Former WorldSSP Champion Lucas Mahias will remain with the Puccetti Kawasaki team in 2021 but switch to WorldSBK.

Mahias has competed in the class before, riding for Pedercini in 2015 at the Assen round and he has Superbike experience in World Endurance with two wins and three podiums.

“I’m excited to be able to compete in WorldSBK. That was always my goal, and to move up with the Kawasaki and Puccetti Racing is absolutely fantastic," said Mahias.

"I’ve competed in two Superbike races in the past and have ridden a 1000 in Superstock and in World Endurance, but I know that the ZX-10RR is a very powerful and competitive bike, and I can’t wait to get on it.

"I had two aims in my sporting career, the first was to become WorldSSP champion and the second is to win the Superbike World Championship. Having achieved the first, I’ll now do everything I can to obtain the second too.

"I know it’s a very tough championship, but I’ll have a great team and a competitive bike on my side. I want to thank Manuel Puccetti and Kawasaki for this amazing opportunity.”