Philipp Öttl (30): His future in the Supersport World Championship is now also confirmed

Following titles won by Nicolo Bulega (2023) and Adrian Huertas (2024), the balance rule in this year’s Supersport World Championship was applied in such a way that Ducati’s advantages were completely negated. Twelve riders competed on a Panigale V2, some of whom are very strong riders in excellent teams. Yet only five of the 24 races were won on a Ducati: three by Jaume Masia and one each by Philipp Öttl and Alessandro Zaccone. This is also reflected in the overall standings: the best Ducati rider, Masia, finished only sixth, Öttl came eighth and Zaccone tenth.

A lot will change in 2027, when the power of today’s Supersport bikes will be reduced from around 145 to 130 PS. Ducati will compete next year with the new Panigale V2, which has been available to buy since 2025. Triumph has a Street Triple RS with a new three-cylinder engine, now with a capacity of 800 instead of the current 765 ccm. ZX Moto and QJ Motor, in future in partnership with Ten Kate, are also introducing new homologation models. And Honda has at least managed to bring itself round to giving the CBR600RR a facelift. Also new: Michelin is replacing Pirelli as the supplier of the standard tyres.

Ducati has great confidence in Philipp Öttl

The fact that Philipp Öttl was selected as the development rider for the new Panigale V2 and completed several tests in 2026 underlines just how highly Ducati and the Feel Racing team rate his abilities.

Their first joint victory was celebrated at Assen this year, and they have secured three further podium finishes since 2025. The first discussions regarding a contract extension took place during the Mugello Grand Prix at the end of May; since then, his father and manager, Peter Öttl, has been in contact with the Casolari family, who own Team Feel Racing. Over the past few months, the team and rider have confirmed that they intend to continue working together – and no other discussions have taken place. It is now official: Philipp Öttl will ride his third season for Feel Ducati in 2027!

Confirmed teams & riders for the 2027 Supersport World Championship: