Albert Arenas has confirmed his transfer to the GoEleven Ducati squad, which sees him full the 2027 WorldSBK grid.
Arenas joined the Superbike paddock after 9 years within the grand prix paddock, the place he received the Moto3 title in 2020.
His step as much as Moto2 wasn’t as fruitful as he claimed two podiums with a finest results of eighth within the standings earlier than shifting throughout to WorldSSP in 2026.
Arenas was a right away success within the class and ultimately went on to assert the World Championship within the WorldSSP class as a rookie.
The 29-year-old will now step as much as WorldSBK with GoEleven Ducati crew and can race alongside Lorenzo Baldassarri because the crew will run two bikes in a season for the primary time in 2027.
“I’m completely thrilled about this new problem,” Arenas mentioned in an announcement.
“My principal purpose once I first got here within the Supersport class was to win the World Championship and transfer as much as Superbike. This step up comes at an ideal second in my profession.
“This 12 months, I’ve had the possibility to get comfy within the World Superbike paddock, expertise racing twice in a single weekend, and familiarise myself with all of the circuits.
“As a rookie, I’ll have rather a lot to study in regards to the bike. I can’t wait to check the Ducati, we all know it’s a aggressive bike, however I wish to see the place my very own stage stands and what sort of outcomes I can obtain.
“I’d like to precise an enormous thanks to Group Pata GoEleven for his or her dedication to fielding a second bike. I’ve already had the possibility to fulfill my teammate, Balda, and a number of the crew; now, all that’s left to do is get out on the monitor!”
Group Supervisor Denis Saccetti added: “I’m really excited to welcome Albert into our household and to work with him.
“Because the reigning Supersport World Champion, he brings a substantial amount of motivation to each me and the entire crew. Albert was our ‘dream signing’—our principal goal from the second we determined to subject a second rider for the 2027 WorldSBK.
“I’m assured that, along with Balda, we now have put collectively a incredible crew; each are younger, but they have already got vital expertise, they’re each extremely quick and decided. I wish to thank Albert for accepting this problem.
“In talking with him, you possibly can clearly really feel the mindset of a real Champion, which is why I’m sure he’ll adapt shortly to this class.
“It’s a main step up for him, and he’ll naturally want an preliminary interval of adjustment; for that purpose, we would be the first to make sure he faces no strain—he must take his time to get to know the bike.
“Within the early phases of the Championship, the key phrase is solely to have enjoyable, with out worrying in regards to the outcomes.”
