With the 2027 MotoGP rider line-up now practically complete, the manufacturers in the production-based World Superbike Championship have begun putting together their rosters for next season.
One of the first confirmations was Iker Lecuona's renewal as a factory Ducati rider in the series. The Italian manufacturer will lose its current spearhead, Nicolo Bulega, who will make his MotoGP debut next year with the VR46 Racing team in a contract directly signed with the factory.