Franco Morbidelli transitions to Ducati's Superbike team for 2027 season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Franco Morbidelli has secured a ride with Ducati's factory World Superbike team for the 2027 season following a challenging stint in MotoGP. The 31-year-old expressed gratitude to Ducati for maintaining confidence in his abilities despite recent performance struggles. Morbidelli has not secured a future MotoGP contract and will swap places with reigning World Superbike champion Nicolo Bulega, who will make his MotoGP debut with VR46. Ahead of the Indonesian Grand Prix, Morbidelli acknowledged the difficulties in being chosen but is determined to leverage his experience and aim for victories once again. He will debut a Garuda-themed livery at the Indonesian GP this weekend.
- •Franco Morbidelli joins Ducati's factory World Superbike team for 2027.
- •Morbidelli expressed gratitude for Ducati's trust amid recent difficulties.
- •Nicolo Bulega will take Morbidelli's place in MotoGP with VR46.
- •Morbidelli aims to leverage Michelin tire experience in Superbike.
- •Morbidelli will unveil a special livery at the Indonesian GP.
- 11:07 AMYahoo Sports — Franco Morbidelli on securing most coveted WSBK ride: 'Clearly Ducati has some trust in me'
- 11:07 AMMotorsport.com — Franco Morbidelli on securing most coveted WSBK ride: 'Clearly Ducati has some trust in me'
"Departing MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli has thanked Ducati for showing faith in him as he moves to its factory World Superbike team. The Italian has endured a tough run in the VR46 MotoGP Ducati team, losing the confidence that made him a three-time winner back in 2020. His dip in form led to him failing to find a MotoGP contract for 2027, but Ducati kept him in the fold with the factory ...Keep reading
"The VR46 rider was upbeat about his impending move to World Superbike - and grateful his poor form did not cost him the chance
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 15, 2026, 11:07 AMFranco Morbidelli on securing most coveted WSBK ride: 'Clearly Ducati has some trust in me'
The VR46 rider was upbeat about his impending move to World Superbike - and grateful his poor form did not cost him the chance
- Motorsport.comOct 15, 2026, 11:07 AMFranco Morbidelli on securing most coveted WSBK ride: 'Clearly Ducati has some trust in me'
Departing MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli has thanked Ducati for showing faith in him as he moves to its factory World Superbike team. The Italian has endured a tough run in the VR46 MotoGP Ducati team, losing the confidence that made him a three-time winner back in 2020. His dip in form led to him failing to find a MotoGP contract for 2027, but Ducati kept him in the fold with the factory ...Keep reading
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