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Tarran Mackenzie Retained by MGM Racing for 2026 WorldSBK on Ducati

A run of top‑ten finishes at Jerez convinced the German squad to give him a full campaign.

Overview

  • MGM Racing Performance confirmed Mackenzie for the 2026 season on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
  • The deal extends a partnership that began mid‑2025 when he joined the team at the Hungarian round.
  • Mackenzie ended 2025 with three top‑ten results at Jerez, including a best of seventh.
  • He started 2025 with the Petronas MIE Honda outfit before that collaboration ended after Misano.
  • Scott Redding’s departure after the UK round to join PBM Ducati in BSB opened the MGM seat Mackenzie filled.