Ducati Claims 22nd Manufacturers' Title in WorldSBK

Ducati has clinched the 2026 FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) Manufacturers' Title at the seventh round held at Donington Park. This victory marks Ducati’s 22nd Manufacturers' Title in WorldSBK history, setting a new all-time record.

With this achievement, Ducati has also secured its fifth consecutive Manufacturers' Title with the Panigale V4 R. The legacy of success in WorldSBK, which began with the Ducati 888 in the 1990s, continues with the latest-generation Panigale V4 R, symbolizing the brand’s deep-rooted racing DNA.

This season, Niccolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona of Aruba.it Racing – Ducati have been at the forefront, demonstrating overwhelming competitiveness. The two riders combined for 24 wins and 44 podium finishes, playing a pivotal role in securing the title.

At Donington Park, the team also secured the Teams' Title for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati, thanks to points earned in the Superpole Race. This marks the team’s fifth Teams' Title in its history and their fifth consecutive win, highlighting Ducati’s exceptional overall strength.

Since entering WorldSBK, Ducati has accumulated numerous historic victories. This 22nd Manufacturers' Title adds a new chapter to its illustrious legacy and stands as a symbolic achievement as the brand approaches its 100th anniversary.

Manufacturers' Titles: 22

Ducati 888 (3): 1991, 1992, 1993

Ducati 916 / 996 / 998 (8): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Ducati 999 (3): 2003, 2004, 2006

Ducati 1098 / 1198 (3): 2008, 2009, 2011

Ducati Panigale V4 R (5): 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Riders' Titles: 16

Race Wins: 473

Podium Finishes: 1,258

Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager, Ducati Corse)

“We are deeply proud to have secured the Manufacturers' Title once again in the WorldSBK Championship. This result is clear proof of the outstanding work achieved by Ducati Corse together with all teams and riders. The Panigale V4 R continues to be an exceptional motorcycle, perfectly blending performance, reliability, and competitiveness at the highest level. This title reaffirms the strength of our technical project. The consecutive wins and podium finishes achieved by Niccolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona have been truly extraordinary—results that were difficult to imagine at the start of the season. I would especially like to thank Stefano Cecconi, who leads the sporting management of this group, and Marco Zambenedetti, whose technical contributions have been instrumental not only this season but over the past five years of remarkable achievements. I also extend heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in this project for their daily dedication, passion, and commitment. Thanks to them, we are celebrating our fifth consecutive Manufacturers' Title today. We will continue with the same determination and passion to remain at the forefront in all future challenges.”

Ducati Japan Co., Ltd.

The Japanese subsidiary of Ducati Motor Holding, a premium motorcycle manufacturer headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

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