The Times Kuwait Report
Kuwaiti rider Masoud Behbehani has been crowned the 2026 Kuwait Motor Town (KMTC) SBK Super Stock Pro 1100cc champion, adding a significant achievement to Kuwait’s motorsport calendar and Ducati’s growing international racing success.
Riding his Ducati Panigale V4 S under race number 67, Behbehani secured the overall championship after a consistent and determined campaign. A second-place finish in the fourth and final round on October 30 earned him the points needed to clinch the title, finishing the season with 85 points and a commanding 10-point advantage over his nearest rival.
Behbehani’s victory adds another milestone to an exceptional year for Ducati, whose Panigale motorcycles have enjoyed championship success across several international racing series.
From Ryo Mizuno’s JSB1000 success in Japan and Kyle Ryde’s British Superbike Championship triumph to victories in Euro Moto, the Australian Superbike Championship and the Asia Road Racing Championship, Ducati has continued to demonstrate the competitiveness of its racing machines.
The Italian manufacturer also enjoyed success at the highest levels of international competition, with Nicolò Bulega securing the WorldSBK Riders’ Championship, alongside Ducati’s Manufacturers’ and Teams’ titles. Darryn Binder also claimed the MotoAmerica Supersport championship aboard the Panigale V2.
Behbehani’s achievement in Kuwait further strengthens the Panigale’s international racing legacy, demonstrating the motorcycle’s competitiveness on circuits beyond the world’s major championship series.
More than a high-performance motorcycle, the Panigale represents Ducati’s racing heritage, combining powerful V4 performance, advanced electronics and engineering developed through competition. In Behbehani’s hands, the Panigale V4 S proved a championship-winning machine, supporting a season defined by consistency, determination and competitive spirit.
For Behbehani, the title represents a significant personal milestone and a proud moment for Kuwait’s motorsport community, bringing local recognition to a racing tradition that extends from Ducati’s historic home in Borgo Panigale, Italy, to circuits around the world.
With his championship victory, Behbehani has added his name to Ducati’s growing list of international racing successes, bringing the manufacturer’s winning tradition to Kuwait Motor Town.
