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2027 WorldSBK factory seat race

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The race for the single vacant 2027 factory Ducati World Superbike seat has intensified, with Franco Morbidelli and Moto2 leader Manu González emerging as the primary frontrunners. Aruba Ducati boss Serafino Foti has indicated Morbidelli may have an advantage due to his Italian nationality and familiarity with the Ducati Panigale V4. This vacancy follows the anticipated departure of Nicolo Bulega to the VR46 MotoGP squad. As the market evolves, broader shifts in rider lineups are becoming apparent. Brad Binder has indicated ongoing negotiations regarding a potential move to BMW’s World Superbike program, though no deal has been finalized. ~~Meanwhile,~~ Recent developments suggest Franco ~~Morbidelli, who~~ Morbidelli is ~~set~~ increasingly likely to leave the VR46 MotoGP squad after the 2026 ~~season,~~ season to join the WorldSBK series. He is ~~reportedly eyeing a transition~~ expected to move to the dominant Aruba.it Ducati ~~WorldSBK team,~~ machinery, potentially facilitating a swap with Bulega. Other veteran riders ~~are also facing~~ face uncertainty. Alex Rins has stated that his plans beyond 2026 remain ~~undefined, despite~~ undefined; while rumors ~~linking~~ link him to ~~World Superbike or~~ Ducati satellite ~~teams. Concurrently,~~ teams in WSBK, Rins noted that discussions for 2027 have only recently begun and nothing is concrete. Meanwhile, the VR46 MotoGP roster is undergoing restructuring, with Fermin Aldeguer widely expected to secure a seat as the team finalizes its 2027 lineup.

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