Three-time world champion Alvaro Bautista says his “purpose” is to “proceed the race” in 2026, and he feels he’s the probably rider to compete with Nicolo Brega subsequent yr.
Bautista is not going to stay at Ducati for a similar contract he at the moment has with the Bologna model in 2026. It does not imply that Bautista is not using the Panigale V4 R in 2026, nevertheless it does imply that his choices are open.
The Spanish rider, who received the Ducati World Superbike title in 2022 and 2023, says in 2025 his velocity is “happy” about his outlook for 2026.
“In relation to serious about the 2026 season, I am fairly calm,” Alvaro Bautista stated, chatting with worldsbk.com forward of the Hungarian spherical this weekend.
“I do my greatest, I play at a excessive degree and I am combating to be within the prime three of the rider championships.
“Subsequent yr, Toprak (Razgatlioglu) will transfer to MotoGP, so I am going to depart Nicolo (Bulega) in entrance of me. I will not be apprehensive about subsequent yr as there are not any different riders before me combating him.
“I do know I am doing issues nicely. Every little thing occurs for a motive, so this season I am specializing in the remaining races and having fun with each second.”
Bautista added that he feels he has a robust feeling “each mentally and bodily” and that he feels he has extra to supply at Worldsub.
“My purpose for subsequent yr is to proceed racing,” he stated.
“I really feel actually good mentally and bodily. I really feel like I can do extra. I need to combat for a very good final result. I do not need to be right here simply to turn out to be one other rider.
“If I determine to proceed the race, it is as a result of I nonetheless really feel like there’s efficiency and potential to attain good outcomes. We’re combating for the rostrum in nearly each race, and the tempo is there.”
