Iker Lecuona extends Ducati WorldSBK deal to 2028

Iker Lecuona has secured his future with the factory Ducati World Superbike team, signing a new contract that will keep him with the Aruba.it Racing Ducati squad through the 2028 season. The announcement on July 22, 2026, rewards the Spanish rider for a breakout season where he has emerged as the primary challenger to his dominant teammate, Nicolò Bulega.

Lecuona joined Ducati for the 2026 season after a difficult stint with Honda, where injuries and a lack of competitiveness hampered his results. His transition to the Ducati Panigale V4R has been remarkably successful, yielding 20 podium finishes and his maiden WorldSBK victory. That win came in Race 1 at the recent British round at Donington Park, where he finally defeated Bulega, ending his teammate's streak of 25 consecutive race wins dating back to October 2025. Prior to that victory, Lecuona had finished second to Bulega in 18 consecutive races.

Team officials expressed strong satisfaction with Lecuona's performance and integration. Stefano Cecconi, the team principal, stated they were happy to continue the journey, praising Lecuona's natural adaptation to the bike and team spirit. Gigi Dall'Igna, General Manager of Ducati...