Christian Iddon will feature on a Yamaha R1 in the 2026 British Superbike Championship after signing for Sencat by Swan Racing.
The first rider for the Sencat by Swan Racing squad for the 2026 British Superbike season has been confirmed as Christian Iddon has put pen to paper with the team.
Iddon is a multiple race winner in the British Superbike Championship, and will line up on a Yamaha R1 for the 2026 season. The five-time race winner believes that a title charge will be possible with his new team and machine next year.
"I am genuinely super excited to get the chance to jump on the championship-winning bike; it is what we all aspire to do, because the facts are in the results and the results this bike has achieved speak for themselves," Iddon said.
"The team are super passionate about racing and that was a big factor for me too; we are building the structure and I wouldn’t have joined the team if I didn’t think they were capable of making sure we are in a position to run at the front.
"From my side, I am coming off one of my best years in racing and for a number of reasons; it has been one of the most enjoyable seasons I have ever had, but also I think this is about the best I have ever ridden too. It does not always show on results, but I think I have had some of my best ever races and I am feeling super confident.
"It was a hard decision to leave the FS-3 team and I am incredibly grateful to them for this season and everything they have done. We parted on fantastic terms and I wish them well for the future.
"I think together, myself and Sencat by Swan Racing Yamaha can do an incredible job and the work starts straight away. My goal when I came into BSB was to take the title and I am still here to try to achieve that goal. If I didn’t believe I was capable, I wouldn’t do it and that is why I am here and we have come together to try and achieve that goal.
"There is a lot of hard work to get to that position, there are a lot of incredibly talented riders and fantastic teams in the championship to go up against, but that is what we are aiming for."
