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Eagle-eyed WorldSBK podium riders spot Ducati’s next Panigale
Sam Lowes, a MotoGP rider, witnessed Ducati’s next superbike being tested by the Ducati test rider, Michele Pirro, during the WorldSBK Misano test. Ducati plans to homologate this Panigale V4R model for the 2026 World Superbike Championship. Lowes mentioned seeing Pirro on the new bike and looks forward to trying it out. He also discussed the team’s focus on bike feeling and electronics during testing. Lowes is optimistic about competing in the upcoming Misano round and acknowledges areas for improvement after a positive test session.
