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Repsol Honda HRC Rules Andorra with a Perfect One-Two Masterclass
June 15th, 2026: Repsol Honda HRC completed a sensational weekend in Sant Julià de Lòria, Andorra, securing a dominant one-two finish on Sunday as Toni Bou won both races and Gabriel Marcelli claimed second place in each event.
Bou was in outstanding form throughout the day, opening Race 1 with seven consecutive clean sections and dropping just a single penalty point on Zone 8. He continued his dominance in Race 2, delivering a flawless performance through both the Final and Super Final without a single penalty, securing maximum points and extending his championship lead.
Marcelli also impressed with a pair of strong rides. After battling through a tightly contested opening race, he secured second place with a composed finish and backed it up with a rapid Super Pole run. Despite an early setback in Race 2, he fought back brilliantly to retain second place and complete another podium sweep for the team.
The results strengthen Repsol Honda HRC's position at the top of the championship, with Bou leading the standings on 160 points and Marcelli climbing from fourth to second overall on 124 points. The team now heads to Camerino, Italy, for Round 3 of the 2026 season carrying strong momentum and confidence.
Chantra Charges to Season-Best Finish as Honda HRC Shows Fighting Spirit at Misano
June 15th 2026: Honda HRC wrapped up Round 7 of the World Superbike Championship at Misano with a determined performance, highlighted by Somkiat Chantra’s season-best finish of 13th place in Race 2 and Ryan Vickers’ resilient effort despite a crash.
Chantra showed strong race pace throughout Sunday’s action. After finishing 15th in the Superpole Race, the Thai rider delivered an impressive comeback in the final race, climbing through the field and maintaining consistent speed to secure P13 — his best result of the 2026 campaign.
Vickers also demonstrated impressive determination. The British rider finished 17th in the Superpole Race and was running close to his teammate in Race 2 before a crash at Turn 4 disrupted his progress. Refusing to give up, he rejoined the race and battled on to take the chequered flag in 18th place.
The Misano weekend showcased Honda HRC’s perseverance and progress, with Chantra achieving a breakthrough result and both riders displaying strong commitment ahead of the next WorldSBK round at Donington Park in July.
Honda HRC Progressive Dominates Thunder Valley with Double Victory and Championship Momentum
June 15th 2026: Honda HRC Progressive enjoyed a spectacular day at Thunder Valley, claiming overall victories in both the 450 and 250 classes as Jett Lawrence and Jo Shimoda led a standout team performance.
In the premier 450 class, Jett Lawrence delivered a flawless display, securing both holeshots and leading every lap of both motos aboard his Honda CRF450RWE. Battling through the effects of a recovering ankle injury, he remained untouchable at the front, earning his fourth consecutive premier-class overall win at Thunder Valley and taking over the championship points lead.
Hunter Lawrence added to Honda’s success with a hard-fought third overall. Despite crashes in both motos, he showed impressive speed and determination to record consistent results and secure another podium finish.
In the 250 class, Jo Shimoda captured his first overall victory of the season. Overcoming a poor start and an early crash in the opening moto, Shimoda charged through the field to finish third before backing it up with another strong ride in Moto 2. His consistent 3-3 scores vaulted him firmly into championship contention.
With overall wins in both classes and multiple podium finishes, Honda HRC Progressive leaves Thunder Valley riding a wave of momentum as the championship heads east to High Point Raceway.
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