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Nicolo Bulega says he still has things to improve despite topping the Australia WorldSBK test by over 0.5 seconds.
Nicolo Bulega is aiming to make further improvements despite being the fastest rider by 0.6 seconds at the final preseason WorldSBK test of 2026 at Phillip Island.
During the two-day test, Bulega was the only rider to clock a lap in the 1m28s, setting a time of 1m28.630, with a lead of 0.666 seconds over second-placed Sam Lowes.
Despite facing some setup challenges from the factory Ducati team, Bulega expressed satisfaction with his performance, citing a good feeling with the bike.
Looking ahead to the race weekend, Bulega plans to work on areas where he is not entirely content with the Panigale V4 R, aiming to make slight improvements to further strengthen his performance.
Overall, Bulega and Ducati are pleased with the positive start to the season, acknowledging the progress made and the potential for further development with the new bike.
