The 2026 MOTUL FIM WorldSBK grid is now fully locked in, featuring 22 permanent riders across 14 teams ready to battle in a record 36 races over 12 rounds, starting at Phillip Island, Australia, on February 20.
This lineup blends MotoGP veterans, former world champions, and emerging talents, promising one of the most competitive seasons in World Superbike Championship history as pre-season testing intensifies.
Petronas MIE Racing Honda is the only team yet to confirm its 2026 plans and riders.
Full 2026 WorldSBK rider line-up
| Rider | Team | Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Nicolo Bulega | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | End of 2026 |
| Iker Lecuona | Aruba.it Racing – Ducati | End of 2026 |
| Danilo Petrucci | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | End of 2026 |
| Miguel Oliveira | ROKiT BMW Motorrad WorldSBK Team | End of 2026 |
| Andrea Locatelli | Pata Maxus Yamaha | End of 2027 |
| Xavi Vierge | Pata Maxus Yamaha | End of 2026 |
| Alex Lowes | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | End of 2026 |
| Axel Bassani | Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team | End of 2026 |
| Jake Dixon | Team HRC | End of 2026 |
| Somkiat Chantra | Team HRC | End of 2026 |
| Remy Gardner | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | End of 2027 |
| Stefano Manzi | GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team | End of 2027 |
| Alvaro Bautista | Barni Spark Racing Team | End of 2026 |
| Yari Montella | Barni Spark Racing Team | End of 2026 |
| Sam Lowes | ELF Marc VDS Racing Team | End of 2027 |
| Lorenzo Baldassarri | Team Pata GoEleven | End of 2026 |
| Garrett Gerloff | Kawasaki WorldSBK Team | End of 2026 |
| Bahattin Sofuoglu | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | End of 2026 |
| Mattia Rato | Yamaha Motoxracing WorldSBK Team | End of 2026 |
| Tarran Mackenzie | MGM Racing Performance | End of 2026 |
| Alberto Surra | Team Motocorsa Racing | End of 2026 |
| TBA | Petronas MIE Racing Honda | |
| TBA | Petronas MIE Racing Honda |
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