Isle of Man TT legend Ian Hutchinson has teamed up with Burrows Engineering to compete within the Supersport class on a Ducati for the primary time at this 12 months’s occasion.
Hutchinson missed the 2024 occasion after struggling a stroke within the winter, however made a welcome return to the Isle of Man TT final 12 months.
The British rider achieved a greatest results of fifth within the Superstock class with Michael Laverty’s MLav Racing.
Hoping to construct on this lead to 2026, Hutchinson has introduced his dedication to signal with Burrows Engineering to compete within the TT Supersport race on a Ducati Panigale V2.
This shall be Hutchinson’s first time competing in a TT race with Ducati.
The Panigale V2 made its TT debut in 2024, with two podiums for Davey Todd and two wins for Michael Dunlop final 12 months.
“I’ve recognized John for 22 years, ever since we each competed within the Manx Rookie Race in 2003,” Hutchinson stated.
“I’ve at all times adopted his efficiency and alongside together with his rising enterprise I’ve seen his staff turn into the most effective wanting outfits within the paddock.
“I actually admire his dedication and help not solely his staff but in addition his sons’ races, so it is an honor to have him on his staff.
“I can’t wait to race with Burroughs Engineering Ducati.”
Hutchinson has received eight instances within the Supersport class, solely Michael Dunlop has achieved extra.
His most up-to-date success on this class was in 2016 aboard a Yamaha for the late Keith Flint’s Group Traction Management staff.
John Burrows stated of the announcement: “Over the past season or so I noticed actual starvation in Ian once more. It is virtually like a resurgence after a number of troublesome years for him.”
“You’ll be able to inform that the will to succeed continues to be very sturdy, and that’s what actually excites and motivates us as a staff.
“Ian spent loads of time with Conor Cummins on the Ducati V2 throughout the Supersport race on the TT final 12 months, so I might prefer to suppose he noticed one thing he appreciated or felt the Ducati suited his using type.
“On a private be aware, each Ian and I began our mountain course careers again in 2003 on the Manx Grand Prix, so it’s nice to have issues come full circle and be capable of staff up for TT 2026.”
Burrows Engineering completed within the prime 10 within the Supersport class final 12 months with V2 Ducati’s Conor Cummins.
