2026 TAKES SHAPE: MANFREDI SIGNS HIS FIRST DEAL OF THE SEASON

The 2025 season marked a turning point for Kevin Manfredi. A year of technical and sporting growth, built race after race alongside a team that enabled him to fully express his potential.The climax came on September 21st, when Manfredi and the squad led by Julien Diguet clinched an impressive second place in the Superstock class at the 24 Hours of Bol d’Or on the Paul Ricard circuit—an achievement that proved decisive in securing the title of 2025 World Vice-Champions. It was a journey defined by trust, communication, responsibility, and continuity, during which Manfredi established himself as an increasingly central figure, consistently contributing to the team’s results and delivering top-level performances also at Le Mans and Suzuka.In light of what has been built together, the Italian rider has chosen to continue on the same path: in 2026, Kevin Manfredi will once again compete with Honda France and the RAC41 DAFY Honda Team.

Kevin: “This season has been almost perfect. Honda France and RAC41 gave me the conditions to work at 100% in every race: we stood on the podium together at Le Mans and the Bol d’Or, and we came close to another podium at the 8 Hours of Suzuka.At the end of the championship, I had several opportunities on the table, including in EWC, but my heart and the desire for continuity played a major role in my decision. Julien trusted me, giving me demanding and important responsibilities, and I believe I repaid that trust with speed, consistency, and no mistakes.This is why I decided that in 2026 I will continue to race in the same colours, with the goal of aiming even higher together.”

Manfredi will return to the track in February for winter testing, the first step toward the new Endurance World Championship season, which will officially begin in April with the historic 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Kevin extends his thanks to all sponsors and technical partners for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.