Ducati is interested in signing Trackhouse MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez to its World Superbikes team, according to the report. Fernandes has been on the rise in Grand Prix racing after initially struggling to make an impression.
2021 Moto2 racer, Fernandez He finished 22nd, 20th and 16th in his first three Premier Division seasons. But he cracked the top 10 for the first time since taking his first win in Australia last year.
This year, the 25-year-old can aim higher. He scored podiums in both races at the season opener in Thailand, showing the strength of the Aprilia bike but is unlikely to be a contender for any open factory seats.
Raul Fernandez and Inea Bastianini are ‘forbidden’ dreams for Ducati in WSBK
Report from GPON Ducati reveals plans for 2027 World Superbike lineup Unsurprisingly, they are linked to MotoGP.
It is not a foregone conclusion that title favorite Niccolò Bulega will move to the Grand Prix paddock. This year it depends on performance and seat availability.
Luigi D’Aligna has recognized the benefits of ‘exploiting’ Bulega on two fronts and made him a MotoGP rider for 2026. However, the 26-year-old wants to follow in the footsteps of Toprak Razgatlioglu and could be considered ‘complete’ if he wins the Tour.
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Ducati WSBK bosses Stefano Cecconi and Serafino Foti have ‘forbidden dreams’ of signing Fernandes or Innea Bastianini. Unfortunately, neither of them are seen as real candidates now.
Trackhouse may sell the team’s stake in their MotoGP team.It raises doubts about Fernandez’s future, but at this point, he may prefer to compete for another satellite team rather than switch disciplines entirely.
And while he represents the Ducati factory team, Bastianini is heading to the Yamaha MotoGP squad. For 2027, based on the latest rumors.
A seat swap between Franco Morbidelli and Niccolò Bulega is on the cards.
The report states that Franco Morbidelli is a ‘more realistic’ target. Valentino Rossi wants two new riders For 2027 and Morbidelli is unlikely to find another place on the MotoGP grid.
There is a possibility that Bulega swaps seats with Morbidelli. At the end of the year. He was part of the previous VR46 Academy setup and had a good relationship with Rossi.
Fermin Aldeguer may also go to VR46. Under their new satellite deal with Ducati, giving Rossi the improved line he needs. David Alonso is an option if negotiations with Dali Igna are successful.
Fabio Di Giannantonio may return to Gresini, who himself may need two new riders. Alex Marquez was bound for KTM..
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