Chaz Davies will switch from BMW to Ducati in 2014.

Following the announcement of the mutual decision to conclude early the partnership with Team Alstare, Ducati has confirmed its participation in the 2014 Superbike World Championship with the Ducati 1199 Panigale.

Welsh rider Chaz Davies and Italian Davide Giugliano are both now officially confirmed to compete for the Italian manufacturer during the 2014 and 2015 World Superbike seasons.

Ducati is determined to bounce back after a year of disappointing results for the 1199 Panigale, which failed to deliver the results expected in WSBK despite its considerable success in national championships and the highly-competitive FIM Superstock Cup.

The new Ducati Superbike riders will immediately join technicians of the Ducati development team to start work 30-31 October at Jerez in Spain, carrying out the first of three test sessions planned for the winter break.

More detailed information concerning the organisation and management of the team will be available in the coming weeks.