Overview

• Jonathan Rea confirmed to Speedweek that his negotiations with the Barni Spark Racing Team for 2026 have failed.
• Speedweek reports, relayed by BikeSport News and Crash, say factory Ducati and Honda have passed on Rea and that he is not high on BMW’s list for its second seat.
• Motosprint and GPOne report Alvaro Bautista is close to joining Barni to stay on Ducati machinery, with an Aragon test possible next week if a deal is signed under Ducati’s testing policy.
• Motosprint reports Aruba.it Racing has offered Iker Lecuona a one-year deal to replace Bautista alongside Nicolo Bulega.
• Danilo Petrucci has confirmed a move from Barni to BMW for 2026, while GoEleven is cited as a remaining Ducati option for Rea though reportedly at a high cost.