Welcome to Jack, Assen!
Five time British Supersport Champion, Jack Kennedy, will replace Corentin Perolari this weekend in the third round of the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship, riding the Honda CBR600RR in the Supersport class.
A clash of dates with the FIM Endurance World Championship sees Perolari committed to racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans, opening the door for Kennedy's 30th appearance in the World Championship series. With a previous best result being a podium finish on the Honda CBR600RR, Jack has the pace and the experience to deliver a strong result ahead of the second official test in BSB at Oulton Park on the 21st-22nd April.
Jack joins Spanish rider and two time World Champion, Ana Carasco in the team. Honda Racing UK Team Manager, Scot Hargreaves will accompany Jack, providing a wealth of experience as Jack's former crew chief in the British paddock.
A clash of dates with the FIM Endurance World Championship sees Perolari committed to racing the 24 Hours of Le Mans, opening the door for Kennedy's 30th appearance in the World Championship series. With a previous best result being a podium finish on the Honda CBR600RR, Jack has the pace and the experience to deliver a strong result ahead of the second official test in BSB at Oulton Park on the 21st-22nd April.
Jack joins Spanish rider and two time World Champion, Ana Carasco in the team. Honda Racing UK Team Manager, Scot Hargreaves will accompany Jack, providing a wealth of experience as Jack's former crew chief in the British paddock.
Jack Kennedy
I know Assen well, I won last year when the British Championship raced there and I've always enjoyed riding it, it's hard not to feel pride and excitement at the opportunity to race in the World Championship. It's a fast and incredibly competitive grid, I'm looking forward to using this as an opportunity to springboard into a 2026 campaign. I'd like to thank the Honda Racing World Supersport team for the offer to ride, as well the Honda Racing UK team for accommodating the opportunity.
Schedule
Friday
Free Practice: 11:20 - 12:00
Superpole: 16:00 - 16:40
Saturday
Warm Up: 10:10 - 10:20
Race One: 14:00
Sunday
Warm Up: 09:55 - 10:05
Race Two: 14:00
All times are local (GMT+1)
Friday
Free Practice: 11:20 - 12:00
Superpole: 16:00 - 16:40
Saturday
Warm Up: 10:10 - 10:20
Race One: 14:00
Sunday
Warm Up: 09:55 - 10:05
Race Two: 14:00
All times are local (GMT+1)