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Dixon Replaces Mir for Qatar Grand Prix

The Honda WorldSBK rider will join Luca Marini while Joan Mir continues his recovery at home.

Jake Dixon in Honda’s 2026 WorldSBK portrait session.
Jake Dixon in Honda’s 2026 WorldSBK portrait session. · Credit: Honda Racing / Honda HRC

Jake Dixon will replace Joan Mir for Honda HRC Castrol at the Qatar Grand Prix, the team confirmed Nov. 5.

Mir withdrew from the Malaysian Grand Prix after returning to action at Sepang and will continue recovering at home. Dixon will ride alongside Luca Marini at Lusail.

The British rider competed in Moto2 from 2019 through 2025, earning seven wins and 22 podium finishes. He also made two MotoGP starts in 2021, with a best result of 19th at Silverstone.

Dixon has competed for Honda in WorldSBK this season, recording five top-10 finishes after returning from injury.