Entering a brand new chapter in production-based motorcycle racing, the WorldSBK grid undergoes a massive shake-up ahead of the upcoming campaign. This season marks a major technological milestone as the inaugural year of the Michelin tyre era, forcing every team and engineer to rethink their setup strategies, mechanical grip management, and apex cornering speeds.
While reigning world champion Nicolo Bulega has departed for the grand prix paddock, a trio of premier-class race winners—namely Jack Miller, Franco Morbidelli, and Brad Binder—are heading in the opposite direction to make their much-anticipated debuts in the superbike world.
These high-profile rookies will immediately lock horns with established front-runners, led by title runner-up Iker Lecuona, across a competitive 22-rider grid featuring machinery from various elite manufacturers.
The manufacturer breakdown for the season features nine Ducatis, six Yamahas, two BMWs, two Bimotas, two Hondas, and a single Kawasaki entry. Meanwhile, the paddock bids farewell to former world champion Alvaro Bautista and veteran race winner Danilo Petrucci.
The complete official team and rider line-up features Aruba.it Ducati fielding Iker Lecuona and Franco Morbidelli. ROKiT BMW relies on Miguel Oliveira and Brad Binder, while Pata Maxus Yamaha pairs Jack Miller with Andrea Locatelli. Barni Ducati enters Yari Montella alongside Xavi Vierge, Bimota runs Axel Bassani, and Honda HRC trusts Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra.
Rounding out the grid, GYTR GRT Yamaha signs Remy Gardner and Stefano Manzi, Garrett Gerloff represents Kawasaki, Sam Lowes races for Marc VDS Ducati, Tommy Bridewell handles Superbike Advocates Ducati, Alberto Surra rides for Motocorsa Ducati, and Mattia Rato pairs with Twan Smits at Motoxracing Yamaha. Finally, Goleven Ducati completes the entry list with Lorenzo Baldassarri and Albert Arenas.
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