DAO Racing has introduced the BSB lineup for the 2026 season. Josh Brooks and Lee Jackson are held by the group.
Each Brooks and Jackson have been newly added to the DAO group for the 2025 BSB season as Thai-owned groups switched from Kawasaki to Honda’s equipment.
Jackson has not taken motion since July attributable to a left foot and again harm, however he’s the group’s first Brooks podium at BSB in Donington in Might.
The Australian hopes that by sticking to the DAO in 2026, he can construct on the foundations put collectively in 2025.
“The explanation I re-signed it wasn’t the end result we had been on the lookout for, it was an amazing 12 months, however I actually loved the environment of the group, the crew and the way it was working and the 12 months it was to date,” Brooks mentioned.
“I am not shy in regards to the problem, so I really feel like I am making an attempt my hand.
“We do not have the outcomes we’re on the lookout for, so the challenges will solely increase into subsequent 12 months, however a minimum of there’s a continuity to advance.
“It additionally provides us confidence that what we’re engaged on this 12 months will thrive subsequent 12 months. So for me, it is all a optimistic mindset and I sit up for the longer term.”
Jackson added: “I am blissful to have the ability to re-sign the 2026 DAO race. After I had the chance to signal, I did not need to assume twice. This 12 months wasn’t my greatest season at BSB, however the group has put an amazing bike below me after I was right here.
“I’m actually trying ahead to coming again subsequent 12 months, to get the chance to re-sign and return with a stronger package deal and a 12 months’s value of knowledge.
“I do know I can play on the entrance finish of the BSB and provides DAO races what I wish to give them this 12 months.
“This 12 months is not over but, however there are nonetheless a couple of rounds, however I am actually trying ahead to it as subsequent 12 months I can do an amazing job within the races at Dao Race, and that consistency, the identical group, the identical bike, and moving into a brand new season will all the time offer you that edge.”
Staff proprietor Sommai Nantakoon commented on his personal pleasure in 2026 by sustaining the Brookes-Jackson lineup.
“I am actually excited subsequent 12 months,” she mentioned.
“It was necessary to find out about biking and amassing knowledge this previous 12 months, however in 12 months two, we wish to be there earlier than. We’re additionally more than happy that each riders have re-signed the 2026 season, as we would like each riders to be blissful.”
Staff Supervisor Jonny Bagnall added: “I feel it was necessary to maneuver to Honda this 12 months, and we’re maintaining the identical riders because the producers and maintaining that consistency on the bike by way of the event program.
“I likewise signed each riders in 2026, as they labored nicely and needed to remain.
