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Tommy Bridewell will make a surprise WorldSBK debut in 2026 with a new team
2023 BSB champion Tommy Bridewell will make his full-time World Superbikes debut in 2026 with a new Ducati-backed team.
Originally slated for the 2026 BSB season, Bridewell’s Superbike Advocates team switched gears after a comment about leaving the Ducati in WorldSBK-spec at a pre-season test.
Now confirmed to join WorldSBK from round two in Portimao next month, Bridewell expressed excitement and gratitude for the unexpected opportunity.
Superbike Advocates, led by Australian Lee Khouri, moves up from the Australian Superbike Championship to compete in the World Superbikes series.
Despite being a seasoned racer, Bridewell feels like a rookie in this new venture and is eager to see how he will perform with the support of fans and fellow British riders.
