John McGuinness will wildcard with Honda Racing UK in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship at Oulton Park.

This weekend at Oulton Park, John McGuinness will return to racing action in the Pirelli National Superstock Championship.

The 23-time Isle of Man TT winner last raced in the British Superstock Championship at Brands Hatch earlier this season. During his previous outing, he finished inside the points and was able to set a personal best lap of the circuit.

McGuinness will wildcard at Oulton Park for the Honda Racing UK squad, and his appearance is about keeping his speed and fitness where it needs to be if he wants to race in 2026, which would be the 30th anniversary of his first appearance at the Isle of Man TT.

"We were in the points last time out at Brands Hatch, and to be honest, at that level, the Superstock championship is really strong, so you’re not hanging about.

"Oulton Park is my local track, I love it, and I’m looking forward to coming back to the ‘mother ship’ and working with everyone on the team. If I want to race next year, which will be my 30th anniversary at the TT, I’ve got to keep chipping away to keep my speed and my fitness up where I need to be.

"Being a local who’s been at the job for a while, it’s always good to be at Oulton and see the sport being well supported by a great set of hearty fans from that part of the world!"

In the opening Free Practice One session, McGuinness did not set a competitive lap time and ended the morning in 40th place on the timesheets.