The landscape of motorcycling is transforming with the start of the 2027 season, as the World Superbike teams are configuring their line-ups for the coming year. BMW, in particular, is in the process of renewing Miguel Oliveira‘s contract, while Brad Binder is expected to become their new teammate.
The confirmation of Iker Lecuona‘s renewal as a Ducati rider has sparked speculations about movements in the market. Ducati must replace Nicolo Bulega, who will make the leap to MotoGP with the VR46 team, while looking for a new rider for its second unit of the Panigale V4.
Oliveira, who made his WSBK debut this season with BMW, finishing the last races with four third-place finishes, has expressed his intention to continue with the German project. His popularity in Portugal and his potential have played in favor of his staying, despite Ducati’s interest.
As for his teammate, Danilo Petrucci will not continue with BMW next season. A source close to the negotiations has revealed that BMW is in advanced talks with Brad Binder‘s agency, one of the few successful MotoGP riders in a state of uncertainty in the rider market.
This move would lead to the return of Oliveira and Binder to share a team, a switch that recalls their years at KTM, where they were the first, and only, to bring victories to the Austrian company. Oliveira has five MotoGP wins and Binder two, both seeking a fresh start with BMW for the 2027 season.
Moreover, the KTM team is completely restructuring its line-up. Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio have joined the team, while Luca Marini and Senna Agius are expected to replace each other at Tech3. This has left several riders looking for new contracts, including names like Maverick Vinales and Jack Miller.
With this reconfiguration of the rider landscape, motorcycling is preparing for an intense and promising season.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
