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Ducati confirms signing of Franco Morbidelli to factory WorldSBK team

Aruba.it Racing - Ducati has officially confirmed it has signed current MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli for the 2027 WorldSBK season.

By Eden Hannigan · Motorsport Week

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 10:14 AM

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Franco Morbidelli has signed with factory team Aruba.it Racing – Ducati for the 2027 WorldSBK championship.
The move is a direct swap, with current WorldSBK champion Nicolo Bulega transferring to VR46 Ducati in MotoGP.
Morbidelli departs MotoGP on a permanent deal following an eight-year tenure highlighted by a runner-up championship finish in 2020.

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Aruba.it Racing – Ducati has officially announced the signing of MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli for the 2027 WorldSBK season. The 31-year-old Italian will replace outgoing champion Nicolo Bulega, who is moving in a direct swap to VR46 Ducati in MotoGP.

Morbidelli makes the permanent switch to WorldSBK following an eight-year premier-class career, highlighted by finishing as MotoGP runner-up in 2020. Team Principal Stefano Cecconi highlighted Morbidelli's extensive top-level experience and familiar working relationship with Ducati machinery as crucial assets ahead of technical changes arriving for the 2027 campaign.

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Ducati confirms signing of Franco Morbidelli to factory WorldSBK team

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