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Danilo Petrucci has lofty ambitions as he embarks on his latest WorldSBK chapter with BMW for the 2026 season.
Danilo Petrucci, a talented Italian rider, is setting his sights high as he begins his WorldSBK journey with BMW for the 2026 season. Despite missing the final races of his previous chapter with Barni Spark, he finished in an impressive fifth place in the standings. With BMW, who have recently clinched consecutive Riders’ Championships with Toprak Razgatlioglu, Petrucci is determined to challenge for the title. Speaking at the EICMA show in Milan, Petrucci expressed his enthusiasm about racing for BMW and his aspirations of not only winning races but also contending for the championship. His recovery from injury has slightly delayed his debut on the BMW, but he remains optimistic about his performance and adaptation to the new bike during the upcoming Jerez test in November. Petrucci’s commitment to continuous improvement and his eagerness to secure a top-three finish in the championship demonstrate his unwavering dedication to success in the competitive WorldSBK series.
