Despite having scored just two podiums so far in 2022, Michael Ruben Rinaldi has dismissed suggestions that Danilo Petrucci could take his factory Ducat seat in WorldSBK next year.
Rinaldi stepped up to the works Ducati squad in 2021 on a two-year deal, scoring three victories en route to fifth in the standings.
He has also yet to beat championship-leading teammate Alvaro Bautista in a race both riders have finished, although he did manage to outqualify the Spaniard for the first time last time out at Most. However, Rinaldi says that he is determined to keep his place at the team after his current deal expires.
"Since Misano I think we have been doing a good job and I’m trying to focus on that. I think everything will happen in a normal way but for sure the results are important.WSBK broadcaster suggested at Most that Petrucci has a clause in his contract that guarantees him a factory bike in the series should he go on to win the MotoAmerica title - and that Rinaldi therefore cannot be renewed until this is resolved.
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