🏁 Powerhouse Partnership – Peter Hickman and 8TEN Racing Launch 2026 TT Campaign
The Isle of Man TT is the ultimate test of man and machine, and for 2026, the stakes have never been higher. Following a foundational 2025 season, 8TEN Racing—the elite team co-owned by Peter Hickman and Davey Todd—has officially launched its bid for Mountain Course glory.
As the official BMW Motorrad supported team for the TT, North West 200, and British Superstock championships, 8TEN Racing enters 2026 with a level of preparation and factory backing that signals a clear intent: total dominance on the island.
🚀 The Riders & Their Machinery
For 2026, the grid’s two fastest men are streamlining their efforts. While they remain teammates under the 8TEN banner for the big bikes, they are also united on British metal for the smaller classes through Hickman’s PHR Performance arm.
Peter Hickman (#10)
The outright lap record holder (136.358 mph) is looking to reclaim the Senior TT trophy. After a 2025 plagued by technical gremlins, “Hicky” is back at 100% fitness and focus.
Superbike/Superstock: BMW M 1000 RR (8TEN Racing)
Supersport: Triumph Street Triple 765 RS (PHR Performance)
Davey Todd (#8)
The reigning Superbike TT winner and 2025 “King of the Roads” is now firmly established as the man to beat. For 2026, he moves to Triumph machinery in the Supersport class to mirror Hickman’s setup.
Superbike/Superstock: BMW M 1000 RR (8TEN Racing)
Supersport: Triumph Street Triple 765 RS (PHR Performance)
🛠️ The Winning Edge: Factory BMW Support
The 2026 8TEN Racing BMWs are essentially World Superbike-spec machines adapted for the bumps of the Mountain Course. They feature the latest Evolution 3.0 aero package, providing massive stability at 200+ mph, and a refined ShiftCam engine pushing north of 205 hp.
With Team Manager Darren Jones (Hickman) and Stewart Johnstone (Todd) leading the technical side, the garage boasts the most experienced crew in the paddock.
🗓️ Official 2026 Race Schedule & 8TEN Entries
The 2026 schedule includes a new rest day on Thursday of Qualifying Week and the rebranding of the Supertwin class to the Sportbike TT.
Qualifying Week
Mon, May 25: Qualifying 1 (Afternoon) – Hickman & Todd on all bikes
Tue, May 26: Qualifying 2 (Evening)
Wed, May 27: Qualifying 3 (Afternoon) & Qualifying 4 (Evening)
Thu, May 28: REST DAY
Fri, May 29: Qualifying 5 (Afternoon)
Race Week: Where to Watch Hickman & Todd
Saturday, May 30 (Race Day 1)
10:45 – Superstock TT Race 1: Hickman & Todd (BMW)
13:30 – Sidecar TT Race 1
Sunday, May 31 (Race Day 2)
13:30 – Superbike TT: The premier class battle (BMW)
Tuesday, June 2 (Race Day 3)
10:45 – Supersport TT Race 1: Hickman & Todd (Triumph)
14:15 – Sportbike TT Race 1: Potential 8TEN entries
Wednesday, June 3 (Race Day 4)
10:45 – Sidecar TT Race 2
13:30 – Superstock TT Race 2: Hickman & Todd (BMW)
Friday, June 5 (Race Day 5)
10:45 – Supersport TT Race 2: Hickman & Todd (Triumph)
14:00 – Sportbike TT Race 2: Potential 8TEN entries
Saturday, June 6 (Race Day 6)
11:00 – Milwaukee Senior TT: The final showdown (BMW)
🔍 Why 2026 is Different
Unlike the 2025 season, which was a race against time to get the team ready, 2026 is all about refinement. The team has already completed extensive winter testing and competed at the Daytona 200, ensuring that when the bikes drop onto Glencrutchery Road in May, they are already race-proven.
