John Holden has confirmed that he has cancer.

Holden said he hopꦉes other sufferers can “catch it soon, like I have”.

His message via social media was: “We are down in London, it’s only been a few days since I was blasting around Br🗹ands Hatch.

“I’m in London ha⛦ving a pre-op because I’ve got cancer, unfortunately.

“So I encourage you൩ guy꧂s to get checked. Your PSA blood levels.

“Hopefully you can catch it soon, like I have.”

Holden is a two-time race winner a𝐆t the Isle of Man TT.

A Sidecar specialist, Holden also has 21 podiums at the TT. He claimed 13 in🐟ꦯ a row between 2014 and 2023.

He announced his retireme🍬nt from the TT last year - but returned this year, citing a “window of opportunityꦚ”, with  Frank Claeys as his new passenger.

Everyone at mahbx.com wishes John the𒐪 very best for his cancer t🎃reatment.