WSBK 2026

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The shift of riders has started already, rumour mill suggest Perucci has signed to replace Toprak at BMW

[CaiosH]

There has also been rumours for a while that Jonathan Rea will be on a Ducati...but no inclination of which team.

Álvaro Bautista to BMW or retirement?

[Freakuk]

CaiosH said:

There has also been rumours for a while that Jonathan Rea will be on a Ducati...but no inclination of which team.

Álvaro Bautista to BMW or retirement?

Rea looks to be moving to Barni Ducati - I assume replacing Petrucci.

I keep seeing Jake Dixon to HRC in WSBK, but nothing confirmed.

[John D.]

Stefano Manzi is coming up from WSS on to a R1 I believe. Can't remember which team. Expect he will replace Aegerter.

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John D. said:

Stefano Manzi is coming up from WSS on to a R1 I believe. Can't remember which team. Expect he will replace Aegerter.

He is yes, that has already been confirmed i believe. Rumour is that Oncu could be inline for Rea's ride alongside Loca.
Rea is allegedly being considered for Iannone's ride as he is out but Petrucci's ride would be good as well.

[John D.]

Be good if Taz could pick up one or the vacant Ducati rides.

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John D. said:

Be good if Taz could pick up one or the vacant Ducati rides.

Maybe if he does well then Bonovo might reconsider next year

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Lecuona reportedly in talks with Barni Spark Ducati but also rumoured to be in talks with BMW to replace Van Der Mark which if true, would mean an entirely new line up for BMW.

[bergclimber34]

Remember Iannone touting himself for a GP ride eqarly this year, how that fell on its arse, the bloke really is Biaggi like in his own narcissism. Hope he never goes anywhere near top level bike racing again, he was never welcome back in my book

[Rob 131 Sport]

Freakuk said:

CaiosH said:

There has also been rumours for a while that Jonathan Rea will be on a Ducati...but no inclination of which team.

Álvaro Bautista to BMW or retirement?

Rea looks to be moving to Barni Ducati - I assume replacing Petrucci.

I keep seeing Jake Dixon to HRC in WSBK, but nothing confirmed.

It will be a shame if Jake leaves GP’s as I genuinely thought he had a title in him, and if he moved into MOTO GP some race wins.
However in WSBK on the right bike he would be a title contender.

[rodericb]

bergclimber34 said:

Remember Iannone touting himself for a GP ride eqarly this year, how that fell on its arse, the bloke really is Biaggi like in his own narcissism. Hope he never goes anywhere near top level bike racing again, he was never welcome back in my book

Yeah, it helps to be confident in life but there's maybe a bit of you don't know what you don't know there. He had a few years off to boot and that's a chunky time away. Look at last years MotoGP world champion who has four months off and how it impacted him (and he readily admits he has to come back up to speed). The days of doing a Bayliss are long gone.....


But anyway, it looks like 2026 is going to be quite the reset with all those rider changes. Ducati will have the new Panigale, Toprak will be gone....

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rodericb said:

bergclimber34 said:

Remember Iannone touting himself for a GP ride eqarly this year, how that fell on its arse, the bloke really is Biaggi like in his own narcissism. Hope he never goes anywhere near top level bike racing again, he was never welcome back in my book

Yeah, it helps to be confident in life but there's maybe a bit of you don't know what you don't know there. He had a few years off to boot and that's a chunky time away. Look at last years MotoGP world champion who has four months off and how it impacted him (and he readily admits he has to come back up to speed). The days of doing a Bayliss are long gone.....


But anyway, it looks like 2026 is going to be quite the reset with all those rider changes. Ducati will have the new Panigale, Toprak will be gone....

Could be one of the best seasons for some time depending upon what Bautista does and if Aaron Canet and Jake Dixon move across from Moto 2 as rumoured.