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WSBK · Barni Spark Racing Team

Yari Montella

Yari Montella stepped up to World Superbike for 2025 after a standout WorldSSP career with Barni Ducati, highlighted by a seven-win 2024 campaign that included a double victory at Phillip Island. He has continued to develop rapidly in the premier class, sitting third in the 2026 WSBK World Championship through the season's first eight rounds.

Facts

  • Date of birth 5 January 2000
  • Disciplines WSBK
  • Place of birth Oliveto Citra, Italy
  • Nation Italy

Career Highlights:

  • 7 WorldSSP wins in 2024, including a double at Phillip Island
  • 5 WorldSSP podiums in 2023
  • 3rd, 2026 WSBK World Championship (through round 8)
7 WorldSSP wins 2024 season
8 WSBK podium finishes 2026 season, through round 8

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Couple posing in an elevator with plants Rider fastening his No. 5 Kabuto helmet in Barni Racing Team leathers Man eating at a restaurant table by a river Group photo in a factory, with people holding certificates Two people sitting in stadium seats
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