{"id":1954948,"date":"2026-05-25T14:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954948"},"modified":"2026-05-25T14:29:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T11:29:19","slug":"jake-dixon-careful-wrist-still-sore-at-worldsbk-test-but-eyeing-aragon-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1954948","title":{"rendered":"Jake Dixon \u2018careful\u2019, wrist \u201cstill sore\u201d at WorldSBK test but eyeing Aragon return"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Jake Dixon \u2018careful\u2019, wrist \u201cstill sore\u201d at WorldSBK test but eyeing Aragon return<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon says he had to manage his physical condition at the Misano WorldSBK test but is sure of an Aragon return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-05-25T15:29:19+01:00\">25 May 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jake Dixon is targeting an Aragon WorldSBK return from injury after riding at the two-ay test in Misano.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon was able to ride the factory Honda during the WorldSBK test at the home of the Emilia-Romagna Round on 21\u201322 May, his first days on the bike since he broke his left wrist at Phillip Island in February.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider says he had to manage his physical condition during the test, but is nonetheless aiming to make his return to racing at the Aragon Round on 29\u201331 May, although he will have to pass pre-race medical checks on Thursday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt feels so good to be back with the team,\u201d said Jake Dixon after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy wrist is still sore and I could only do short runs, but just being back on the bike was great.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m happy with how it\u2019s gone here; it\u2019s been a good two days at Misano, despite the fact that I couldn\u2019t complete many laps or long runs, as I still need to manage my physical condition carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2d2a25f49d94726252f0a106e07e5c9d6099f75c474b7ccc0d72e9abf83f5ad2\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Czech WorldSBK another \u201cimportant opportunity\u201d for Honda <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cStep-by-step, we are trying to improve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDuring the sessions, we used ice treatment and I also worked constantly with my physio, which really helped.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[On day two] I completed fewer laps than [day one] because I probably pushed a little too much on day one, so the wrist is still quite sore and swollen, but that\u2019s something we expected. I\u2019m just happy to be back riding again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b6c14c61876b6488e9ece9575d249eab85497186448bdcd128af8fe10a029ea6\">  Jake Dixon injury troubles continue as replacement confirmed for Czech WorldSBK   Somkiat Chantra fit for Balaton Park debut in WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow we\u2019ll head to Aragon with the team and see what will be possible there. Realistically, I think it will still take quite some time before I feel close to 100% on the bike again, but we\u2019ll keep building little by little.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra \u201chappy\u201d after differing two days<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test, leaving pit box. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Dixon\u2019s test was about reacquainting himself with the Fireblade after three months and feeling out his physical condition, for Somkiat Chantra there was scope to work more on the bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019ve completed a two-day test here at Misano, and day one we were able to complete many laps and try many different things,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOverall, it was not bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe worked hard, especially on the electronics side, and tried to do our best with the package we have.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn the second day, we also attempted a few time attacks and I\u2019m quite happy because my lap time improved and the feeling was getting better and better. Now we need to keep working and try to take another step at Aragon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Jake Dixon<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Honda HRC<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Somkiat Chantra<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Yamaha \u201cstill a long way\u201d from front of WorldSBK despite Misano test steps<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/unnamed-60.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-9aa28e3c8ef90e2d463e79f50d8a5b879bcd7194f76f0c1b829847268e6f4ef5\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>More News<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-07c113d0b07c09ce662c76a152e599825876b27cd5e119251d52af01aaa6859d\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jake Dixon WorldSBK debut delayed further, Honda announces Hungary replacement <\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776932676\"> 23\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-02\/jake-dixon.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jake Dixon, 2026 Phillip Island WorldSBK Test (Gold&amp;Goose).\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jonathan Rea \u201cin survival mode\u201d during Dutch WorldSBK<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776617515\"> 19\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1305262_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jonathan Rea, 2026 Dutch WorldSBK. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Iker Lecuona thought Dutch WorldSBK Race 1 was &#8220;my chance&#8221; to beat Bulega<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776531600\"> 18\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1305188_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Iker Lecuona, Nicolo Bulega, Sam Lowes, 2026 Dutch WorldSBK round at Assen.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jonathan Rea &#8220;felt fast&#8221; but &#8220;frustrated&#8221; by Honda WorldSBK position<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776529380\"> 18\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1304877_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Jonathan Rea, 2026 Dutch WorldSBK round at Assen.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Assen WorldSBK: Iker Lecuona leads red-flagged final practice<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1776501000\"> 18\/04\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-04\/gng_1304721_hires_1600x900.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Iker Lecuona, 2026 Assen WorldSBK.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Jake Dixon says he had to manage his physical condition at the Misano WorldSBK test but is sure of an Aragon return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jake Dixon is targeting an Aragon WorldSBK return from injury after riding at the two-ay test in Misano.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon was able to ride the factory Honda during the WorldSBK test at the home of the Emilia-Romagna Round on 21\u201322 May, his first days on the bike since he broke his left wrist at Phillip Island in February.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider says he had to manage his physical condition during the test, but is nonetheless aiming to make his return to racing at the Aragon Round on 29\u201331 May, although he will have to pass pre-race medical checks on Thursday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt feels so good to be back with the team,\u201d said Jake Dixon after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy wrist is still sore and I could only do short runs, but just being back on the bike was great.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m happy with how it\u2019s gone here; it\u2019s been a good two days at Misano, despite the fact that I couldn\u2019t complete many laps or long runs, as I still need to manage my physical condition carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2d2a25f49d94726252f0a106e07e5c9d6099f75c474b7ccc0d72e9abf83f5ad2\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Czech WorldSBK another \u201cimportant opportunity\u201d for Honda <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cStep-by-step, we are trying to improve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDuring the sessions, we used ice treatment and I also worked constantly with my physio, which really helped.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[On day two] I completed fewer laps than [day one] because I probably pushed a little too much on day one, so the wrist is still quite sore and swollen, but that\u2019s something we expected. I\u2019m just happy to be back riding again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b6c14c61876b6488e9ece9575d249eab85497186448bdcd128af8fe10a029ea6\">  Jake Dixon injury troubles continue as replacement confirmed for Czech WorldSBK   Somkiat Chantra fit for Balaton Park debut in WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow we\u2019ll head to Aragon with the team and see what will be possible there. Realistically, I think it will still take quite some time before I feel close to 100% on the bike again, but we\u2019ll keep building little by little.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra \u201chappy\u201d after differing two days<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test, leaving pit box. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Dixon\u2019s test was about reacquainting himself with the Fireblade after three months and feeling out his physical condition, for Somkiat Chantra there was scope to work more on the bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019ve completed a two-day test here at Misano, and day one we were able to complete many laps and try many different things,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOverall, it was not bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe worked hard, especially on the electronics side, and tried to do our best with the package we have.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn the second day, we also attempted a few time attacks and I\u2019m quite happy because my lap time improved and the feeling was getting better and better. Now we need to keep working and try to take another step at Aragon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Jake Dixon is targeting an Aragon WorldSBK return from injury after riding at the two-ay test in Misano.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Dixon was able to ride the factory Honda during the WorldSBK test at the home of the Emilia-Romagna Round on 21\u201322 May, his first days on the bike since he broke his left wrist at Phillip Island in February.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The British rider says he had to manage his physical condition during the test, but is nonetheless aiming to make his return to racing at the Aragon Round on 29\u201331 May, although he will have to pass pre-race medical checks on Thursday.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-60-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Jake Dixon, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt feels so good to be back with the team,\u201d said Jake Dixon after the Misano test.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cMy wrist is still sore and I could only do short runs, but just being back on the bike was great.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m happy with how it\u2019s gone here; it\u2019s been a good two days at Misano, despite the fact that I couldn\u2019t complete many laps or long runs, as I still need to manage my physical condition carefully.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2d2a25f49d94726252f0a106e07e5c9d6099f75c474b7ccc0d72e9abf83f5ad2\">  Misano WorldSBK Test Results &#8211; Wednesday (FINAL)   Czech WorldSBK another \u201cimportant opportunity\u201d for Honda <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cStep-by-step, we are trying to improve.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cDuring the sessions, we used ice treatment and I also worked constantly with my physio, which really helped.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201c[On day two] I completed fewer laps than [day one] because I probably pushed a little too much on day one, so the wrist is still quite sore and swollen, but that\u2019s something we expected. I\u2019m just happy to be back riding again.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-b6c14c61876b6488e9ece9575d249eab85497186448bdcd128af8fe10a029ea6\">  Jake Dixon injury troubles continue as replacement confirmed for Czech WorldSBK   Somkiat Chantra fit for Balaton Park debut in WorldSBK <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow we\u2019ll head to Aragon with the team and see what will be possible there. Realistically, I think it will still take quite some time before I feel close to 100% on the bike again, but we\u2019ll keep building little by little.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Chantra \u201chappy\u201d after differing two days<\/h2>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/chantra_misano_test-1-large.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Somkiat Chantra, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test, leaving pit box. Credit: Honda HRC.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While Dixon\u2019s test was about reacquainting himself with the Fireblade after three months and feeling out his physical condition, for Somkiat Chantra there was scope to work more on the bike.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019ve completed a two-day test here at Misano, and day one we were able to complete many laps and try many different things,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOverall, it was not bad.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe worked hard, especially on the electronics side, and tried to do our best with the package we have.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOn the second day, we also attempted a few time attacks and I\u2019m quite happy because my lap time improved and the feeling was getting better and better. Now we need to keep working and try to take another step at Aragon.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1096220\/1\/jake-dixon-careful-wrist-still-sore-worldsbk-test-eyeing-aragon-return&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-05\/dixon_misano_test-94-large.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Jake Dixon \u2018careful\u2019, wrist \u201cstill sore\u201d at WorldSBK test but eyeing Aragon return Jake Dixon says he had to manage his physical condition at the Misano WorldSBK test but is sure of an Aragon return. Alex Whitworth 25 May 2026 Share Jake Dixon, May 2026 Misano WorldSBK Test. Credit: Honda HRC. 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