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Nicolo Bulega’s MotoGP debut in Portugal came in for praise from Pecco Bagnaia
Double MotoGP world champion Pecco Bagnaia praised Nicolo Bulega’s seamless debut at the Portuguese Grand Prix with Ducati, noting he didn’t require much guidance. Bulega, filling in for the injured Marc Marquez, tackled the final rounds of the 2025 season after a successful Moto3 and Moto2 career. Despite a crash in the sprint race due to his unfamiliarity with Michelin front tires, Bulega showcased promising progress by scoring his debut MotoGP points in 15th place during the grand prix. Bagnaia commended Bulega’s performance and anticipates further improvement in Valencia, as Bulega gears up to lead Ducati’s 2027 bike development. Ducati team boss Davide Tardozzi highlighted the importance of the remaining races and Valencia test in providing valuable data for Bulega’s upcoming role in bike development.
