Go Eleven Ducati has announced an agreement with Lorenzo Baldassarri for the 2026 WorldSBK season.
The Italian returns to WorldSBK for the first time since 2023, replacing Andrea Iannone, who spent two years with the satellite Ducati outfit.
Baldassarri has spent time in both the World Superbike and World Supersport paddocks, but this year, he has been competing in MotoE.
On his return to WorldSBK and riding the all-new Ducati Panigale in 2026, he said: “I’m very happy that this opportunity has become true.
“I thank the team, all the people who believed in the project and those who have always been by my side. I’m motivated and excited.
“I’ve had some difficult years, but this year I’ve relaunched myself in MotoE, a somewhat unusual Championship, but one in which I managed to return to the top and onto the podium. Now I’ll go to Portimao to fight for the title.
“I can’t wait to start the new season with GoEleven, because I think it’s an excellent team, both familiar and professional at the same time, putting me in the position to express my potential, with the goal of a growing season.
“We’ll have to work and improve gradually, but at the beginning I’ll want to enjoy the bike, the 2026 V4R, which will be an extraordinary bike.
“I had the chance to race with the road version, and I immediately felt comfortable, I think the racing version is a step up.
“Now I’m focused on preparing for the season as best as possible, having a good pre-season with the team, to come to Australia ready: Phillip Island is my favourite track, it will be to start from there!”
Having competed across nearly every major motorcycle racing class, Baldassarri now joins GoEleven in what could be a defining chapter of his career.
“I had the opportunity to personally follow the negotiations with Lorenzo, and I’m happy and motivated to welcome him to my team,” said team owner Gianni Ramello.
“I don’t think he’s ever had a real chance to show his potential in WorldSBK, but I hope he can do so with us.
“He’s a rider who had won in Moto2, constantly on the podium in the Supersport World Championship, and I believe he can create a great atmosphere within the team; working with young riders is an extra motivation for me.
“I can’t wait to see him in action, and we’re also waiting for the new V4 to be delivered so we can organise the first winter tests.
“We’re starting with no expectations, and I hope to improve race after race, but I’m aware that it will take a period of adaptation to the category and to Ducati.
“Welcome, Lorenzo!”
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