The World Supersport paddock is gearing up for a major technical shift as teams prepare for upcoming regulatory changes. Amidst intense development phases ahead, Philipp Ottl has officially committed his immediate racing future to the Feel Racing squad for the upcoming championship campaign.
Entering his third consecutive season with the Italian outfit led by team manager Alberto Casolari, the 30-year-old German rider aims to build upon previous foundations, highlighted by their memorable joint victory at the historic Dutch round held at the TT Circuit Assen.
Although the previous campaign faced hurdles due to technical balance regulations affecting performance across varied circuit layouts, both management and rider maintained unwavering mutual trust to tackle the next chapter of motorcycle development.
The arrival of the brand-new Ducati Panigale V2 model serves as a pivotal cornerstone for the team's championship aspirations. Ottl will shoulder a dual responsibility as both lead rider and primary test pilot, translating on-track telemetry and apex speeds into crucial data for chassis refinement.
Reflecting on the contract renewal, team principal Alberto Casolari emphasized the importance of rider continuity during a transitional technical era across the paddock.
"I am extremely happy that we can continue our journey with Philipp, especially with a season ahead that brings so many changes," stated Alberto Casolari regarding the multi-year partnership.
"Introducing a brand-new motorcycle model is always a complex yet exciting challenge. We are completely convinced that Philipp is the right rider to take this step, and his experience remains essential to develop the entire package right from the opening round."
Meanwhile, the German contender expressed immediate eagerness to begin pre-season preparations and test the limits of the new machinery during upcoming private and official test sessions.
"I am deeply grateful to work alongside Feel Racing for another season," shared Philipp Ottl following the official announcement.
"The new Panigale V2 introduces a huge challenge, but I truly believe this machine possesses incredible potential. Continuing our journey for a third straight year reflects our mutual trust, and I look forward to hitting the track at Valencia."
The 2027 World Supersport regulations will witness significant horsepower adjustments dropping output from roughly 145 hp down to 130 hp, alongside aggressive homologation updates from rival manufacturers.
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