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Giulio Nava is set to leave Ducati at the end of the 2025 WorldSBK season.
Alvaro Bautista’s Ducati WorldSBK crew chief Giulio Nava is reportedly set to move at the end of the season after supporting Bautista during his time at Ducati and earning two World Superbike titles.
Nava could potentially continue with Ducati at the Italian satellite team alongside Bautista, but he is rumored to be joining Yamaha in 2026 to work with Andrea Locatelli in the factory team.
This move would make Nava Locatelli’s third crew chief in four seasons, highlighting the dynamic nature of team structures in World Superbike.
Nava previously worked with Yamaha with Ben Spies in 2009, showcasing his versatility and experience in the paddock.
His departure from Ducati opens up opportunities for Bautista’s replacement, Iker Lecuona, who currently collaborates with Tom Jojic at Honda, while Bautista himself is expected to have a new crew chief in Luca Minelli at Barni moving forward.
