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Xavi Vierge joins Barni Ducati in the World Superbike Championship
The Spanish rider leaves Yamaha and will race the 2026 season aboard the Italian team's Ducati Panigale V4 R.
3 October 2026 1 min read 27 views
Xavi Vierge has found a new home in the World Superbike Championship. In 2026, the Spanish rider will join Barni Racing Team and compete on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
The agreement follows the end of his relationship with Yamaha. Vierge will bring his Superbike experience, gained since 2022, to the Italian squad while helping develop the motorcycle and strengthen the Barni project.