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The Scotsman and the PETRONAS MIE Honda Racing team began working together back in 2023, where he raced under their flag in the FIM Supersport World Championship. He landed a famous Race win at Most Race 2, surpassing expectation as at that point in the season, Mackenzie had only finished within the points on three prior occasions. In 2024, he got a promotion up to the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, where he has represented Petronas’s sky-blue colours proudly for the 2024 and 2025 seasons. As the team and rider prepare to part ways, both sides were quick to emphasise the good relationship they maintain despite the departure.

On the decision to break it off, Mackenzie said: “Firstly, I want to thank Midori, Sandro and the entire PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team. Although it’s been difficult at times, there have been many positives, including the Supersport win at Most – the team’s first ever race win - and Assen this year, where I finished top ten and scored points in every race. I am very grateful to Midori, who gave me a big opportunity to come to this paddock. I always strived to give 100% and put in maximum effort, but perhaps a new outlook can bring value to both the team and my own journey as a rider. It is sad that we are parting ways, but we have many happy memories, and I, of course, wish the team the best of luck for the rest of the season.”

On the split, Petronas MIE Honda Racing Team Principal Midori Moriwaki said: “Tarran will always have a special place in my heart and in the story of our team. We’ve faced challenges together and we’ve shared great moments too, not least that amazing win at Most. He is a great rider and a true professional. It’s never easy to say goodbye, but we do so with total respect and affection, and we sincerely wish him all the very best for the next chapter of his journey.”

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