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TT\n\n[Lewis Duncan](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/about-us\/authors\/135150)\n\n25 Feb 2026\n\nShare\n\n![Mitch Rees, Padgetts Racing, TT 2025](https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-02\/screenshot-2026-02-25-at-10.01.32.png?width=1600&aspect_ratio=16:9)\n\nMitch Rees, Padgetts Racing, TT 2025\n\n© Isle of Man TT\n\n[Add as a preferred source](https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.crash.net)\n\nThe Padgetts Racing squad has announced that Mitch Rees will ride its bikes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, while veteran Jamie Coward also joins the outfit in the Sportbike class.\n\nRees made his TT debut last year with Padgetts and was the event’s top newcomer, having recorded a 126.8mph lap and a best finish of 18th in the Superstock races.\n\nThe 33-year-old will remain with one of TT’s best teams in Padgetts Racing, who will field Hondas in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races for him.\n\nPadgetts will use a Superstock-spec Fireblade for all of the big bike races.\n\nRees will race a Paton in the Sportbike class, too, after the team made its debut in what was formerly the Supertwin TT last year.\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\nHe will be joined by TT veteran and frontrunner Jamie Coward in the Sportbike races, [who recently announced a link-up with Rapid Honda for the other classes](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1088515\/1\/isle-man-tt-frontrunner-teases-exciting-fresh-start-new-team).\n\nClive Padgett said of the news: “We’re as enthusiastic as ever about the year ahead.\n\n## Read More\n“The TT is always a major part of what we do, and with Mitch building on last year’s experience and Jamie joining us in the Sportbike class, we’ve got a strong and balanced team.\n\n“Both riders understand what the Mountain Course demands, and we believe the equipment gives them every opportunity to progress.”\n\nNew Zealander Rees added: “Last year was a massive learning curve.\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\n## Read More\n“The TT is unlike anything we have back home in New Zealand.\n\n“I felt we made solid progress despite the conditions, and now I know what’s required.\n\n“The goal is to move towards that 130mph mark if I can get close to that on the big bike I will be happy.”\n\nCoward said linking up with Padgetts for the Sportbike races was “special”, and will start as a favourite in the event on machinery that made it to the podium with Davey Todd last year.\n\n“Joining Padgett’s is something special.,” he said.\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\nArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENT\n\n“It’s an iconic team in British racing and at the TT. I’m fully fit again and highly motivated.\n\n“The Supertwin class is ultra-competitive, but I believe we can be in the mix and put on a strong showing.”\n\n## In this article\n[Road Racing](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/road-racing)\n\n[PreviousBMW team secures 130mph rider for 2026 Isle of Man TT ![Dominic Herbertson. Credit: Isle of Man TT.](https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-02\/herbertson.png?width=1600)](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1090353\/1\/bmw-team-secures-130mph-rider-2026-isle-man-tt)\n\n[NextAlastair Seeley to make North West 200 Supertwin debut in 2026 ![Alastair Seeley. Credit: North West 200.](https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-02\/seeleye_0.png?width=1600)](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1090385\/1\/road-racing-legend-alastair-seeley-make-supertwin-debut-2026)\n\n![Legendary Isle of Man TT team announces 2026 rider plans](https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20\\(26\\).jpg)\n\n[Lewis Duncan](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/about-us\/authors\/135150)\n\nHead of Editorial\n\nLewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.\n\n[![Home](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/themes\/custom\/crash_theme\/logo.svg)](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/)\n\n## Follow Crash F1\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CRASH.NET.F1\/)\n\n[X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/CRASH_NET_F1)\n\n[YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/CRASHdotNET)\n\n[LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/crash-media-group-ltd)\n\n## Follow Crash MotoGP\n[Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CRASH.NET.MOTOGP\/)\n\n[X](https:\/\/twitter.com\/crash_motogp)\n\n[YouTube](https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CrashMotoGP)\n\n[LinkedIn](https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/crash-media-group-ltd)\n\n© [Crash Media Group Ltd](https:\/\/www.crashmediagroup.co.uk\/) 2025.\n\nThe total or partial reproduction of text, photographs or illustrations is not permitted in any form.\n\n### Crash.Net\n[About Us](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/about-us) [Contact](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/contact) [Crash RSS Newsfeeds](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rssnewsfeeds) [Privacy Policy](http:\/\/www.crashmediagroup.co.uk\/privacy-policy) [Privacy Settings](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1090359\/1\/legendary-isle-man-tt-team-announces-2026-rider-plans) [Login](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1090359\/1\/legendary-isle-man-tt-team-announces-2026-rider-plans) [Sign-Up](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1090359\/1\/legendary-isle-man-tt-team-announces-2026-rider-plans)","attrs_readable_markdown":"The Padgetts Racing squad has announced that Mitch Rees will ride its bikes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, while veteran Jamie Coward also joins the outfit in the Sportbike class.\n\nRees made his TT debut last year with Padgetts and was the event’s top newcomer, having recorded a 126.8mph lap and a best finish of 18th in the Superstock races.\n\nThe 33-year-old will remain with one of TT’s best teams in Padgetts Racing, who will field Hondas in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races for him.\n\nPadgetts will use a Superstock-spec Fireblade for all of the big bike races.\n\nRees will race a Paton in the Sportbike class, too, after the team made its debut in what was formerly the Supertwin TT last year.\n\nHe will be joined by TT veteran and frontrunner Jamie Coward in the Sportbike races, [who recently announced a link-up with Rapid Honda for the other classes](https:\/\/www.crash.net\/rr\/news\/1088515\/1\/isle-man-tt-frontrunner-teases-exciting-fresh-start-new-team).\n\nClive Padgett said of the news: “We’re as enthusiastic as ever about the year ahead.\n\n“The TT is always a major part of what we do, and with Mitch building on last year’s experience and Jamie joining us in the Sportbike class, we’ve got a strong and balanced team.\n\n“Both riders understand what the Mountain Course demands, and we believe the equipment gives them every opportunity to progress.”\n\nNew Zealander Rees added: “Last year was a massive learning curve.\n\n“The TT is unlike anything we have back home in New Zealand.\n\n“I felt we made solid progress despite the conditions, and now I know what’s required.\n\n“The goal is to move towards that 130mph mark if I can get close to that on the big bike I will be happy.”\n\nCoward said linking up with Padgetts for the Sportbike races was “special”, and will start as a favourite in the event on machinery that made it to the podium with Davey Todd last year.\n\n“Joining Padgett’s is something special.,” he said.\n\n“It’s an iconic team in British racing and at the TT. I’m fully fit again and highly motivated.\n\n“The Supertwin class is ultra-competitive, but I believe we can be in the mix and put on a strong showing.”\n\n![Legendary Isle of Man TT team announces 2026 rider plans](https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/unnamed%20\\(26\\).jpg)\n\nLewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	The Padgetts Racing squad has announced that Mitch Rees will ride its bikes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, while veteran Jamie Coward also joins the outfit in the Sportbike class. Rees made his TT debut last year with Padgetts and was the event’s top newcomer, having recorded a 126.8mph lap and a best finish of 18th in the Superstock races. The 33-year-old will remain with one of TT’s best teams in Padgetts Racing, who will field Hondas in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races for him. Padgetts will use a Superstock-spec Fireblade for all of the big bike races. Rees will race a Paton in the Sportbike class, too, after the team made its debut in what was formerly the Supertwin TT last year. He will be joined by TT veteran and frontrunner Jamie Coward in the Sportbike races, who recently announced a link-up with Rapid Honda for the other classes . Clive Padgett said of the news: “We’re as enthusiastic as ever about the year ahead. “The TT is always a major part of what we do, and with Mitch building on last year’s experience and Jamie joining us in the Sportbike class, we’ve got a strong and balanced team. “Both riders understand what the Mountain Course demands, and we believe the equipment gives them every opportunity to progress.” New Zealander Rees added: “Last year was a massive learning curve. “The TT is unlike anything we have back home in New Zealand. “I felt we made solid progress despite the conditions, and now I know what’s required. “The goal is to move towards that 130mph mark if I can get close to that on the big bike I will be happy.” Coward said linking up with Padgetts for the Sportbike races was “special”, and will start as a favourite in the event on machinery that made it to the podium with Davey Todd last year. “Joining Padgett’s is something special.,” he said. “It’s an iconic team in British racing and at the TT. I’m fully fit again and highly motivated. “The Supertwin class is ultra-competitive, but I believe we can be in the mix and put on a strong showing.” Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.
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Padgetts Racing, TT 2025 © Isle of Man TT [Add as a preferred source](https://www.google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.crash.net) The Padgetts Racing squad has announced that Mitch Rees will ride its bikes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, while veteran Jamie Coward also joins the outfit in the Sportbike class. Rees made his TT debut last year with Padgetts and was the event’s top newcomer, having recorded a 126.8mph lap and a best finish of 18th in the Superstock races. The 33-year-old will remain with one of TT’s best teams in Padgetts Racing, who will field Hondas in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races for him. Padgetts will use a Superstock-spec Fireblade for all of the big bike races. Rees will race a Paton in the Sportbike class, too, after the team made its debut in what was formerly the Supertwin TT last year. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT He will be joined by TT veteran and frontrunner Jamie Coward in the Sportbike races, [who recently announced a link-up with Rapid Honda for the other classes](https://www.crash.net/rr/news/1088515/1/isle-man-tt-frontrunner-teases-exciting-fresh-start-new-team). Clive Padgett said of the news: “We’re as enthusiastic as ever about the year ahead. ## Read More “The TT is always a major part of what we do, and with Mitch building on last year’s experience and Jamie joining us in the Sportbike class, we’ve got a strong and balanced team. “Both riders understand what the Mountain Course demands, and we believe the equipment gives them every opportunity to progress.” New Zealander Rees added: “Last year was a massive learning curve. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT ## Read More “The TT is unlike anything we have back home in New Zealand. “I felt we made solid progress despite the conditions, and now I know what’s required. “The goal is to move towards that 130mph mark if I can get close to that on the big bike I will be happy.” Coward said linking up with Padgetts for the Sportbike races was “special”, and will start as a favourite in the event on machinery that made it to the podium with Davey Todd last year. “Joining Padgett’s is something special.,” he said. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT “It’s an iconic team in British racing and at the TT. I’m fully fit again and highly motivated. “The Supertwin class is ultra-competitive, but I believe we can be in the mix and put on a strong showing.” ## In this article [Road Racing](https://www.crash.net/road-racing) [PreviousBMW team secures 130mph rider for 2026 Isle of Man TT ![Dominic Herbertson. Credit: Isle of Man TT.](https://cdn.crash.net/2026-02/herbertson.png?width=1600)](https://www.crash.net/rr/news/1090353/1/bmw-team-secures-130mph-rider-2026-isle-man-tt) [NextAlastair Seeley to make North West 200 Supertwin debut in 2026 ![Alastair Seeley. Credit: North West 200.](https://cdn.crash.net/2026-02/seeleye_0.png?width=1600)](https://www.crash.net/rr/news/1090385/1/road-racing-legend-alastair-seeley-make-supertwin-debut-2026) ![Legendary Isle of Man TT team announces 2026 rider plans](https://cdn.crash.net/pictures/unnamed%20\(26\).jpg) [Lewis Duncan](https://www.crash.net/about-us/authors/135150) Head of Editorial Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial. 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Readable Markdown	The Padgetts Racing squad has announced that Mitch Rees will ride its bikes at the 2026 Isle of Man TT, while veteran Jamie Coward also joins the outfit in the Sportbike class. Rees made his TT debut last year with Padgetts and was the event’s top newcomer, having recorded a 126.8mph lap and a best finish of 18th in the Superstock races. The 33-year-old will remain with one of TT’s best teams in Padgetts Racing, who will field Hondas in the Superbike, Superstock and Supersport races for him. Padgetts will use a Superstock-spec Fireblade for all of the big bike races. Rees will race a Paton in the Sportbike class, too, after the team made its debut in what was formerly the Supertwin TT last year. He will be joined by TT veteran and frontrunner Jamie Coward in the Sportbike races, [who recently announced a link-up with Rapid Honda for the other classes](https://www.crash.net/rr/news/1088515/1/isle-man-tt-frontrunner-teases-exciting-fresh-start-new-team). Clive Padgett said of the news: “We’re as enthusiastic as ever about the year ahead. “The TT is always a major part of what we do, and with Mitch building on last year’s experience and Jamie joining us in the Sportbike class, we’ve got a strong and balanced team. “Both riders understand what the Mountain Course demands, and we believe the equipment gives them every opportunity to progress.” New Zealander Rees added: “Last year was a massive learning curve. “The TT is unlike anything we have back home in New Zealand. “I felt we made solid progress despite the conditions, and now I know what’s required. “The goal is to move towards that 130mph mark if I can get close to that on the big bike I will be happy.” Coward said linking up with Padgetts for the Sportbike races was “special”, and will start as a favourite in the event on machinery that made it to the podium with Davey Todd last year. “Joining Padgett’s is something special.,” he said. “It’s an iconic team in British racing and at the TT. I’m fully fit again and highly motivated. “The Supertwin class is ultra-competitive, but I believe we can be in the mix and put on a strong showing.” ![Legendary Isle of Man TT team announces 2026 rider plans](https://cdn.crash.net/pictures/unnamed%20\(26\).jpg) Lewis joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having been a journalist for five years covering MotoGP for the Motorsport Network. In February of 2026, he became Head of Editorial.
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