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 made the switch to the Superbike World Championship on a private Ducati, securing a win at Monza and three other podiums, while also setting the fastest lap in four races, resulting in an eighth-place finish overall.