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WorldSBK 2026: a new Panigale V4 R takes to the track

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team line-up for 2026 has been unveiled: the new Panigale V4 R will be raced by Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona.

All the latest developments, in a historic year.

The seventh generation of the Panigale V4 R carries forward the legacy of four consecutive World Superbike Manufacturers’ Titles. Every detail has been refined to push the technical and performance limits even further. Alongside the confirmed presence of Nicolò Bulega, the team welcomes a new addition: Iker Lecuona.

All this comes in a truly special year: Ducati’s centenary (1926–2026).

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team's 2026 WorldSBK season gets officially underway

The Ducati Panigale V4 R of Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona is unveiled at the Aruba Auditorium

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Nicolò Bulega
Born in Montecchio Emilia in 1999, Nicolò Bulega grew up riding mini bikes and competing in youth categories, winning Italian and European titles from a very young age. After competing in the MotoGP World Championship in Moto3 and Moto2, he moved to Ducati in WorldSSP, where he dominated and won the world title in 2023. He made his WorldSBK debut in 2024, winning immediately and fighting for the championship, confirming his status as a leading contender in 2025 with victories and podium finishes.
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Iker Lecuona
Born on January 6, 2000, in Valencia, the Spanish rider entered the Moto2 category at just 16 years of age, where he remained for four seasons before making the leap to MotoGP in 2020 with the Tech3 team. From 2022, his career will continue in Superbike with the HRC team, with whom he has achieved two podium finishes and one pole position in 119 races.
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