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Double champion returns to Supersport after rocky World Superbike career
Double World Supersport champion Dominique Aegerter is set to make a return to the category in 2026 with Kawasaki, following a stint in World Superbikes with GRT Yamaha. Aegerter had a successful career in the Moto2 category before transitioning to World Superbikes in 2021. In his World Supersport debut with Yamaha, he achieved a podium finish and went on to secure his first world title with dominant performances on the R6. Aegerter continued his success in 2022, claiming back-to-back titles and also winning the MotoE World Cup. Despite facing injury challenges in 2024 and 2025, Aegerter is eager to partner with former Moto2 racer Jeremy Alcoba at Kawasaki World Supersport Team for the 2026 season. Aegerter expressed excitement about the opportunity to work with Kawasaki and aims to help the team achieve success in the upcoming season, highlighting the potential of the ZX-6R 636.
