Barni Spark Racing team boss Marco Barnabo reveals that he contacted two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista "five minutes" after Danilo Petrucci agreed to join BMW.
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista has agreed to join Barni Spark Racing for the 2026 campaign.
Danilo Petrucci was left furious with Andrea Iannone for triggering a multi-rider crash at the start of Race 1 at Balaton Park.
WorldSBK rookie Yari Montella has renewed with the Barni Spark Racing Team for the 2026 season.
Danilo Petrucci has revealed that a possible 2026 switch to the WorldSBK factory Ducati team isn't at the forefront of his mind.
Danilo Petrucci vocalised a potential change to the WorldSBK Superpole qualifying format after he was impeded by Andrea Locatelli in Cremona.
Danilo Petrucci has identified what he considers to be a "dream" finish in the 2025 WorldSBK championship.
Barni Spark Racing rider Danilo Petrucci has set his sights on a podium finish at the upcoming Assen WorldSBK round, though he anticipates stiff competition.
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