Setting off for new heights
This year, Hutchinson will compete in the RST Superbike, RL360 Superstock and Milwaukee Senior TT races on the Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP. He will also compete in the Monster Energy Supersport races on the new CBR600RR.
Hutchinson’s return to the TT Mountain Course is particularly notable as he was forced to withdraw from last year’s race after suffering a stroke. Despite a quick and full recovery, standard Motorcycle Racing Association protocols prevented an earlier return.
An unparalleled achievement
His success in 2010, when he became the first rider to win five TT races in one week, remains unsurpassed. In 2018, he rode for the team in the Supersport class, but 2024 will be the first time since that historic achievement that Hutchinson has competed in all classes for the team.
With 16 TT titles to his name, Hutchinson is the fourth fastest TT racer of all time and was fifth fastest in 2016 with a lap time of over 133 mph.
Hutchinson’s view of the future
Ian Hutchinson is optimistic: “I’m really pleased to be back with Clive and the team. I think that the way that I work and the team works just fits right. Clive puts together a bike you know you can get on and ride fast straightaway. With injuries, COVID and missing last year, I don’t feel as though I’ve had a good run at the TT since 2017 and so it’s ideal to be with the team that can let me get the laps which is what I need.”
“We’ve already been out testing in Spain and we’re back out again to Portugal and Spain in the next few weeks, plus we’ve plenty more track time in the run up to TT so I’m really looking forward to what 2024 can bring.”
Clive Padgett’s view of the future
Clive Padgett, Team Principal of Milenco by Padgett’s Motorcycles, is delighted: „We’re absolutely delighted to have Ian back into the Padgett’s racing family. We’ve a long, enjoyable and highly successful relationship that goes back many, many years and it’s an honour to be back working together again across all the classes.”
“He’s had one hell of a journey since that incredible year in 2010, but there is no denying the man’s determination and I don’t think you can ever rule him out of getting a top finish. I truly believe in him but regardless of the results, I think having him back with the team is just a fantastic story for the sport and for the TT.”
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