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Serafino Foti has denied speculation that the factory Ducati team has approached Moto2 rider Aron Canet for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Serafino Foti denied rumors of Ducati approaching Aron Canet for the 2026 WorldSBK season after not extending Alvaro Bautista’s contract. Ducati confirmed they are considering riders from both MotoGP and WorldSBK for the coveted seat. Canet, currently second in Moto2, was rumored as a potential candidate.
Aruba.it Racing dismissed the Canet-Ducati link, stating they have not made any offers for 2026 yet, amid several rider proposals for the coveted Panigale V4. Canet, who won in Qatar this year, shared two possible career paths: move to WorldSBK or continue in Moto2 aiming for a championship win.
Speculations suggest Canet could join BMW in 2026, possibly replacing Toprak Razgatlioglu. Alvaro Bautista remains uncertain about his future in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
