Could Danilo Petrucci be heading to WorldSBK in 2022?

Tech 3 KTM rider Danilo Petrucci has left the door open regarding a move from MotoGP to World Superbike in 2022.
Danilo Petrucci, Styrian MotoGP, 6 August 2021
Danilo Petrucci, Styrian MotoGP, 6 August 2021
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Two-time MotoGP race winner Danilo Petrucci could be the latest Grand Prix rider to move t♔o WorldSBK for next season. 

Petrucci’s only viable option of remaining in MotoGP would be with his current Tech 3 KTM team which looks slim at best. Raul Fernandez is expected to take up that second seat next year a♑longside the already confirmed Remy Gardner. 

When asked about what his next move would be, Petrucci left the door open regarding a move to WorldSBK, but also stated off-road racing as an option due to the Dakar ﷽race rumoured to be of interest.

"We haven't had any talks with KTM, we need to wait until after these two GPs. Many rumours, we've had no talks," added ✨Petrucci. 

"I think🏅 that I will not be the rider for𝐆 KTM in MotoGP next year. For sure, first, I want to talk with them and then decide what is their idea. 

"If not, I have to look at other ridꦏes in WorldSBK or maybeജ switch to off-road categories."

If the lཧikeable Italian does💯 indeed make the move to World Superbike, Ducati or Honda figure to be his most likely destination. 

Both manufacturers can offer a factory seat with the potential of💜 podiums and wins - certainly true in Ducati’ case.

ไBoth Ducati and Honda are yet to confirm any rider signings for 2022, suggesting Petru✱cci could have a good cance at claiming one of those four seats. 

Moving to WorldSBK would see Petrucci become the sixth MotoGP rider 🐼to join the se꧅ries after Scott Redding, Alvaro Bautista, Tito Rabat, Jonas Folger and Eugene Laverty. 

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