Overview

• Honda HRC confirmed it will end its collaboration with Iker Lecuona at the close of the 2025 WorldSBK season.
• Aruba.it Racing – Ducati announced an agreement for Lecuona to race the new Panigale V4R in 2026.
• Alvaro Bautista will depart the squad after five seasons that delivered 63 wins, 120 podiums, 10 poles and two WorldSBK titles on the Panigale V4R.
• Lecuona joins after four campaigns with Honda that yielded two WorldSBK podiums and one pole position.
• Bautista’s 2026 destination remains unconfirmed, with BikeSport News reporting links to the Barni Spark Racing Team.