Sylvain Guintoli insists that World Superbikes groups ought to be fascinated about signing Jake Dixon.
Moto2 rider Dixon has been closely linked with becoming a member of Honda within the World Superbike Championship in 2026.
That transfer has been green-lighted by 2014 WorldSBK champion Guintoli.
“We don’t know but. But when I used to be a WorldSBK group supervisor, I’d positively be speaking to Jake,” Guintoli advised TNT Sports activities.
“You’d be speaking to Moto2 riders who’re beginning to get to the age restrict the place it will get tough to make the change to MotoGP.
“I’m not saying it gained’t occur for Jake. However he’s attending to the age the place he’s been in Moto2 for some time.
“So possibly a change may very well be on the playing cards.
“We all know there are some good manufacturing unit rides accessible in WorldSBK.
“100% there will probably be discussions occurring. What Jake desires to do? That will probably be as much as him…”
Dixon didn’t deny that he may transfer to WorldSBK when TNT Sports activities requested him at Brno.
“Proper now I’m absolutely targeted on what I’ve to do,” he replied.
“Who is aware of what the long run brings.”
Stories in Italy counsel that Dixon to Honda is a accomplished deal which is simply awaiting the official announcement.
The 29-year-old British rider has competed in Moto2 for seven years however a promotion to MotoGP has by no means occurred.
This yr, Diogo Moreira and Manuel Gonzalez are far likelier to be picked up a MotoGP group for 2026.
So a change into a special paddock will give him a contemporary likelihood to battle for a serious title.
WorldSBK may very well be much-changed subsequent season with BMW searching for a Toprak Razgatlioglu alternative, and Ducati needing an Alvaro Bautista alternative.
Jonathan Rea’s future at Yamaha can be removed from assured, whereas Danilo Petrucci is available on the market for a brand new journey too.
