Convinced he can achieve his dream of be𝔉coming a WorldSBK and MotoGP race winner, Petrucci will attempt to do so aboard the Panigale V4 R once again.

After a tough start to the season, P🍸etrucci has not only been one of the best independent riders, but one of the best in the series.

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The Italian has not finished outside the top ten in any of his last 11 races, while he’s a♏lso claim🔴ed all four of his podiums during the time.

One of the major reꦫasons Petrucci wanted to stay in WorldSBK is so that he can add his name to a very short list of riders that have won in MotoGP and Superbike.

Speaking about his new deal, Petrucci said: "I’m so happy. T🐬his year was 𝔍a big challenge for me to race in a World Championship again, at the highest level. 

"It was tough at the beginning. I was not sure whether it was a good move to come here but then, after a few races, we found a good feeling with the t✃eam and we had some good re🤪sults. 

"Both sides, me and Barni, want🐈 to go again for another year with an even better bike and more support from Ducati and, especially, more experience with this bike, the tyre and this team. 

"We are aiming for a big, big challenge. I think it’s possible to step on the podium as many times as possible at the e🎐nd of the season. 

"I can’t wait to finish this season and start the new one with a lot of challenges. It’s import𝓡ant to always be there, like we are doing this season in the🃏 second part." 

Petrucci was on course for three top five finishes in Magny-Cours before a gearbox sensor issue dropped him t♕o seventh.

But the charismatic Italian knows he’s on the right trend and tꦅhat ‘we are just missing a small step’ to be at the front consistently.

Petrucci added: "We are always in the top five so it’s goo♌d. We are missing 🍌just a small step to be consistently in the middle to fight with the ‘Titanic Trio’. 

"I’m convinced thatꦇ, with one more full year of experience, we can do even better next year. I want to score a win because it’s my biggest challenge. 

ꩲ"It’s my dream to become one of the riders who has won a race in MotoG💟P and WorldSBK."