Popular Australian racer David ‘Davo’ Johnson will once again ride for the Platinum Club Racing Kawasaki team at this summer’s TT.

It marks the third year in succession the 42 year old has ridden for the team and comes after setting his fastest-ever lap of the Mountain Course in 2025.

After breaking the 132mph average lap barrier, Johnson enters this year’s event with renewed confidence.

He said: ‘I’m absolutely delighted to be back with Platinum Club Racing and Kawasaki.

‘The support from [team principal] Lee Hardy and the team has been incredible, and I feel we have really gelled with the bike.

‘Breaking the 132mph mark last year showed what we are capable of together. With the new ZX-10RR coming in for 2026, I genuinely believe we can fight for podiums.’

Hardy added: ‘We are proud to continue our partnership with Davo and Kawasaki for 2026.

‘I have built something special over the past decade, and Davo’s progress last season proves the potential is there.

‘The new ZX-10RR gives us everything we need to push for podiums and deliver the results we know are achievable.’

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