Danilo Petrucci was set to sign with Yamaha?s Attack Performance team for the 2027 MotoAmerica Superbike season, sources confirmed. The move came after Bobby Fong?s departure to BMW, and Petrucci, who finished second in the series in 2022, was en route to the U.S. to finalize the agreement.
Petrucci is traveling to the United States to complete the agreement, the report said. The signing fills the vacancy created by Bobby Fong?s decision to leave Yamaha for BMW, a move that was confirmed after Fong secured the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike championship with the manufacturer.
The 36-year-old Italian is expected to finalize the contract with the Attack Performance squad within hours, according to GPone.com.
Petrucci?s return to the series marks a second campaign in the United States. He previously competed in MotoAmerica in 2022 with the Warhorse Ducati team, finishing second in the overall championship standings. The upcoming season will see him pilot a Yamaha R1, the same machinery Fong rode to the title.
The decision to sign Petrucci follows Yamaha?s assessment of his performance history and experience, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. Petrucci, who has spent the current season competing in the World Superbike Championship with BMW, has stated he has no intention of retiring from racing, the report said. His stated objective for the 2027 MotoAmerica season is to contend for the championship title.
Petrucci?s career includes multiple race victories in MotoGP, where he competed for teams including Ducati and KTM. His move to the American series in 2022 was part of a broader transition away from the Grand Prix paddock. After his runner-up finish in MotoAmerica, he joined the World Superbike grid, where he has remained for the past several seasons.
The Attack Performance team, based in the United States, has been Yamaha?s primary factory effort in MotoAmerica. The team?s partnership with Yamaha has produced multiple championships, including the 2026 title with Fong. Fong?s departure to BMW creates a significant opening in the team?s lineup, which Petrucci is now set to fill.
The contract signing is expected to be formally announced once Petrucci arrives in the U.S., according to the report. The team has not yet issued an official statement regarding the signing. Yamaha officials have not commented publicly on the negotiations.
Petrucci?s previous experience racing on American circuits is expected to aid his transition back to the series. During his 2022 campaign, he recorded multiple race wins and podium finishes, ultimately finishing second in the standings behind then-champion Jake Gagne. That season provided him with familiarity with the tracks and the series? specific tire and fuel regulations.
The 2027 MotoAmerica Superbike season is scheduled to begin in the spring, with rounds held at circuits including Daytona International Speedway, Road Atlanta, and Laguna Seca. Petrucci?s signing would give the series a prominent international competitor, joining a grid that includes reigning champion Fong, now on BMW machinery, and other established American riders.
The agreement between Petrucci and Attack Performance is pending final signature, sources said. The team is expected to confirm the rider lineup for the 2027 season following the completion of the contract.
Danilo Petrucci was set to sign with Yamaha?s Attack Performance team for the 2027 MotoAmerica Superbike season, sources confirmed. The move came after Bobby Fong?s departure to BMW, and Petrucci, who finished second in the series in 2022, was en route to the U.S. to finalize the agreement.
Petrucci is traveling to the United States to complete the agreement, the report said. The signing fills the vacancy created by Bobby Fong?s decision to leave Yamaha for BMW, a move that was confirmed after Fong secured the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike championship with the manufacturer.
The 36-year-old Italian is expected to finalize the contract with the Attack Performance squad within hours, according to GPone.com.
Petrucci?s return to the series marks a second campaign in the United States. He previously competed in MotoAmerica in 2022 with the Warhorse Ducati team, finishing second in the overall championship standings. The upcoming season will see him pilot a Yamaha R1, the same machinery Fong rode to the title.
The decision to sign Petrucci follows Yamaha?s assessment of his performance history and experience, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. Petrucci, who has spent the current season competing in the World Superbike Championship with BMW, has stated he has no intention of retiring from racing, the report said. His stated objective for the 2027 MotoAmerica season is to contend for the championship title.
Petrucci?s career includes multiple race victories in MotoGP, where he competed for teams including Ducati and KTM. His move to the American series in 2022 was part of a broader transition away from the Grand Prix paddock. After his runner-up finish in MotoAmerica, he joined the World Superbike grid, where he has remained for the past several seasons.
The Attack Performance team, based in the United States, has been Yamaha?s primary factory effort in MotoAmerica. The team?s partnership with Yamaha has produced multiple championships, including the 2026 title with Fong. Fong?s departure to BMW creates a significant opening in the team?s lineup, which Petrucci is now set to fill.
The contract signing is expected to be formally announced once Petrucci arrives in the U.S., according to the report. The team has not yet issued an official statement regarding the signing. Yamaha officials have not commented publicly on the negotiations.
Petrucci?s previous experience racing on American circuits is expected to aid his transition back to the series. During his 2022 campaign, he recorded multiple race wins and podium finishes, ultimately finishing second in the standings behind then-champion Jake Gagne. That season provided him with familiarity with the tracks and the series? specific tire and fuel regulations.
The 2027 MotoAmerica Superbike season is scheduled to begin in the spring, with rounds held at circuits including Daytona International Speedway, Road Atlanta, and Laguna Seca. Petrucci?s signing would give the series a prominent international competitor, joining a grid that includes reigning champion Fong, now on BMW machinery, and other established American riders.
The agreement between Petrucci and Attack Performance is pending final signature, sources said. The team is expected to confirm the rider lineup for the 2027 season following the completion of the contract.