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One Ducati WorldSBK rider puts pen to paper on a new contract
Ducati has renewed the contract of one of their WorldSBK riders, Yari Montella, signaling continuity in their project with him.
Montella, who has been with Barni Ducati since 2023, expressed gratitude for the opportunity and emphasized his commitment to the team’s vision.
Barni Ducati’s team principal, Marco Barnabo, highlighted Montella’s impressive performance and the team’s belief in his potential for growth in the upcoming season.
There are still pending decisions for Ducati regarding riders like Danilo Petrucci and the vacant seats in WorldSBK left by Alvaro Bautista and Toprak Razgatlioglu.
The future lineup for 2026 includes Montella, Nicolo Bulega, and Sam Lowes, but uncertainties remain for riders like Petrucci, Ryan Vickers, Scott Redding, and Andrea Iannone.
