John McGuinness says he will “get around a table with Honda” to have a discussion over his role for 2027 but stresses that he wants to continue racing next year.

McGuinness marked the 30th anniversary of his Isle of Man TT debut in June and the 23-time winner’s illustrious career will be honoured with a series of special events at this month’s Classic TT, where the Morecambe man will be in action around the famous Mountain Course once again.

Honda Racing rider McGuinness was competing at Oulton Park in Cheshire over the weekend in the National Superstock 1000 class and finished 17th in Saturday’s race before suffering a rare crash in the second race on Sunday, when he was circulating in 15th position.

The 54-year-old is asked regularly when he will finally call time on his long career, but McGuinness admits he “isn’t ready” to hang up his leathers just yet.

placeholder image — John McGuinness on the Honda Racing Fireblade at the Isle of Man TT. (Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press)

“It’s my 36th season of racing and I don’t want to retire yet,” McGuinness told TNT Sports at Oulton Park.

“I think just keep going while we’re enjoying it and having fun, and that’s where we are at the minute – we’re having a lot of fun with it all.

“We’ll have to get around the table with Honda; we’ve got a discussion to make about where we’re going to go next year.

“I’m going to say nothing, we’ll get around a table, make a plan and whatever happens, I will always be in the paddock; I love the people, love the industry and I’m not hanging my boots up just yet.”

The English rider has set personal best lap times at every British championship track he has raced at in 2026 during selected appearances in the Superstock class, and McGuinness says he is enjoying his racing as much as ever.

“I’m just enjoying it, I get up every day and I’m motivated every day, and I try and make every day – just in life in general – as long as it can be, especially in summer,” he added.

“I just enjoy riding my bike and we’re at Oulton Park this weekend, one of the best tracks on the calendar, it’s local to me, it’s a great circuit and we’re enjoying it.

“I’ve done personal bests at every single track I’ve been to this year; young kids are this side, that side, they’re all over me and they want to take the paint off the side of me!

“I’m not bothered about that, I just like being on track, being on my bike and I’ve stayed in that… I call it the hamster wheel, I’ve kept riding, I’ve kept my fitness up and I feel good.”

Looking ahead to the remainder of the season, McGuinness – who sealed a best result of fifth at the TT in the Superbike race this year – said his plans include racing at the final National Superstock 1000 round at Brands Hatch in October.

He said: “We’ve got some other things to do for the rest of the year, the Classic TT, Goodwood Revival, and I’m going to do the last round at Brands Hatch.”