Double World Supersport Champion Dominic Agerter will return to the class with Kawasaki in 2026 after a blended stint on GRT Yamaha and World Superbike.
The Swiss rider spent 15 years within the Grand Prix paddock, attaining podium success in Moto2 earlier than transferring to the World Superbike paddock in 2021.
Dominic Agerter, who competed within the World Supersport on a Yamaha, took the rostrum in his debut race after which confirmed overwhelming power on the R6 to win his first world title.
He confirmed his overwhelming power as soon as once more in 2022, attaining back-to-back victories and securing victory on the MotoE World Cup in the identical yr.
In 2023, Egerter made the step up from GRT Yamaha to World Superbike, scoring back-to-back podiums on the finish of the marketing campaign at Jerez.
This was a excessive level for Egerter, whose 2024 and 2025 seasons have been suspended resulting from numerous damage points.
He missed the ultimate two rounds and completed the 2025 season in 14th place within the 100-point rating.
In 2026, he’ll accomplice ex-Moto2 racer Jeremy Alcoba on the Kawasaki World Supersport Staff on the brand new ZX-6R 636.
“I’m actually excited to be part of the Kawasaki World SSP group,” stated Egerter.
“Once I met Manuel Pusetti and Steve Guttridge, I instantly knew it was the correct alternative as they share the identical ambition as me to get Kawasaki again to the highest.
“Current outcomes with the ZX-6R 636 present the potential of this bike.
“I’m delighted to be returning to the WorldSSP class, the place I’ve carried out properly prior to now with two world titles and plenty of race wins.
“I do know that Manuel Pucetti’s group is aware of learn how to win races and titles.
“I can’t wait to journey my new bike, get to know my new technical group and put on inexperienced.
“I wish to thank Kawasaki, after all, but additionally to my brother who took care of all of the paperwork and contracts, and naturally to all of the sponsors who made this doable.”
