The legendary rider will use EBC components in his Northwest 200 and Isle of Man campaigns
Isle of Man TT veteran, Ian Hutchinson, has been confirmed as a rider for the EBC Brakes-supported Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team for the 2026 season.
Winning countless races on the island throughout his career, Hutchinson will campaign in both the TT and the Northwest 200 in Ireland throughout 2026 on a GPFAX disc and X-Series rotor-equipped Ducati Panigale V2.
You can read more about the news in the team’s own words below…
“Ian Hutchinson will join Burrows Engineering / RK Racing for his 2026 Supersport campaigns at both the Northwest 200 and Isle of Man TT, onboard the team’s Ducati Panigale V2.”
Team boss John Burrows said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Ian onboard our Ducati V2 in the Supersport class at both the Northwest 200 and the Isle of Man TT Races. Ian needs no introduction – he’s a 16-time TT winner, with many of those victories coming in the Supersport class.”
“Over the last season or so, I’ve seen a real hunger in Ian again, almost a resurgence after what has been a few tough years for him. You can see the desire to succeed is still very much there, and that’s something that really excites and motivates us as a team.
“Ian spent a lot of time circulating with Conor Cummins on our Ducati V2 during the Supersport races at the TT last year, so I’d like to think he’s seen something he’s liked, or felt that the Ducati would suit his riding style.
“On a personal note, Ian and myself both started our Mountain Course careers back in 2003 at the Manx Grand Prix, so it’s great to see things come full circle and to be teaming up for 2026.”
“Hutchinson made a welcome return to the Mountain Course last year after a year’s absence, taking a best finish of fifth in the opening Superstock race, along with two more top-ten finishes in the Supersport races.
“The Supersport class remains one of the most fiercely contested at the TT, but Hutchinson is one of only seven riders to have lapped at more than 128mph in the category, and he’ll be looking to make an immediate impact with Burrows Engineering/RK Racing across both major road race events in 2026.”
Hutchinson added: “I’ve known John for 22 years, since we both competed in the Manx Newcomers’ Race in 2003. I’ve always looked out for his results, and I’ve watched his team grow into one of the best-presented outfits in the paddock, alongside the business he’s grown. I really admire his dedication — not just to his own team, but to supporting his sons’ racing too — so to be welcomed into his team is a privilege. I can’t wait to race the Burrows Engineering Ducati.”
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