Tommy Bridewell will be reunited with Ducati in 2026 as he has signed for the Superbike Advocates Racing Team.
The Superbike Advocates Team have made a splash ahead of their debut season in the British Superbike Championship as they have signed Tommy Bridewell.
This move for Bridewell will see him reunite with the Ducati Panigale V4 R, the same machine he won the 2023 British Superbike title on with Paul Bird Motorsport.
During his time on a Ducati, Bridewell celebrated a British Superbike title, 14 race wins, and 52 further podiums, a tally he will want to add to in 2026.
"2026 is going to be a whole new challenge for us all and we are really motivated for next season," said Bridewell.
"Most people know how determined I am, so to be involved with this completely new project and being involved in making it happen is something I am really excited about.
"For me, joining Superbike Advocates as a new team on the BSB grid and a completely new project is one of those new challenges I thrive from. Especially as I have seen how passionate and enthusiastic Lee, the team owner, and the crew behind this project are to make it a success."
He added: "When they approached me about racing the new Ducati V4 R – I was sold! It is always quite nerve-wracking to start a brand new project, but those initial nerves soon went away when we started to build the foundations for next year. We have been working together to make sure I have the best crew around me, and I have played a big part in that and have been able to give my input on personnel and technicians, which is really nice for me.
"I am absolutely amazed with the infrastructure we have put together – it is my ‘dream team’. If I had written down on paper who I would have wanted in my corner for 2026, that is what I have now and I am so excited to be re-joining Ducati. We have been to the factory, I was welcomed back with open arms, and we have all the information we need to get started. I spent five years with Ducati and to be what I would call ‘coming home’ to them is one of the most exciting parts of this project. It is clear that the Ducati is going to be a strong and competitive package next year and I feel that the infrastructure we have is absolutely the best you can get.
"I feel like I have my mojo back already, I am really excited and I have a smile back on my face, and that is the main thing for me. I wanted to enjoy racing again and with everything that the team have given me, I am already grinning like a Cheshire Cat. We have some exciting times ahead. The goal for 2026 is clear and I think we are going to have an amazing season ahead of us."
