Factory Iker Lecuona has strongly criticized the WorldSBK championship for its upcoming technical regulations set for 2027. The rider argued that the new restrictions are unfair and specifically designed to penalize Ducati following their extraordinary competitive advantage on the track.
The Italian manufacturer has been on an unprecedented trajectory, remaining on course to win every single race in a season for only the second time in championship history. This unmatched level of performance has been heavily driven by reigning champion Nicolo Bulega alongside his teammate.
In response to the clear performance gap, WorldSBK announced massive structural changes for 2027, featuring Michelin entering as the sole tyre manufacturer to replace Pirelli, alongside adjustments to engine RPM limits, fuel flow restrictions, and a brand new concessions ranking system.
However, Lecuona firmly believes these measures punish success rather than addressing the root causes of rival manufacturers falling behind. He expressed his disappointment with how the championship management handles technical parity.
"I think the rules changing, they do it for Ducati in that case," Lecuona told media including Motorsport Week in Jerez. He emphasized that penalizing a successful organization goes against sporting integrity.
"It is not the way for the championship because it’s not fair to cut the wins on a factory that is doing his job and help the other factory that didn’t do nothing," the Spanish rider stated bluntly regarding the new direction of the series.
Instead of imposing restrictive caps, Lecuona suggested that a fairer approach would involve granting struggling manufacturers more testing days or more open development windows to catch up organically.
"For me, it’s fair if you give more help to the other factories to do it more – like OK you have more testing days, or you have more helping or more open windows to change the bike and to develop the bike," he explained.
Concluding his remarks, the Valencian racer pointed out that rival brands lobbying for rule changes must take responsibility for their own development pace rather than blaming the current benchmark teams in the paddock.
"If the other brands that is talking a lot, they don’t do nothing and have the same bike for 18 years, it’s not our fault. Let’s see because next year will be at least interesting," Lecuona added.
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