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WSBK | 12 July 2026

Ducati makes history: a record-breaking 22nd WorldSBK Manufacturers' title

• For the Borgo Panigale manufacturer, this is the fifth consecutive title with the Panigale V4 R
• From the Ducati 888 to the Panigale V4 R, a technological development and an unprecedented streak of successes precisely in the Company's 100th anniversary

At Donington Park, Ducati achieves a new record, celebrating the conquest of the 22nd Manufacturers' title in the WorldSBK World Championship and confirming once again the Ducati Panigale V4 R as the absolute benchmark of the category.

With this result, precisely in the year of its centenary foundation, Ducati strengthens its extraordinary palmarès in WorldSBK, adding a further chapter to a winning history that speaks of innovation, technology, and racing. The Panigale V4 R has proven once again to be the bike to beat, thanks to constant development and top-level performances.

A truly record-breaking season, characterized by the extraordinary performances of Nicolò Bulega and the consistency and competitiveness of Iker Lecuona. The two riders of Team Aruba.it Racing – Ducati secured a total of 24 victories and 44 podiums.

Finally, a day to remember for Team Aruba.it Racing – Ducati which, with the points scored this morning at the SuperPole Race, mathematically secures the Team title as well, the fifth in the team's history and the fifth consecutive one.

Ducati's palmarès in the Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) speaks for itself:

22 manufacturers' titles

• Ducati 888 (3 titles): 1991, 1992, 1993
• Ducati 916 / 996 / 998 (8 titles): 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Ducati 999 (3 titles): 2003, 2004, 2006
• Ducati 1098 / 1198 (3 titles): 2008, 2009, 2011
• Ducati Panigale V4 R (5 titles): 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• 16 riders' titles
• 473 victories
• 1258 podiums

Luigi Dall'Igna (General Manager of Ducati Corse)
"We are truly proud to have once again conquered the Manufacturers' title in the WorldSBK Championship. This result is concrete proof of the excellent work carried out by Ducati Corse together with all our Teams and riders. The Panigale V4 R continues to be an extraordinary bike, capable of combining performance, reliability, and competitiveness at the highest levels. This title confirms the strength of our technical project. The streak of victories and podiums achieved by Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona is truly something incredible that would have been difficult to imagine at the beginning of the season. I would especially like to thank Stefano Cecconi for the sporting management of this group and Marco Zambenedetti for the technical contribution, not only during this season but also for the extraordinary results achieved over the last five years. A heartfelt thank you also goes to everyone involved in the project for the work, passion, and dedication shown, which today allow us to celebrate our fifth consecutive Manufacturers' title. We will continue to work with the same determination and commitment to remain key players in future challenges as well".