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Miguel Oliveira says he does not want Ducati to be hit with any WorldSBK performance penalties after its dominant start to 2026.
Miguel Oliveira believes Ducati should not face performance penalties in WorldSBK despite their dominant start in the first two rounds of the 2026 season. Nicolo Bulega, riding for Ducati, has won all six races, leading the championship by 56 points after two rounds.
Although Bulega’s performance was not as dominant in Portugal as in Australia, he still won every race by a significant margin. His Ducati teammate Iker Lecuona finished second in all three races. Other Ducati riders like Yari Montella and Lorenzo Baldassarri have also shown strong performances.
The first non-Ducati rider in Portimao was BMW’s Miguel Oliveira, finishing third in all races. Despite his own team’s deficit to Ducati, Oliveira believes performance balancing rules should not be adjusted against Ducati.
Oliveira pointed out corners entry speed and stability as areas where Ducati excels, highlighting the need for his team to catch up with the competition. He emphasized the importance of focusing on improving their own performance rather than blaming others for Ducati’s success.
