Franco Morbidelli Fights for 2027 World Superbike Ride

Franco Morbidelli is set to leave MotoGP at the end of the 2026 season, but he can still secure a top ride in the World Superbike Championship.

The MotoGP market seems to have moved away from Morbidelli and Jack Miller as the final seats on the 2027 grid are being sealed by rival riders.

Nicolo Bulega is widely believed to take Morbidelli's MotoGP seat at VR46 in 2027.

Morbidelli is out of contract directly to VR46 once the 2026 MotoGP season finishes, on December 31, 2026.

Morbidelli's potential move to World Superbikes could deny Jack Miller a top ride, as the Australian's hopes of staying in MotoGP are low, with his contract to ride for Pramac on a factory Yamaha deal ending this year.

The Italian rider visited Ducati's bosses, sparking rumors of a potential seat, possibly replacing Nicolo Bulega.

Trackhouse were Miller's final MotoGP lifeline for 2027, but they have since signed Luca Marini and Enea Bastianini to form their all-new team.

This development has further reduced Miller's chances of securing a MotoGP ride, making Morbidelli's potential move to World Superbikes more likely, as reported on June 11, 2026.

And with the 2027 World Superbike season approaching, Morbidelli's next move will be crucial in determining his racing future, with a decision expected soon.

But for now, Morbidelli remains focused on his current MotoGP season, with his next race scheduled for July 2026.

So, the Italian rider will be looking to make the most of his remaining time in MotoGP, before potentially making the switch to World Superbikes, where he could face stiff competition from rival riders.

The exact details of Morbidelli's potential move to World Superbikes are still unclear, but one thing is certain - the Italian rider will be doing everything he can to secure a top ride, as he looks to extend his racing career, which began on April 25, 2009.