A new Team Manager has been confirmed by Honda Racing UK ahead of the 2026 BSB season.

Scot Hargreaves will step into the Team Manager position this year, after it was vacated by long-standing team boss Havier Beltran midway through the 2025 BSB season.

Following Beltran’s departure, former Honda UK Head of Motorcycles Neil Fletcher took on a greater presence in the team, although he retained his Team Principal title. That remains for this year after Hargreaves’ promotion.

Hargreaves began working with Honda in the BSB paddock in 2016, joining as a chassis technician for Jason O’Halloran, who returns to the team this year after a season in the Endurance World Championship. 

Since 2024, Hargreaves has been the project leader on the 600cc side of Honda Racing UK, which won the 2024 British Supersport title with Jack Kennedy.

“I am extremely grateful to Honda for this privileged opportunity to manage Honda Racing in the British Championship and on the roads,” said Hargreaves.

“The 2026 season is almost upon us and there is a buzz of positivity and enthusiasm around the team with a number of fresh and familiar faces amongst us, all of whom are enormously capable individuals keen to deliver on the potential we all know is possible. 

“I have been a part of this team for a decade and know first-hand that there is a great team of people around me and I have learnt a great deal from each and every one of them over the years, for which I am especially thankful. 

“I strongly believe that we have all of the necessary ingredients for a successful season and I look forward to continuing to represent Honda to the highest standard in all competitions.” 

Neil Fletcher added: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Scot Hargreaves into the role of Team Manager, a move that has been in the planning for a long time now. 

“I am certain that he will lead with the same dedication and professionalism that has enabled him to achieve such success already with Honda in the various roles that he has occupied in his career to date. 

“In Scot, we have a highly motivated and capable leader who steps up to manager in a very exciting time for the team. 

“We have the perfect blend of youth and experience and I very much look forward to getting back out on track soon and competing at the sharp end in all classes.”