TAS Racing Unveil New Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha with Kent and Skinner for 2026

TAS Racing have revealed that Danny Kent will join Rory Skinner in a two-rider lineup for the 2026 ZYN British Superbike Championship, with the team switching to Yamaha machinery for the new season.

The Northern Irish squad will continue their partnership with Cheshire Mouldings for a third consecutive year, combining on-track performance with a strong presence for staff and guests at each round, now presented in a striking new livery.

Kent, a former Moto3 World Champion and proven Yamaha race winner in BSB, joins TAS Racing aiming to add a British Superbike title to his achievements. Skinner will contest his third season with the team, having previously secured race wins alongside Kent’s predecessor.

The team will also welcome new sponsors in the coming weeks, while Michael Laverty returns with his MLAV Racing brand, bringing valuable experience and global recognition to the TAS Racing partnership for 2026.

Kent said: “I’m very pleased and honoured to be riding for Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha. Firstly, I would like to say a massive thank you to TAS Racing, Cheshire Mouldings and everyone involved for giving me this opportunity, and although it’s a new team for me, this will be my third year on a Yamaha. I will be working again with Chris Anderson (Spanner) as my crew chief – so the goal is to continue how we finished 2025, and that’s winning races.”

Skinner said: “I’m really excited to be starting year three with the TAS Racing team, so thanks to everyone for having me onboard for another year. Obviously, another change of manufacturer for us moving to Yamaha, but I’m very motivated for the championship, as I think it’s going to be our best opportunity yet to flourish.

“I can’t wait now to get testing on the Cheshire Mouldings Yamaha; it will be an exciting year and great to have Danny in the team. That’s a new dynamic for me at TAS, having a team-mate, but I think it will be good for both of us. The goal for us both is to be competitive at the front, and we can no doubt push each other on to bigger and better things.”

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