Young gun Jack Burrows targets further improvement in newly-branded Moto4 British Cup in 2026

The Dungannon teenager will benefit from full technical support this year from Mortimer Racing, who enjoyed a successful collaboration with the Burrows Engineering/RK Racing team in the latter stages of the 2025 campaign.

In a statement, the Ulster team – owned and managed by former Irish road racer John Burrows – said the decision was taken to remain in the class rather than making the step up to one of the Sportbike categories to capitalise on the ‘depth of data, experience, and understanding now in place’.

The statement added: “The results and performance improvements shown towards the end of 2025 reinforced that belief, with Jack finishing the season on a clear upward trajectory.”

Looking ahead to 2026, Burrows said remaining in the series for one more year was the “best option”.

“Staying in the newly branded British Moto4 class I feel is the best option for me in 2026,” he said.

“We could have moved up to the Sportbike classes and my dad very much left that decision to me, but after two years of learning the bikes, tracks and championship, I decided that going for a third and final year in Talent Cup was the best option.

“It is no secret that I’m not the ideal size for the bike, however Lucas Brown won this championship in 2024 at the same height, so that isn’t an excuse I will use.

“Towards the end of 2025 my confidence was massively boosted with the help of Richard and Keith from Mortimer Racing, who transformed the way I rode the bike and also how I approached sessions and races. I am very much looking forward to having them in my corner again for 2026.

“My thanks must also go to all my personal sponsors, both loyal and new for 2026, for helping me along my path. Thank you.”

Team boss John Burrows said “no stone would be left unturned” this season as the team aims to maximise the experience they have gained in British championship racing over the past two years.

“I echo the thoughts of Jack heading into our third year in the British Moto4 Championship,” he said. “I left the decision to him and this is the route he wants to take, so I will support him 100%.

“We have learnt a lot as a team since our first year in 2024 and no stone will be left unturned this season. My thanks must go to all the team sponsors, particularly Charlotte Richardson from RK Racing, who once again will be our title sponsor.”

Richard Mortimer of Mortimer Racing added: “I am really looking forward to working with Jack this year, he’s a very talented and motivated young lad who’s fitness and work ethic will be rewarded with podiums - Jack will be one to watch out for.”