P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ducati rider’s MotoGP debut didn’t lessen blow of a world title loss
Ducati rider Nicolo Bulega expressed his disappointment at missing out on the 2025 World Superbike title despite making his MotoGP debut at the end of the season, closely contesting the championship with Toprak Razgatlioglu in the final race.
Although Bulega scored points in the two MotoGP rounds he participated in as a replacement for the injured Marc Marquez, the experience did not diminish his regret over losing the World Superbike crown.
Looking ahead to 2026, Bulega aims to balance his Ducati MotoGP test rider duties with competing in World Superbikes, where he is seen as the frontrunner for the title.
Acknowledging the pressure that comes with being favored to win in 2026, Bulega views it as motivation and anticipates tough competition from fellow riders like Iker Lecuona, Danilo Petrucci, and Miguel Oliveira.
Planning to test the 2027 Ducati MotoGP bike starting next summer, Bulega is on track to secure a race seat with a Ducati team for the 2027 season.
