Successful BSB Campaign

Ryan Vickers brought his and Honda Racing UK’s 2026 British Superbike Championship campaign to a conclusion in fine style by claiming his fifth victory of the year in the final race of the season.

An impressive return to the front for Vickers following a year spent competing in the WorldSBK Championship, the Norfolk rider would make notable strides forward with the unfamiliar Honda CBR1000RR-R SP package as the year progressed.

Hitting his stride by Round 7 with a double victory at Thruxton, Vickers swiftly made it four wins from five starts by claiming two more successes at the following round at Cadwell Park.

Allowing him to make significant gains in the overall standings during the final portion of the year, Vickers pulled off a strong finish top the podium during the rain-affected final race of the year at Brands Hatch.

Securing himself a fourth place finish in the overall standings – his best championship standing since making his BSB debut in 2019 – Vickers was thrilled to end the year on such a high.

“What a way to finish the year,” Vickers said. “It's been a proper rollercoaster, we pushed so hard as a team at the start to find a solution to the challenges both Jason (O’Halloran) and myself felt.

“Brands Hatch is one of my favourite circuits to ride at and to be stood on the top step for the last race of the season feels like a bit of a reward to me and to the team for all of their efforts.

“I looked across the track from the top step and saw a sea of fans all braving the wet and cold to help us celebrate. I can't thank the fans enough for the support they showed me over the championship season.

“I'll take some time out but not too much, our preparation for the 2027 Championship will be underway before you know it.

“I'd like to thank my mum and dad for coming to every round and supporting me so strongly, Roger Burnett and my personal sponsors and Neil Fletcher and the team at Honda Racing UK for their continued commitment to me. I cannot wait for next year.”

Vickers will look to pick up where he has left off when the 2027 BSB season kicks off again in April next year having already confirmed his place in the Honda Racing UK team for another season.