Albert Arenas Secures GoEleven Ducati Seat for 2027 WorldSBK Season
Spanish rider Albert Arenas is set to make his debut in the FIM Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK) in 2027 after signing with the GoEleven Ducati team. The reigning World Supersport champion will move to the premier production-based motorcycle racing category, marking another significant step in his career.
The announcement was made on November 9, confirming Arenas as the second rider for GoEleven Ducati alongside Lorenzo Baldassarri. The team will expand to a two-rider outfit for the 2027 season, with Arenas getting the opportunity to compete on the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
The move comes after an impressive 2026 campaign in which the Spaniard secured the World Supersport championship with Yamaha. His latest achievement has opened the door to a new challenge in WorldSBK, where he will compete against some of the leading riders in international motorcycle racing.
Albert Arenas Replaces Alex Rins as GoEleven Ducati’s New Signing
Arenas has secured the GoEleven Ducati seat that was previously linked with MotoGP rider Alex Rins. The Spanish Yamaha rider had been considered a potential option for the team ahead of the 2027 season.
However, Rins ultimately decided against moving to WorldSBK and confirmed that he would step away from two-wheel motorcycle racing at the end of 2026. He revealed that he had received two opportunities in the Superbike category but had chosen another project that motivated him more.
With Rins no longer in contention, GoEleven Ducati finalised its second-rider position by signing Arenas, who will now make the transition from World Supersport to WorldSBK.
From Moto3 World Champion to World Supersport Success
Arenas first established himself on the international stage by winning the 2020 Moto3 World Championship with the Aspar Team. The Spaniard enjoyed a remarkable season, securing three victories and five podium finishes to claim the world title.
He moved to Moto2 in 2021 but found it difficult to reproduce the same level of success in the intermediate category. Despite several seasons of competition, including a podium finish with Red Bull KTM Ajo in 2023, he struggled to consistently challenge for the leading positions.
After spending several seasons in Moto2, Arenas announced his retirement from Grand Prix racing in 2025 and moved to the World Supersport Championship.
The decision proved successful as he quickly adapted to the new category. He secured the 2026 World Supersport title with Yamaha, adding a second world championship to his career achievements and earning promotion to WorldSBK.
Arenas Excited About New Ducati Challenge
Speaking about his move to GoEleven Ducati, Arenas expressed his excitement about taking the next step in his racing career.
The Spaniard explained that winning the World Supersport championship and progressing to the Superbike category had been his primary objectives when he first made the transition to the championship.
He also highlighted the advantage of having already spent a season competing in the World Superbike paddock, which allowed him to become familiar with the circuits, race formats and competitive environment.
Arenas acknowledged that adapting to the Ducati Panigale V4 R would be a new challenge, but expressed his eagerness to test the motorcycle and understand his potential in the new category.
He also thanked Team Pata GoEleven for its commitment to expanding the team and providing him with the opportunity to compete in WorldSBK.
GoEleven Ducati Strengthens Its 2027 Line-up
GoEleven Ducati will field two riders in the 2027 WorldSBK season, with Arenas joining Lorenzo Baldassarri.
The addition of the reigning World Supersport champion gives the independent Ducati outfit another promising rider as it prepares for the upcoming campaign.
For Arenas, the move represents an opportunity to continue his championship-winning journey in a new category. Having already claimed world titles in Moto3 and World Supersport, he will now aim to establish himself among the leading competitors in WorldSBK.
His transition to Ducati will be one of the developments to watch when the 2027 Superbike season gets underway.
