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Morbidelli set to swap MotoGP for WorldSBK with Bulega

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Morbidelli set to swap MotoGP for WorldSBK with Bulega

Summary

Franco Morbidelli is expected to transition from MotoGP to World Superbike, swapping places with Nicolo Bulega. Morbidelli has struggled this season, achieving a best finish of third in the Jerez sprint but currently stands 16th in the riders' championship. Bulega, a former VR46 Academy rider, has excelled in WorldSBK, contributing to Ducati's domination with 24 race wins this season. Morbidelli's new contract will reportedly be for one year, with an option for a second, pending performance appraisals. This development comes as VR46 Racing seeks to finalize their 2027 rider lineup, having not yet announced their choices for next season.

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By the Numbers

•Morbidelli to leave MotoGP for WorldSBK, swapping with Bulega.
•Morbidelli's best result this season is third place at Jerez.
•Bulega has won nearly all WorldSBK races this year.
•Ducati has dominated WorldSBK with 24 straight wins.
•VR46 Racing has yet to finalize their 2027 rider lineup.

Latest Updates

11:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Valentino Rossi prodigies set for remarkable MotoGP-WorldSBK swap'

What they're saying

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One of the biggest remaining threads of MotoGP Silly Season looks set to be wrapped up. Valentino Rossi’s eponymous VR46 Racing are one of the few teams yet to have announced their 2027 rider line-up.
— Yahoo Sports

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