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Despite losing his ride at Motocorsa Ducati for WorldSBK 2026, Ryan Vickers could still find himself in the World Championship.
Ryan Vickers has options to participate in WorldSBK in 2026, as it was revealed that he will depart from Motocorsa Ducati at the end of the 2025 season. The team announced that his contract was a ‘one-plus-one’ deal, with the 2026 season being optional. However, Vickers claimed it was actually a two-year deal with an option for a third year. His manager, Roger Burnett, stated that Vickers was let go by Motocorsa due to financial constraints, mentioning that Vickers may still find a spot on the WorldSBK grid in 2026. The team reportedly asked for nearly half a million euros from Vickers for the following season, causing uncertainty about his future with Motocorsa. Burnett highlighted the financial challenges faced by independent teams in World Superbike, emphasizing the need for sponsorship to sustain participation.
