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Alvaro Bautista says Ducati “broke the agreement” they had to keep the Spaniard for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Alvaro Bautista has announced that he will not be continuing with Ducati in 2026, prior to the WorldSBK Emilia-Romagna Round at Misano.
Bautista, who secured consecutive World Superbike titles in 2022 and 2023 with Ducati, had a contract in place with the team until 2025 with an option for 2026.
However, Ducati decided to exercise their option to cancel the contract for 2026, despite Bautista expressing his willingness to continue with the team.
Bautista stated that he feels physically and mentally prepared to race next year, even as he approaches his 41st birthday in October.
He emphasized that despite the contract termination, he is focused on delivering strong performances and is currently a Ducati rider aiming to excel at upcoming events.
