Somkiat Chantra to take a new path in WorldSBK in 2026

IDEMITSU Honda LCR Team thanks Somkiat Chantra for his contribution during the 2025 Season.

In his rookie year, Somkiat Chantra made history as the first-ever Thai rider to compete in the MotoGP category, earning his first championship points, a milestone that will forever be etched in the MotoGP record books. Despite facing two injuries that limited his ability to progress consistently, he showed determination and improvement throughout the season.

The entire team thanks Somkiat for his dedication. We wish him success in the next chapter of his career with the Honda HRC Team in WorldSBK. In the meantime, we remain focused on pushing forward, fighting, and making the most of the remaining races of the season together, as we have from the beginning of the year.

“Somkiat Chantra’s first year in MotoGP has not been easy due to injuries that prevented him from progressing steadily. At IDEMITSU Honda LCR, we deeply value his collaboration, his determination to keep pushing, and the fact that he managed to score points. He has made history as the first Thai rider in the premier class, and we wish him the very best for a bright and promising future with Honda HRC Team in the WorldSBK”.