Potential rider changes in World Superbike (WSBK) based on recent reports:
Xavi Vierge and the move to Ducati
- Xavi Vierge is reportedly in discussions to leave the Honda HRC team and join a Ducati satellite team.
- His contract with Honda for the 2026 season had a clause that has now expired, making him a free agent.
- He is reportedly in negotiations with the Team Pata GoEleven squad, a Ducati satellite team, in an effort to secure a ride.
- This potential move comes after his current teammate, Iker Lecuona, was confirmed to be leaving Honda to join the factory Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team for the 2026 season.
Based on the most recent race results, here are the current standings for the 2025 World Superbike (WSBK) Championship after Round 9 at Magny-Cours, France.
Riders’ Standings
| Pos. | Rider | Nat. | Team | Manufacturer | Points |
| 1 | Toprak Razgatlioglu | TUR | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW | 469 |
| 2 | Nicolo Bulega | ITA | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | Ducati | 430 |
| 3 | Danilo Petrucci | ITA | Barni Spark Racing Team | Ducati | 260 |
| 4 | Andrea Locatelli | ITA | Pata Prometeon Yamaha | Yamaha | 236 |
| 5 | Alvaro Bautista | ESP | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | Ducati | 230 |
| 6 | Sam Lowes | GBR | Elf Marc VDS Racing Team SBK | Ducati | 163 |
| 7 | Alex Lowes | GBR | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | Bimota | 144 |
| 8 | Xavi Vierge | ESP | Team Honda HRC | Honda | 122 |
| 9 | Axel Bassani | ITA | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | Bimota | 99 |
| 10 | Dominique Aegerter | SUI | Grt Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha | 92 |
| 11 | Andrea Iannone | ITA | Team Go Eleven | Ducati | 91 |
| 12 | Iker Lecuona | ESP | Team Honda HRC | Honda | 90 |
| 13 | Remy Gardner | AUS | Grt Yamaha WorldSBK Team | Yamaha | 89 |
| 14 | Michael van der Mark | NLD | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | BMW | 86 |
| 15 | Scott Redding | GBR | MGM Bonovo Racing | Ducati | 76 |
Miguel Oliveira and the potential move to BMW
- Miguel Oliveira, currently a MotoGP rider, is looking for a ride for the 2026 season after being replaced at his current team, Prima Pramac Racing.
- The team’s decision was influenced by the signing of Toprak Razgatlioglu, who will be moving from WSBK to MotoGP to take Oliveira’s place.
- There have been strong rumors and reports linking Oliveira to a factory ride at the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team.
- BMW has already signed Danilo Petrucci as a replacement for the departing Razgatlioglu, but the second seat, currently held by Michael van der Mark, is said to be vacant.
- Oliveira has stated that his priority is to continue racing and that he is considering various options, including a move to WSBK. He has been linked to a test rider role in MotoGP as well, but his comments suggest his focus is on a full-time racing seat.
- It is worth noting that some reports have even suggested that Oliveira might join Honda’s WSBK team as a test rider, but this has been denied by his management. The rumors of him moving to BMW are more persistent.
Manufacturers’ Standings
| Pos. | Manufacturer | Points |
| 1 | Ducati | 474 |
| 2 | BMW | 471 |
| 3 | Yamaha | 262 |
| 4 | Bimota | 178 |
| 5 | Honda | 166 |
| 6 | Kawasaki | 72 |
For Xavi Vierge:
- BikeSport News: Xavi Vierge is in talks to move from Honda to Ducati
- Crash.net: Xavi Vierge had WorldSBK 2026 “clause with Honda, but this is already gone”
- WorldSBK.com: SILLY SEASON FOR 2026: Rea ends career at the end of 2025, Lecuona replaces Bautista as the #19 moves to Barni Ducati
For Miguel Oliveira:
- BikeSport News: “Racing is my number one priority” – Miguel Oliveira comments on World Superbike rumours
- Crash.net: Miguel Oliveira “close to the top five”, weighs up WorldSBK offers
- The Race: Reluctant Oliveira in MotoGP test rider talks
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