The 2026 Racing Hondas Championship gets underway at Silverstone’s National Circuit on Sunday 5 April, as Event 1 launches the new season.
Teams return to the paddock ready for a day of competitive Honda racing, with championship points on the line as the grid prepares to battle around one of the UK’s most recognised circuits.
Silverstone’s National layout provides the stage, combining high-speed corners and heavy braking zones that regularly produce close slipstream battles and decisive overtaking opportunities.
Racing Hondas is built around close, competitive wheel-to-wheel racing, bringing together a wide range of Honda performance models within a tightly controlled club-level championship.
Cars ranging from Civics and Integras through to S2000s compete across the grid, delivering fast, hard-fought racing between drivers with varying levels of experience.
Clear technical regulations and balanced class structures keep competition close throughout the field, producing packed grids and competitive racing across the championship.
Across the event day, Racing Hondas competitors take part in:
Qualifying determines the starting grid for the opening race, with championship points awarded across both races as drivers battle for position throughout the field.
With tightly matched cars and competitive drivers across the grid, races regularly produce close packs and overtaking battles from lights to flag.
Check the official event timetable for full session timings.
An opening event always carries added significance.
Early results establish momentum and provide the first indication of how the season may unfold, while every point scored contributes to the championship standings.
For spectators, it’s the first opportunity to see the 2026 Racing Hondas grid in action — a paddock of Honda performance machinery delivering close, competitive racing.
Racing Hondas offers one of the most accessible routes into competitive Honda motorsport, with close wheel-to-wheel racing across a wide range of Honda models.
Spectators can explore the paddock, get close to the cars and teams, and watch the championship grid in action.
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