The DAO Racing team have launched their new look for the 2025 Bennetts British Superbike Championship tonight (Saturday) as they unveiled the livery for their new Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SPs.
The team have been working hard behind the scenes ready to debut at the first tests later this month as they made the move to Honda for the new season. DAO Racing also welcome an all-new line up for the forthcoming campaign with double Bennetts BSB champion Josh Brookes returning to Honda having last lined up on the Fireblade in 2010, when he finished second in the title fight. He is joined by Lee Jackson, who joins the team after a podium-finishing year last season on the Honda.
Brookes said: “I’m certainly well aware of the amount of work that has gone getting to now, the time and effort that has gone in by all the team from the end of last season until now to get the bike ready. So, it is good to finally have the bike on display so everyone can get an idea of the hard work, the quality of work that the team have put in to get started this year. It’s also another step closer to pre-season testing, which is what I’m truly looking forward to, getting going and riding the bike.
“I’ve had a huge amount of time on a bike throughout the off-season so I feel very well prepared for pre-season testing. I just want to get out to Spain, get going with the bike, understanding the package as it is for British Superbikes and refining it further. Of course, Lee has very good knowledge of the bike, so we can initially rely on his feedback, but once I’ve got a feeling for the bike, we’ll very quickly be making changes and making the bike feel more like my own.”
Jackson said: “I am looking forward to starting 2025; obviously for me staying on a Honda is a great thing, continuing to build on the experience and my previous knowledge of the bike. Joining DAO Racing, a team who are looking for some great achievements in BSB and are really motivated to support me and Josh in aiming for some great results this year is great. For me my key focus is being at the front and of course eventually fighting for the championship. So, I’m really forward to getting started, getting to know the team and getting stuck into testing in a few weeks.”
Jonny Bagnall, Team Manager concluded: “It’s no secret that this year, we’ve made quite a few significant changes, building from the ground up. We’re finally pleased to reveal our new livery, retaining some of its classic DAO style, but with a fresh new background colour. We’re really excited to take our first steps towards the start of the season. The team just can’t wait to get going.”
