James Hillier has secured a last-minute deal to run H🎃onda machinery under the Muc-Off Racing banner in the 2025 Isle of Man TT 1000cc races.

Hillier has been a mainstay entry at the Isle of Man TT since his debut year in 2008, with💝 the English rider working his way to becoming a consistent podium finisher at the event.

A one-time winner in the Supertwin class back in 2013, Hillier enjoyed a strong 2024 TT with the WTF Racing squad as he grabbed three t✱op five finishes - including a fourth in the Senior TT - on 💮1000cc bikes.

He was due to campaign the TT again in 2025 with WTF Racing on Hondas in the Superbike, Senior and Superstock races, before the team sensationally wi♌thdrew from road racing and British Superbikes.

While the Alan Gardner-run OMG 🧸team was able to find a last-minute deal to run a one-rider effort in BSB for 2025, Hillier’s TT plans had been left up in the air.

But Hillier has been able to secure backing from long-time partner Muc-Off, while Gardner will supply him with 2024 Honda Fireblades for the Superbike an🉐d Superstock c🧜lasses.

Hillier will also have three mechanics fr�꧙�om his original team to help him at the event.

“Given the situation I found myself in a few weeks 🐬ago, it’s worked pretty well,”said Hilli♎er.

“I struggled to believe it when I receiv𓄧ed the news fro🐭m Alan, and it took a while for it all to sink in.

“Missing the TT was not an option so 🐭I soon got to work assessing all options just to𝕴 see what competitive options I had.

“Alan and Paul [Curran] from WTF have been very supportive and once I knew the Hondas would be made available, I started filling in the gaps, such a🌺s funding, logistics, team members, and t🍨he like.

“The bike and the mechanics are the key components, so having my crew chief Alan🤪 and mechanics Dale and Jon on board is a huge asset.

“ღIt’s been difficult trying to ಞpiece it all together but Muc-Off stepping in has saved the day to be honest, it’s really taken the pressure off, I can now focus on the riding.

“The bike and set-up is going to🔴 look awesome an𝓰d I can’t wait to get riding.”

Hillier had already found alternate plans for the Supersport class for 2025, signing a deal to🔯 reunite with Bournemouth Kawasaki for the 600cc races.