Jake Dixon reflects on Moto2 exit and Honda role

Jake Dixon has spoken about the twists of his career, from his breakthrough in Moto2 with the Aspar Team to his first season in WorldSBK with Honda. He returned to the MotoGP paddock in Qatar as a substitute for the injured Joan Mir, marking his first Grand Prix appearance since leaving Moto2 at the end of 2025.

Dixon finished 14th in Qatar, the last classified finisher, scoring his first two MotoGP points. The result is his best in the premier class, surpassing his previous outings for Petronas Yamaha SRT in 2021. He was 12.5 seconds behind top Honda rider Johann Zarco at the finish.

Looking back on his time at Aspar, Dixon said he perhaps should have stayed with the team for his final Moto2 season, which he spent with Marc VDS Racing Team in 2025. He praised the team's structure and management, and the way it has developed riders such as David Alonso and Daniel Holgado.