26 Wed Nov 2025 by Knockhill
FS-3 Racing have announced their line up for the 30th anniversary British Superbike Championship season in 2026, with Max Cook and rookie Joe Talbot set to debut the AJN Steelstock bimota.
Cook remains with the team for a fourth consecutive season, having made his debut in the Superbike class with the team back in 2023. Cook has continued to go from strength to strength, achieving multiple podiums, most recently at Thruxton.
Talbot is set for his full-time Superbike debut in 2026, following impressive seasons in both the Supersport and Superstock classes over the last two years, securing multiple wins and podiums, maintaining the team’s ethos of supporting upcoming talent, a philosophy shared by Team Green.
Nigel Snook, Team Principal, AJN Steelstock bimota commented: “At FS-3 Racing, we have always prided ourselves on giving young riders the opportunity to compete and gain experience in the superbike class. Danny Buchan, Lee Jackson and Rory Skinner have all benefitted from their time with us. But we are particularly pleased that Max Cook will be with us again in 2026 to lead the team in his fourth season on a superbike.
Ross Burridge, Head of Marketing & Racing Department at Kawasaki Motors UK concluded: “After a great 2025 season, the start of the off-season has been no less exciting! With the switch of machinery recently announced, we are now really pleased to welcome Joe back to Kawasaki and to the team for 2026. Max has been steadily getting faster and more consistent over the past few seasons, and I can’t wait to hopefully watch him make that last step next year to regularly feature on the podium.”
