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Yamaha MotoXRacing announced it has signed Mattia Rato to partner Bahattin Sofuoglu for its 2026 WorldSBK lineup.
Yamaha MotoXRacing has signed Mattia Rato to join Bahattin Sofuoglu for the 2026 WorldSBK lineup, replacing Michael Ruben Rinaldi.
Sofuoglu will continue for his second season with the team, aiming for further progress after earning 26 points in his debut year.
Rato, who debuted in WorldSSP this year, will partner Sofuoglu in WorldSBK next season, motivated to challenge himself at the top level.
Both riders are excited to work together and push for continuous improvement in the upcoming campaign.
