Riccardo Rossi’s future decided: the former Moto3 rider moves to Supersport with Renzi Corse

Production-based racing really appeals to the youngsters from the two smaller Grand Prix classes. The latest is Riccardo Rossi, who next year will line up in WorldSBK (the same category as Albert Arenas, moving up from Moto2). After the end of his collaboration with the Snipers Team, cut short due to a knee issue, the Genoese rider now has his future set. He was targeting the Supersport World Championship, and that’s exactly where the former Moto3 rider is headed, taking on a new challenge with Renzi Corse and their Ducati Panigale V2.

A radical change after 7 seasons in Moto3, unfortunately without too many highlights. In fact, there were only two: a 3rd place in France in 2021 with BOE Motorsports’ KTM, and another 3rd place in Thailand in 2022 with SIC58 Squadra Corse’s Honda. This season, his last in Moto3 and with Snipers colors, proved complicated also due to his physical condition: he had already undergone knee surgery at the end of last year, but the problem resurfaced and Rossi will have to go under the knife again. It will be a winter of intense work, to then show up in perfect shape for the Supersport challenge.

“After an intense and satisfying season, we decided to continue the project, focusing on a very young rider,” explained team principal Stefano Renzi. “We are confident that Riccardo can become competitive in a short time: we have already seen great determination, professionalism, and a strong desire to test himself. We are proud to welcome an Italian talent into our team and support him step by step, with maximum commitment to achieve the best possible results.”

“I’m very happy to start this new adventure with Renzi Corse. Both the team and I have high expectations for 2026,” added Riccardo Rossi. “I’ll be a rookie, but I believe the experience I’ve gained in recent years will work in my favor. It will also be a major physical challenge; the bike is more demanding than what I’m used to, but I will work hard over the coming months to improve. My goal is to be competitive right from the start, following a steady path of growth together with the team.”