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Ducati has officially announced the signing of Honda rider Iker Lecuona for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
Ducati has officially announced the signing of Iker Lecuona, a Honda rider, for the 2026 WorldSBK season. The 25-year-old Spaniard is seen as the ideal replacement for two-time champion Alvaro Bautista. Lecuona has a strong racing background, having competed in MotoGP and WorldSBK with notable results. In the upcoming season, he will partner with Nicolo Bulega at Ducati. Despite reports of a reduced salary, Lecuona is set to ride the new 2026 Panigale. Honda, on the other hand, expressed gratitude towards Lecuona for his contributions and wished him well as their collaboration comes to an end after the 2025 season.
