The same outfit that both riders competed with in WordSSP, Mackenzie and Norrodi꧒n have replaced Hafizh Syahrin and Eric Granado, both of whom are without a seat for 2024.

“I’m very happy to step up to World Superbike, as it’s been a dream of mine for a long time,” said former British Superbike champion Mackenziܫe. 

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“I’ve got a lot of⛎ expe🧸rience in the British Superbike championship, albeit with a different manufacturer, and it’s been good to test the MIE Superbike already this year at Misano. 

“I also completed two tests with HRC at Suzu🔴ka to better understand the CBR1000RR-R, and then doing the Suzu🤡ka race on another Honda was also very important of course. 

“So, it’s good to have already had a taste🔜 of the Honda Superbike and it’s great that the agreement for next season is now i𝐆n place. 

“I’m really looking forward to this new challengꦰe an💃d thank both PETRONAS and the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Team.”

👍Unlike Mackenzie, Norrodin is a true rookie after making his debut at the Jerez test last week. 

The Malaysian rider, formerly of the Moto3 and Moto2 world championship, was 2☂0th in the Supersport standings after scoring just 20 points.

“First of all, I want to say a big thank you to Midori Moriwඣaki,ꦚ to PETRONAS and to Honda,” said Norrodin. 

“It’s a big deci💎sion to jump to World Superbike ⭕but it’s a great opportunity for me and something I’ve wanted for a long time. 

“We know that the championship will be even more competitive next season and so it will be a big challenge, but I also know 👍that I’ll be able to learn and develop so much by 🦩taking part. 

“To represent PETRﷺONAS and my country, Malaysia, is a real honour, and I’m truly grateful for this chance. 

“I’ll now focus on t꧂raining harder than ever to prepare for what I know will be a tough but very stimulating year. I’m very happy and excited for the future.”