Peter Willis racing on track

British Sportbike Championship · 2026

Peter Willis
#99

17-year-old racer from Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, stepping up to the Pirelli British Sportbike Championship with the CFMOTO Moto Twelve team.

My Story Sponsorship
99
Race Number
7th
2025 BTC Championship
1st
British GP Winner '25
10
2026 Rounds

Peter Willis is a 17-year-old motorcycle road racer from Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, competing as #99 in the 2026 Pirelli British Sportbike Championship aboard the CFMOTO 675SR-R with the Moto Twelve team. After a standout British Talent Cup career, including a maiden win at the British Grand Prix, Peter steps up to the British Superbike (BSB) paddock for 2026.

01: My Journey

My Story So Far

From motocross fields in Northern Ireland to the biggest stages in British motorsport: every season has been a step forward.

Peter Willis, a 17-year-old racer from Cullybackey, Northern Ireland, has just completed his final year in the R&G British Talent Cup. His journey began in motocross, spending three formative years in the Irish and Ulster Championships and finishing 4th overall in the Irish series.

He joined the Honda British Talent Cup in 2021 aged just 12. That debut season was about learning the tracks and adapting to Moto3 machinery. The seasons that followed saw real progress: multiple top-ten finishes, and a standout maiden podium at Snetterton in 2024.

2025 was the year Peter announced himself as a serious contender. Consistent top-ten results round after round were capped by a flawless ride to his maiden British Talent Cup victory at the British Grand Prix: a defining moment, on one of the sport's biggest stages. In the most competitive Talent Cup season to date, he finished a strong 7th overall.

Peter Willis on the podium
2025
British GP Winner
British Talent Cup

02: The Championship

The Starting Grid

In 2026 Peter makes the move to the Pirelli British Sportbike Championship, one of the newest and most exciting support classes in the Bennetts British Superbike (BSB) paddock.

Introduced in 2024, the category bridges the gap between the lightweight feeder series and the premier Superstock and Superbike classes: a competitive, cost-effective platform for emerging riders. From 2026 the series evolves into the Pirelli British Sportbike Championship, aligning with the new World Sportbike framework.

The grid features mid-capacity twins and triples from multiple manufacturers, run to strict Balance of Performance (BoP) regulations targeting ~95 hp. Controlled ECUs and Pirelli slick tyres keep costs down while producing some of the closest, hardest-fought racing of the BSB weekend.

CFMOTO 675SR-R Yamaha R7 Aprilia RS660 Kawasaki Ninja 650 Suzuki GSX-8R

Balance of Performance

All machines tuned to a ~95 hp target for true parity, rewarding rider skill and team setup over raw machinery.

A Proven Pathway

A vital stepping stone on the British Superbike ladder, showcasing the next generation of Superbike stars.

Championship Standing

2026 Pirelli British Sportbike
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Championship Position
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Total Points

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2026 Race Calendar

10 Rounds. 17 Races.

Tap a round to see Peter's race-by-race results.

Test·
Official Test, Donington Park3rd to 4th April
Pre-season
1Round
Oulton Park2nd to 4th May
2 Races
2Round
Donington Park GP15th to 17th May
2 Races
3Round
Knockhill19th to 21st June
2 Races
4Round
Snetterton3rd to 5th July
1 Race
★WSBK
WSBK Sportbike10th to 12th July
TBC
5Round
Brands Hatch17th to 19th July
1 Race
6Round
Oulton Park31st July to 2nd Aug
1 Race
7Round
Thruxton14th to 16th August
2 Races
8Round
Cadwell Park29th to 31st August
1 Race
9Round
Donington Park2nd to 4th October
1 Race
10Round
Brands Hatch16th to 18th October
2 Races

03: Moto Twelve · CFMOTO

The Team

Moto Twelve has a passion for anything with an engine and two wheels.

From building, upgrading and repairing motorcycles to a championship-winning operation in BSB, the team brings a wealth of experience both on and off the track: the perfect home for Peter's step up to the Sportbike class in 2026.

The Moto Twelve CFMOTO team
George Beale
Team Principal

George Beale

A renowned figure in the motorcycle world, celebrated for his meticulous restoration of legendary machines and for heading up one of Europe's largest private racing teams from 1976 to 1981. Decades on, George is one of Europe's leading specialists in historic motorbikes and a passionate team owner who has worked with teams across the globe.

Eddie Roberts
Racing Director

Eddie Roberts

An ex-professional racer with a history of winning and a deep dedication to the sport. Eddie has been Global Racing Manager for Pirelli, founded Competition Logistics Ltd supplying tyres to the WSB and BSB paddocks, and was official UK importer of Krämer Motorcycles, which grew into Moto Twelve Ltd. He also serves as Rider Representative at Bennetts BSB.

Alley Grant
Alley GrantTeam Crew
Nigel Race
Nigel RaceTeam Crew

04: The Machine

The Bike

675SR-R · #99 CFMOTO 675SR-R race bike
CFMOTO

CFMOTO 675SR-R

CFMOTO is a global powersports manufacturer renowned for high-quality, innovative and affordable machines. Founded in 1989, it now has a presence in over 100 countries. The 675SR-R's aerodynamic design, smooth lines and aggressive form make it a top contender for the British Sportbike Championship.

675cc
Triple Engine
220km/h
Max Speed
3.6s
0 to 100 km/h
~95hp
BoP Target

05: Rider Profile

Career Highlights

Peter Willis portrait
Name
Peter Willis
Age
17
Number
#99
Bike
CFMOTO 675SR-R
Team
Moto Twelve
From
Cullybackey, NI
2025
British Talent Cup · P7 Championship
  • 1st: Round 2, British Grand Prix (British Talent Cup)
  • 1st: Supersport Cup, Sunflower Races (Ulster Superbike)
  • Best qualifying: P2 Assen (British Talent Cup)
2024
British Talent Cup · P13 Championship
  • 2nd: Round 3, Snetterton (maiden podium)
  • Best qualifying: Pole Position, Snetterton
2023
WM Racing · British Talent Cup
  • Best qualifying: Donington Park, 12th
  • Best race finish: Donington Park, 11th
2022
Michael Laverty Racing · British Talent Cup
  • 1st and fastest lap: USBK Sunflower Moto3
  • Round 1 Silverstone National: qualified 5th, finished 8th
  • Round 6 Silverstone British MotoGP: 11th · Round 9 Donington GP: 14th
2021
WM Racing · British Talent Cup
  • Debut season: best finish 17th, aged 12
2020
British Mini Bike
  • 2nd: British Mini Bike Championship, 140cc MiniGP
2019
Irish & Ulster MX Championships
  • 3rd: IMC Junior MiniGP and Gearbox Winter Series
  • 3rd: Errigal MX 65cc · 4th: Ireland MX 65cc · 5th: Ulster MX 65cc

Partner Reach

Media Exposure

British Sportbike races on the global BSB stage: huge crowds, national TV, and a fast-growing personal following.

59,940
Trackside Attendance
1.07M
UK TV Reach
49:56:00
UK Broadcast Hours
2,500+
Social Followers

British Sportbike is broadcast live across every BSB round on:

TNT Sportsdiscovery+Quest

07: Backed By

Our Sponsors

Peter's racing is made possible by a brilliant group of partners. Thank you for being part of the journey.

Sponsorship

Be Part of the Next Chapter

I'm seeking partners to join me for this next chapter of my motorcycle career, with exciting perks along the way: free entry to BSB events, grid access, and much more.

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