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Álvaro Bautista considers retirement after disappointing season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 2:15 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Álvaro Bautista considers retirement after disappointing season

Summary

Álvaro Bautista heads into the off-season without a ride for 2027, expressing a lack of motivation for current options. The two-time World Superbike champion, currently tenth in the standings, has achieved only one podium this season, a stark contrast to his strong performance in 2025. With Barni Spark Racing confirming Xavi Vierge as his replacement next year, Bautista plans to evaluate his future after the last two races of the season at Estoril and Jerez. He has indicated he wants to avoid racing without genuine motivation and aims to conclude the current season as soon as possible.

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By the Numbers

•Bautista is the oldest rider in WSBK at 41 years old.
•He has only one podium finish in the current season.
•Barni Spark Racing will hire Xavi Vierge for 2027.
•Bautista plans to assess his future after the Estoril and Jerez rounds.
•He was previously third in the championship after a strong 2025 season.

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2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Not Motivated By His Options, Is Álvaro Bautista Ready To Retire?

What they're saying

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The oldest rider in WSBK does not have a ride for 2027 Photos by Barni Racing. Álvaro Bautista is heading into an off-season without a seat for the first time in years and, by his own account, not motivated by his options. With two rounds left in 2026, the two-time champion told WorldSBK.com that none of the opportunities in front of him are worth taking just to stay on the grid. At 41 years old and the oldest rider on the World Superbike grid, we have to wonder, could this be it for the two-tim
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