Sencat by Swan Racing have decided to switch from Aprilia to Yamaha for the 2026 British Superbike season.

Ahead of the final round of the 2025 British Superbike Championship, the Sencat by Swan Racing squad announced its plans for the 2026 season.

The team will switch manufacturers from Aprilia to Yamaha, and will run two R1s next season rather than a single bike. As well as the two Yamahas in the British Superbike Championship, the team will also continue with Triumph in the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship with two riders

"From the outside, Sencat by Swan Racing looks to have had a tough season, and in honesty we have," said Team Owner, Chris Barnes.

"But we all have to remember that this is British Championship racing, with some of the toughest levels of racing, so it’s never going to be easy.

"I feel though that the team have continued to get stronger and this is down to a passionate team around me, who are working hard towards a common goal together. This has made it such a pleasure to go racing and it’s so important that we have fun.

"I want to thank everyone who has been involved with the Superbike project this season, including the riders Lewis Rollo, Tom Sykes and Danny Webb. There is no doubt in my mind that with more time, the Aprilia RSV4 could run at the sharp end, but with just one bike, it makes the development a longer process.

"With that in mind, Sencat by Swan Racing will be changing manufacturers to Yamaha next season. It has a history of success in BSB and packaged with the right rider, I believe that there is no reason we can’t run at the sharp end straight away.

"I am so looking forward to going racing with my current team members joined by some new additions, who combined have years of experience at all levels, including the World Championship. Together I am one hundred percent confident that we have everything we need to be title contenders."

The team have not yet announced their riders for the British Superbike or Qauttro Group British Supersport Championship.