Franco Morbidelli to join World Superbike with Ducati in 2027

Franco Morbidelli is set to transition from MotoGP to the World Superbike Championship in 2027. While an official announcement is pending, reports indicate he will join the Ducati Aruba.it Racing team, potentially replacing Nicolò Bulega.

Valentino Rossi, Morbidelli’s mentor, expressed mixed emotions regarding the move. While noting sadness over Morbidelli leaving MotoGP, Rossi suggested the rider could be a strong title contender in the Superbike category. Morbidelli expressed gratitude for Rossi’s support, noting that while his dream was to win a MotoGP World Championship, he is ready for this new chapter.

In recent MotoGP action at Misano, Morbidelli faced criticism and a long-lap penalty for obstructing Enea Bastianini during practice. Morbidelli responded to the sanctions on social media, stating that while he acknowledges his errors in slowing down, he feels targeted by the current rules and has requested better organizational assistance, such as improved blue flag communication, to avoid such incidents.