Albert Arenas has confirmed his move to the GoEleven Ducati squad, which sees him complete the 2027 WorldSBK grid.
Arenas joined the Superbike paddock after nine years in the grand prix paddock, where he won the Moto3 title in 2020.
His step up to Moto2 wasn’t as fruitful as he claimed two podiums with a best result of eighth in the standings before moving across to WorldSSP in 2026.
Arenas was an immediate success in the class and eventually went on to claim the World Championship in the WorldSSP category as a rookie.
The 29-year-old will now step up to WorldSBK with GoEleven Ducati team and will race alongside Lorenzo Baldassarri as the team will run two bikes in a season for the first time in 2027.
“I am absolutely thrilled about this new challenge,” Arenas said in a statement.
“My main goal when I first came in the Supersport class was to win the World Championship and move up to Superbike. This step up comes at a perfect moment in my career.
“This year, I’ve had the chance to get comfortable in the World Superbike paddock, experience racing twice in a single weekend, and familiarise myself with all the circuits.
“As a rookie, I’ll have a lot to learn about the bike. I can’t wait to test the Ducati, we know it’s a competitive bike, but I want to see where my own level stands and what kind of results I can achieve.
“I’d like to express a huge thank you to Team Pata GoEleven for their commitment to fielding a second bike. I’ve already had the chance to meet my teammate, Balda, and some of the crew; now, all that’s left to do is get out on the track!”
Team Manager Denis Saccetti added: “I am truly excited to welcome Albert into our family and to work with him.
“As the reigning Supersport World Champion, he brings a great deal of motivation to both me and the whole team. Albert was our ‘dream signing’—our main objective from the moment we decided to field a second rider for the 2027 WorldSBK.
“I am confident that, together with Balda, we have put together a fantastic team; both are young, yet they already have significant experience, they are both incredibly fast and determined. I want to thank Albert for accepting this challenge.
“In speaking with him, you can clearly feel the mindset of a true Champion, which is why I am certain he will adapt quickly to this category.
“It is a major step up for him, and he will naturally need an initial period of adjustment; for that reason, we will be the first to ensure he faces no pressure—he needs to take his time to get to know the bike.
“In the early stages of the Championship, the keyword is simply to have fun, without worrying about the results.”
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