By Five times TT race winner in a week, history maker Ian Hutchinson, 2026 Briggs Equipment Northwest 200, TT Races middleweight category (Supersport) apparatus is Ducati’s imperious V2 Panigale, supplied by BE (Burrows Engineering)/RK (Richardson Kelly) Racing.
Bingley racer Hutchinson (PB TT lap speed – 133.115), joins an expanding group of riders in switching to the formidable, twice TT 2025 winning V2 Panigale model.
Sixteen times a TT winner, the fire still burns brightly within him, determined to bulk up his distinguished international road racing resume.
For new suitors BE/RK Racing, his signing marks the latest household, acclaimed name to sign for John Burrows Ulster Grand Prix, multi times Irish Road Race Championship winning team.
News Reaction:
The ‘Bingley Bullet’ Ian Hutchinson:
“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.”
BE/RK Racing Team Owner, John Burrows:
“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.”
He went onto add:
“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.”
Quotes courtesy of Burrows Engineering Racing
Photo courtesy of Burrows Engineering Racing
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
