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Ryan Vickers WorldSBK 2026 replacement confirmed as ex-Moto2 rider gets promotion
Motocorsa Ducati has announced Alberto Surra as Ryan Vickers’ replacement for the 2026 WorldSBK season, continuing their trend of fielding rookie riders in the championship. Surra’s entrance follows the end of Motocorsa’s collaboration with Vickers due to unsatisfactory results, a decision unveiled during the 2025 Estoril Round. Transitioning from his stint in the 2025 WorldSSP Championship with Evan Bros Yamaha, where he stepped in for Aldi Mahendra halfway through the season, Surra enters the premier class of the series with notable achievements. Notably, his half-season in WorldSSP included a podium finish in his debut race and further strong results in subsequent rounds. Drawing from past experience in Moto2 and the European Championship, Surra expresses gratitude for the opportunity and anticipates a season of progress and success with Motocorsa Racing.
