By Eight times World Sidecars Champion Tim Reeves, pending TT comeback sees him astride the Carl Cox Motorsport LCR (Louis Christen Racing) Honda outfit, teaming up with new passenger, respected French racer Melanie Farnier.
Eight times a rostrum finisher (TT 2013 Sidecar Race One conqueror aside Dan Sayle), Kent driver Reeves accomplished TT racing resume additionally boasts in total fifteen top five finishes.
New co-passenger Farnier has previously registered within the top ten leaderboard, when competing alongside fellow French competitors Estelle Leblond and Paul Leglise.
Fifth swiftest driver in TT Races history Reeves, has full belief in her abilities, potential to help push towards striking results.
“It’s great to be coming back to the TT in 2026. Missing last year was tough, but the hunger is still there.
The Carl Cox Motorsport LCR Honda is a proven package and I’m really looking forward to working with Melanie.
She’s shown how quick and committed she is around the Mountain Course, and we’re aiming to build confidence through practice week and go into race week feeling competitive.”
News Reaction:
Carl Cox:
“The TT remains my favourite event of the year, and we block out our schedules to see the guys and girls do their thing on two and three wheels around the Isle of Man.
We’ve been working with Tim for many years and been on the podium, so this isn’t our first rodeo together!
We’re so excited to be fully behind his campaign for this year with Mel in the ‘chair’.”
Quotes courtesy of TT Races press team.
Photo courtesy of TT Races press team.
Words by Stevie Rial #dontletfearcontrolyou
