Tito Rabat had promised an announcement this week concerning his future and taking charge of the WSBK on a good Ducati. The Spaniard did not wait too long to confirm that he would join in this new adventure within a Barni team, delighted to welcome a Grand Prix World Champion and a former MotoGP rider...
It's official, Tito Rabat will participate in the World Superbike in 2021, within the team Barni for the Ducati. The Spaniard is therefore continuing his career, but it should be noted that he has only signed for one season. However, the signing took place in the presence of Paolo ciabatti, sporting director of Ducati Corse.
15 seasons in the World Championship, culminating with the Moto2 title in 2014, and the last five in MotoGP, this is the journey of Tito Rabat at the end of 2020. The last three campaigns were experienced with Avintia Racing, on a Ducati Desmosedici. The Spanish driver born in 1989 will always remain in the Borgo Panigale family, but by changing championship. He will be in the ranks of the establishment of Marco Barnabò, with great ambitions despite a particularly difficult year 2020.
« I am very happy with the agreement with Tito » declared the boss of Barney Racing. " I saw in him our same approach to work: great commitment and determination to try to achieve ambitious goals. Our entire team is ready to do everything possible to put it in the best conditions ».
Tito Rabat: “a new challenge begins for me”
« It is a consolidated reality as a Ducati satellite structure ", added Paolo ciabatti. “ Rabat arrives in Superbike determined to achieve important results ". The final word goes to the main person concerned: “ after many years in MotoGP, I have the opportunity to embark on a new adventure ", said Tito Rabat. " I also want to show all my potential in this championship. I will have excellent equipment and a good team at my disposal, thanks to the Barni Racing Team and Ducati ».
« A new challenge begins for me, I got on the Panigale V4 R for the first time and I can't wait to take it to the track, I will work hard to be 100% ready from the tests. I hope to adapt as quickly as possible to achieve good results »concludes the Spaniard.
