Overview
- Ducati’s Aruba.it Racing team announced on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 that Lecuona has signed a two-year extension that keeps him at the factory WorldSBK team through at least the end of 2028.
- Lecuona earned the renewal after a rapid run of results for 2026 that included 18 consecutive second-place finishes and his first Ducati victory in Race 1 at Donington Park.
- The contract comes after Ducati already secured the 2026 teams’ and manufacturers’ championships, strengthening the team’s drive to maintain momentum into 2027.
- Nicolo Bulega’s expected move to MotoGP leaves the factory team’s second seat for 2027 unconfirmed, making Lecuona’s retention a priority for roster stability.
- Team bosses praised Lecuona’s quick adaptation to the Panigale V4 R and said the deal will support ongoing bike development and give Lecuona time to grow into a long-term leader at Ducati.