The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati squad has been showcased ahead of the 2025 World Superbike season.

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati squad launched their 2025 World Superbike team on Tuesday. Alvaro Bautista and Nicolo Bulega will return to the Italian team for their second year as teammates.

On one side of the box is Bautista, who is no longer the #1 in World Superbikes as he returns to #19 for 2025. The Spaniard has won two World Championships for Ducati and wants to improve on his third-place finish in 2024.

"I am very motivated for this season which will be my fifth with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, the fourth in a row," Bautista said.

"Last year was more difficult than expected, but we still got positive results, finishing third in the world championship standings. It’s clear that expectations are higher this season, and if I’ve decided to continue racing, it’s because I feel I’m still physically and mentally competitive.

"We will try to find a good feeling right away and have fun. I thank the Aruba Racing team and Ducati for their support and commitment. I will do everything possible to reciprocate this trust by obtaining excellent results."  

Bulega was a rookie sensation in 2024 when he jumped straight into the factory Ducati squad. The Italian won his first World Superbike race and ended the year second in the Championship.

Expectations are high for Bulega for his second year as he has been labelled as Toprak Razgatlioglu's main title contender.

"I am thrilled to start my second year with the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team," Bulega said.

"I can say that I am very confident about what we did last season. 2024 has been very positive, and an excellent feeling has been created within the team.

"We start immediately in Australia, where last year I scored my first win on debut, so expectations are undoubtedly high. The first goal is to come home from Phillip Island with even better memories."