VR46 MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli offered a cagey response when pressed on growing links between himself and a factory Ducati World Superbike seat for 2026. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below ADVERTISEMENTHowever, Morbidelli has emerged as favourite to take over Bulega’s plum factory Ducati ride in WorldSBK next season. “I’m racing with motorcycles and I’m doing my dream job, my dream sport and my dream life. According to GPOne, Bulega’s Ducati WorldSBK seat is set to go to either Morbidelli or Moto2 championship leader Manu Gonzalez. Of the two, Morbidelli appears to be favoured by team management, who is reportedly keen to retain a strong Italian presence on the factory Ducati.