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Ducati Corse riders Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona have only one ambition in mind for the upcoming 2026 WorldSBK season.
Ducati Corse riders Nicolo Bulega and Iker Lecuona are focused on winning the 2026 WorldSBK season, hoping to secure their team’s first Riders’ Championship since 2023 and aiming for a fifth consecutive Teams’ and Manufacturers’ title. The new Ducati Panigale V4 R is set to introduce updated characteristics for the upcoming season. Bulega, the favorite after Toprak Razgatlioglu’s move to MotoGP, will also take on a new test role with Ducati’s 2027 MotoGP bike, sharing his experience with Pirelli tyres under new regulations. Lecuona, who joined Ducati from Honda, is excited about the opportunity, aiming to improve daily and fight for the championship title. The team is looking forward to the season opener in Australia and is confident in their abilities to perform well and contend for the ultimate prize.
