He switched to the Superbike World Championship in  on a private Ducati, taking a win at Monza and 3 further podiums, as well as the fastest lap in four races, en route to eighth overall.
He switched to the Superbike World Championship in  on a private Ducati, achieving a victory at Monza and three additional podium finishes, along with setting the fastest lap in four races, ultimately placing eighth overall.