Overview
- The Italian returns to the World Superbike grid for the first time since 2023, taking the seat vacated when Andrea Iannone departs at the end of 2025.
- Team bosses Gianni Ramello and Denis Sacchetti frame the deal as a fresh start with no immediate expectations and a focus on race-by-race improvement.
- Baldassarri will ride the latest Panigale V4R with full Ducati support and will work to adapt to the current generation of Pirelli tyres.
- GoEleven targets first official outings with the new bike in January 2026 as part of its pre-season program.
- Baldassarri arrives after rebuilding form in MotoE this year, where he sits fourth with one round remaining, and he highlights Phillip Island as a favoured season opener.