The international motorsport paddock is witnessing a major roster shake-up as Supersport world champion Albert Arenas officially secures his graduation to the Superbike World Championship following a definitive split from his former manufacturer.
After receiving signals that no promotion slot was available within the Iwata factory setup, the 29-year-old rider explored alternative avenues. His management initially held discussions with Chinese manufacturer CF Moto, which has targeted an entry into the Superbike paddock ahead of the season finale in Shanghai. However, a golden opportunity materialized closer to established structures through the Go Eleven outfit, which decided to expand its operations to field two Ducati Panigale V4R machines.
The formal confirmation arrived swiftly after Arenas's contract with Yamaha officially concluded in the wake of the EICMA motorcycle exhibition, with both parties releasing simultaneous statements regarding the transition.
"I am absolutely thrilled about this new challenge and incredibly happy," an elated Arenas stated. "My main goal when entering the Supersport class was to win the world championship and subsequently step up to Superbike. This move comes at a perfect moment in my career. This year I had the opportunity to settle into the Superbike paddock, experience two races in a single weekend, and familiarize myself with all the racetracks."
Looking ahead to his rookie campaign, the Spanish rider acknowledges the steep learning curve required to master the new machinery while maintaining high ambitions regarding his potential competitiveness.
"As a rookie, I will have to learn a lot about the motorcycle. I cannot wait to test the Ducati. We know it is a competitive bike, but I want to see where I stand myself and what results I can achieve. I want to sincerely thank the Pata Go Eleven team for their commitment to fielding a second bike. I already had the opportunity to meet my teammate Balda and some members of the crew; now all I need to do is hit the track!"
For team principal Gianni Ramello, the upcoming campaign marks a monumental milestone representing two decades of hard work and dedication within the racing world.
"It is the culmination of a 20-year journey that began in the Stock classes," Ramello emphasized. "We were very keen to sign Arenas. Aside from his successes as a double world champion in Moto3 and Supersport, we were impressed by his speed and a riding style that proves extremely effective in every race. We watched every round of the Supersport championship, and Albert always demonstrated immense fighting spirit amidst fierce competition."
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