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WorldSBK rookie Yari Montella has renewed with the Barni Spark Racing Team for the 2026 season.
Yari Montella, a WorldSBK rookie, has renewed with the Barni Spark Racing Team for the 2026 season. He was promoted to the WorldSBK paddock after finishing third in the 2024 World Supersport championship. Montella has achieved seven top ten finishes with the Panigale in the first half of the 2025 campaign, placing 16th overall in the championship standings. Montella expressed his gratitude to Barni for the opportunity and conveyed his commitment to their shared project. Barni Spark Racing team principal Marco Barnabo emphasized the importance of continuity by retaining two riders for the all-new Panigale V4R in 2026. The team is dedicated to further progress and believes in the potential of their ongoing project.
