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Andrea Iannone’s World Superbike Championship future has a question mark
The Go Eleven Ducati team is considering a surprise contender in case they need to replace Andrea Iannone, whose contract expires this year and faces uncertainty about his future. Despite returning from a ban, Iannone’s performance this year has not met expectations, prompting talk of retirement if no appealing offer is made for 2026. The team is reportedly eyeing Alessandro Delbianco, the current leader of the Italian Superbike Championship, as a potential replacement. Delbianco, familiar with the World Superbike Championship, has been in talks with the team about their 2026 plans, adding to the uncertainties in the rider market. With Alvaro Bautista’s contract not being extended and the need for a replacement for Toprak Razgatlioglu at BMW, the rider market is rife with intrigue, including the potential availability of Jonathan Rea from Yamaha.
