February 23rd, 2026.
R&G is returning as an Official Sponsor to the new-look ZYN British Superbike Championship, marking the Hampshire-based brand’s 12th consecutive season supporting the highly competitive series.As one of the longest-running supporters of the British Superbike Championship, R&G has become a familiar face for competitors and visitors alike. From protecting title-winning teams and riders to providing essential crash protection and racing accessories to the entire paddock via the R&G Official Technical Centre, the company is returning as an Official Sponsor in 2026, having signed a new three-year agreement with the commercial rights holder MSVR.
In addition to enhanced branding and sponsor boards around the circuit at all 11 rounds of the 2026 ZYN British Superbike Championship, R&G will again be the headline sponsor for the two official preseason tests at Donington Park and Oulton Park in April. The ‘R&G Race of the South’ will also be returning when the Championship rolls into the high-speed Thruxton circuit in August, with the crash protection specialist planning a host of unique opportunities for fans. A number of exciting new initiatives are also planned throughout 2026, with further details to be announced shortly.
In addition to protecting the blue-riband classes, R&G is a keen supporter of the stars of tomorrow, and will be remaining as the title sponsor to the Moto4 British Cup, which is part of the Road to MotoGP™ programme, and the official crash protection supplier to the ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup. The R&G Rising Stars Award will also be back for 2026, highlighting the performances of riders making their first full season in the Superbike class.
Having become a staple of the paddock over the last decade, the R&G Official Technical Centre is back for 2026, bigger and better than before, with a wider range and more brands on offer for racers, teams and the public alike.
Simon Hughes, Managing Director of R&Gsaid: “The British Superbike Championship is the world’s most competitive domestic racing series, and as it celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. We’re honoured to be back for a 12th consecutive season. Our new, three-year extension further enhances our position within the paddock, and we can’t wait to get the new season underway on April 3rd at the R&G Official Test at Donington Park.”
ZYN British Superbike Championship Series Director Stuart Higgs added: “R&G has been a loyal and committed partner to the series for over a decade, and I am happy to announce a continued relationship into the 2026 season. R&G has a widespread presence within the paddock, featured across the classes from ZYN British Superbike to the ROKiT OFF BMW F 900 R Cup, whilst also maintaining its title association with the Moto4 British Cup, showing its diversity and utilisation across the different racing classes.”
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