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World Superbike: Two riders in contention for Motocorsa seat
Italian rider Bassani has officially moved to Kawasaki, replacing Jonathan Rea who is heading to Yamaha. This announcement came just before the penultimate round of the season at Portimao. Bassani’s move opens up a sought-after seat at one of the most competitive satellite teams on the grid, with Motocorsa already considering two candidates for next year. Despite being in fifth place in the overall standings, Bassani has outperformed works Ducati rider Michael Ruben Rinaldi, showcasing the strength of the one-bike satellite squad’s Ducati V4 R package. The two remaining candidates for the seat are not Italian, and both Baz and Oettl are looking for alternative seats for 2024 after losing their places in other teams.
Source: motorsport
