Artificial Intelligence is increasingly entering our lives, so we simply asked ChatGPT who's going be the top three riders in the 2026 WorldSBK.
The algorithmic calculation was based on five variables: recent performance (average results in the last two SBK seasons), bike competitiveness (historical manufacturer points + technical development), consistency (percentage of races finished in Top 5/Top 10), experience (years + titles + regulation adaptations), and career trend (improvement or decline in the last 12-24 months).
In the end, Bulega is favored for the win, followed by Alvaro Bautista, and Danilo Petrucci third with BMW. Also in the top five were Miguel Oliveira and Andrea Locatelli's Yamaha.
Below is the graph illustrating the analysis. In a few months, we'll be able to see if the AI guessed it right or not. Stay tuned!
