Jack Miller's MotoGP future remains uncertain, but reports suggest a move to the World Superbike Championship could create a significant ripple effect across Ducati's 2027 rider plans, with Alvaro Bautista potentially among those affected.
Miller is believed to be one of the leading candidates for a seat in WorldSBK should he lose his place on the MotoGP grid next season. While no deal has been confirmed, the Australian's arrival would likely reshape Ducati's rider line-up in the production-based championship.
One rider who could be impacted is two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista. The veteran Spaniard has yet to secure his plans for 2027, and Miller's possible switch could further reduce the number of competitive Ducati seats available.
Bautista has enjoyed a highly successful WorldSBK career with Ducati, winning multiple championships and establishing himself as one of the series' most accomplished riders. However, with Ducati looking to balance experience with younger talent, competition for factory-backed machinery is expected to intensify heading into next season.
For Miller, a move to WorldSBK would represent the next chapter of a career that has included victories in MotoGP with Honda, Ducati and KTM, before joining Yamaha's satellite programme. Although he has repeatedly expressed his desire to remain in MotoGP, opportunities on the premier class grid appear increasingly limited.
If Miller does complete the switch, it would not simply mark the end of his MotoGP career. It could also trigger a wider reshuffle in WorldSBK, with Bautista's future and Ducati's overall rider strategy becoming key storylines ahead of the 2027 season.
For now, no official announcements have been made, but Miller's next move is shaping up to be one of the biggest talking points in the rider market over the coming months.
