As MotoGP draws to a close, Franco Morbidelli can now deny Jack Miller the top 2027 World Superbike ride.

Morbidelli’s contract with VR46 ends immediately after the end of the 2026 MotoGP season. Miller faces a similar fate with the Italian, as the Australian’s contract to ride for Pramac on a factory Yamaha deal expires this year and his hopes of staying in the Prototype Bike series are slim.

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Franco Morbidelli could replace Nicolo Bulega in World Superbikes after visiting Ducati bosses.

Trackhouse were the last MotoGP lifeline for 2027. After emerging as one of the names on the Australian radar. But every time those claims were raised, other reports made that reality Trackhouse signs Luca Marini and Innea Bastianini To form the new 2027 lineup.

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There doesn’t seem to be any room for Morbidelli at the MotoGP Inn, according to reports now The VR46 is finalizing a contract with Ducati for the Bulega. to complete their 2027 lineup. But the idea of ​​Bulega joining the VR46 for 2027 could open the door for Morbidelli at the Ducati WSBK team.

According to Motorsport.comIt has been reported that Morbidelli is ‘among the names’ in Ducati’s proposal for the 2027 World Superbike line-up, as Buleaga could move to MotoGP. Morbidelli attended the WSBK’s round at Misano last week with the Ducati bosses.

Morbidelli has appeared in the World Superbike paddock. Ducati The general manager is Luigi Daliegna, the sporting director is Mauro Gracili and the technical director is David Barana. While it is not certain whether he will get the Bulega WSBK ride in 2027, he seems to have passed Miller in the queue.

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It was believed earlier Miller could join Ducati’s 2027 World Superbike team. If Bulega realizes his dream of moving to MotoGP. However, Morbidelli now fits better than Miller into Ducati boss Gracielli’s plans for the Misano round of the World Superbikes.

Gracili confirmed Ducati’s “wish” is to replace Italian rider Bulega in World Superbikes. Next year. In fact, the Borgo Pangale brand have hinted that they are looking for the No2, noting that they see Iker Lecuona as Bulega’s successor as WSBK team leader.

How willing Morbidelli is to accept the number two role for Lecuona could play a key role in his move to World Superbikes with Ducati, and what (if any) Miller hopes to be as his next step. If Morbidelli says yes, it remains to be seen where Miller will go.