Iker Lecuona Extends with Aruba.it Racing Ducati for 2027-2028 WorldSBK Seasons
Iker Lecuona will remain with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team for two more WorldSBK seasons, after a breakout year with 20 podiums and his first Superbike win.
- 20
- 1
- 2 seasons (2027-2028)
What Happened
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati Team has renewed its agreement with Iker Lecuona for the 2027 and 2028 WorldSBK seasons. The Spanish rider will continue aboard the factory Ducati Panigale V4R. Since the start of the 2026 season, Lecuona has achieved 20 podiums and his first Superbike victory in Race 1 at Donington Park.
20 podiums, 1 victory
since the beginning of the 2026 season
“We're really happy to continue this journey with Iker. From the very beginning, we believed in his talent, but what truly won us over was the way he became part of the group: he adapted to the bike and to the team with surprising naturalness, always bringing the same passion, dedication and team spirit that define our garage. Having two more seasons ahead of us together is a fantastic prospect. Th”
“The confirmation of Iker for the next two seasons is an important sign for the entire Ducati project in WorldSBK. In just a few months, he has shown that he can interpret the Panigale V4R at its best, quickly turning his potential into concrete results and showing constant growth from both a technical and competitive point of view. The current foundations are very solid and the room for developmen”
“I am really happy. I have already said several times how my life has completely changed since I joined this great family. For this reason, renewing my contract with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati is deeply satisfying. I want to thank Aruba and Ducati for giving me this new opportunity. It is great to think about a future together, but the most important thing now is to finish this season in the best pos”
Why this matters
This renewal signals Ducati's commitment to continuity in WorldSBK, building on a successful partnership that has already produced strong results. For fans and the team, Lecuona's continued presence offers stability and a chance to challenge for the championship title over the next two years.
Terms in This Story
- WorldSBK
- World Superbike Championship, a production-based motorcycle racing series.
- Panigale V4R
- Ducati's flagship superbike model used in WorldSBK competition.
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