BIKING LEGENDS JOIN FORCES

Motorcycling superstars John Mcguinness and Guy Martin have announced they are teaming up for the 2017 road racing season.

The pair have both joined the Honda Motor Europe team to compete in the famous North West 200 and Isle of Man TT competitions on the new CBR1000RR Fireblade SP2.

Racer, truck mechanic and TV star Martin is returning after a year away from racing.

He has enjoyed huge success on the roads during his career, securing wins at various races including the Ulster GP, Scarborough Gold Cup, Armoy, Cookstown and also the Southern 100. He has also stepped on the TT podium 15 times and will be chasing his elusive maiden TT win this year.

Meanwhile, Mcguinness will be looking to add to his impressive tally of 23 TT wins.

He commented: I’m back with honda for another year. Really, I’m part of the family, and I can’t wait to see what the new Fireblade SP2 can do.

“I’m excited to have Guy as my new team-mate. We’ve enjoyed many a racing battle over the years and I’m looking forward to seeing what we can both do.”

Martin added: “Honda is a great team and the Fireblade has always been a weapon on the roads so, with the new bike, I‘m keen to give it a go.

“John is the man. I’ve got massive respect for him and I’m looking forward to racing on the Fireblade against him.”