BMW’s attempt to replace Toprak Razgatlioglu with a MotoGP rider reportedly flattened.
The rumor about the world’s Superbike Championship Padoc is that Danirope Torucci will trade Barni Ducati with BMW in 2026, when Razgatriogul heads for MotoGP.
Razgatlioglu is taking part in Pramac Yamaha, which will create an attractive vacancy at BMW, but there is also the possibility of two bikes available.
The future of Razgatlioglu’s BMW teammate Michael van der Mark is also at issue.
According to MotoSprintMaverick Vinall was approached at BMW in 2026 to switch to WorldSBK.
However, Venares will not increase opportunities, the report argues.
BMW looking for WorldSBK riders for 2026
Toprak Razgatlioglu, BMW World Superbikes 2025
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This leaves BMW with the decision to surpass the seat of Van der Mark, assuming he will sign up for Petrucci to replace Razgatlioglu.
Alvaro Bautista, Jonathan Rea and Andrea Iannone are fellow veterans with an uncertain future for WorldSBK. None of them have a 2026 contract yet.
However, Vinales has seen his stock rise on the recent Tech3 KTM team.
He celebrates their major role in developing their packages that they struggled at the beginning of the season.
Vinales is located above the factory KTM rider Brad Binder in the rankings on the 11th. The seventh Pedro Acosta is the most placed KTM rider.
He finished fifth in Spain’s MotoGP. Still, he received praise for his outstanding ride.
Vienal also finished fifth in Le Mans and Assen.
KTM enjoyed the best round of the 2025 MOTOGP season with the last BRNO, with Acosta taking the podium on Saturday and Sunday.
Vinales is expected to support the KTM project next year as well.