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BMW admits its winter improvements have not been enough to stop Ducati.
BMW has acknowledged that it will be a tough challenge to surpass Ducati in the 2026 WorldSBK season. Despite being Ducati’s main competitor in the past two seasons and winning titles with Toprak Razgatlioglu, BMW is struggling to keep up with Ducati this season. With Miguel Oliveira showing promise with several podium finishes, BMW has not been able to consistently challenge Ducati at the front. Ducati has dominated by winning all 12 races so far in 2026, which highlights BMW’s struggle to match Ducati’s pace. BMW admits that although they have made progress with their bike compared to last season, it has not been enough to close the gap with Ducati after Razgatlioglu moved to MotoGP. BMW WorldSBK director Sven Blusch has stated that they are working to improve and close the gap, but the challenge remains significant.
