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Franco Morbidelli joins Aruba.it Racing - Ducati for 2027 WSBK season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:12 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Franco Morbidelli joins Aruba.it Racing - Ducati for 2027 WSBK season

Summary

Franco Morbidelli has signed with the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team for the 2027 World Superbike season, leaving MotoGP behind. The 31-year-old will replace Nicolo Bulega, who steps up to MotoGP with the VR46 Racing Team after securing the WSBK title. Morbidelli, a former Moto2 champion, expressed his commitment to achieving strong results with the team and looks to leverage his experience in Ducati's environment. He will compete against fellow MotoGP alumni, including Jack Miller and Brad Binder, in WSBK next year.

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By the Numbers

•Morbidelli leaves MotoGP after multiple seasons to join WSBK.
•He replaces reigning champion Bulega, who moves to MotoGP.
•Morbidelli aims to leverage his experience for success at Ducati.
•Several MotoGP riders, including Miller and Binder, will join WSBK.

Latest Updates

2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Morbidelli Swaps MotoGP for Factory Ducati WSBK Ride

What they're saying

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Big boots to fill, replacing Nicolo Bulega with Aruba.it Racing - Ducati Photos by VR46. Franco Morbidelli is leaving the MotoGP paddock for the World Superbike grid, with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team confirming the 31-year-old Italian for 2027 alongside Iker Lecuona. The move puts Morbidelli on the factory Panigale V4 R that carried newly crowned champion Nicolo Bulega to the title this season. [cuttext][/cuttext] It amounts to a straight swap, with Bulega stepping up to MotoGP alongside F
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