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Nicolo Bulega suggests changes to Ducati’s 2026 WorldSBK machine mean he can “feel” the difference from fuel flow changes.
Nicolo Bulega has mentioned that the changes made to Ducati’s WorldSBK machine for 2026 have affected its response to fuel flow alterations. He was the fastest rider on the first day of the third round in the Netherlands, leading a Ducati top-three. The Dutch Round is the initial race post fuel flow modifications, which were introduced last year to equalize performance in World Superbike. Ducati and BMW were consistently penalized in the previous season, yet finished high in the championship. Ducati’s fuel flow was reduced to 44.5kg/h for 2026, impacting Bulega’s experience on the track. Iker Lecuona, coming from Honda, mentions feeling the changes more at high engine speeds, adjusting electronics to cope.
