Overview

• Team manager Lorenzo Mauri explained the choice during the Estoril round, praising Vickers’ growth but noting struggles in race fights and overtakes.
• The independent Ducati outfit highlighted the scale of its sponsor-backed investment and the need for a rider who can regularly finish inside the top ten.
• Motocorsa has begun talks with candidates from Moto2 and MotoE, with Mauri acknowledging interest in Albert Arenas though nothing is agreed.
• Vickers, the top WorldSBK rookie after ten rounds with a best of seventh, said his future is open as he explores seats in WorldSBK and a possible BSB return.
• Both sides described the separation as cordial, committing to close out the 2025 campaign positively before confirming 2026 plans.