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The Bathams AJN Racing team has announced a bike change for the 2026 BSB season.
The Bathams AJN team has confirmed a switch from BMW to Ducati bikes for the 2026 BSB season. This move leaves only two teams, 8Ten Racing and MLav Racing, continuing with the M1000 RR this year.
Bathams will now race alongside PBM, Moto Rapido, and Nitrous Competitions on the Panigale V4 R, who have also transitioned to Ducati for this season. Storm Stacey, who achieved a fourth-place finish in 2025, expressed excitement about the team’s progress and the bike change.
In the words of Stacey, “2025 was mega for me,” and he highlighted the team’s efforts and positive atmosphere as reasons for extending his partnership for 2026. The team owner, Michael Rutter, emphasized the significant effort behind switching manufacturers and praised the Ducati for its upgrades.
The team is eager to test the nearly completed bike and anticipates a positive shift in performance for the upcoming season. Rutter acknowledged the unpredictable nature of racing but expressed optimism about the potential for progress in the new season with the Storm and Ducati combination. Overall, the team is enthusiastic and ready to face the challenges of the 2026 BSB season.
