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WorldSBK title runner-up Nicolo Bulega earned praise from Francesco Bagnaia for a “fantastic” MotoGP debut at Portimao, but insisted “my riding wasn’t the best.”
At the Portuguese Grand Prix, Nicolo Bulega impressed in MotoGP by finishing 14th in opening practice, ahead of his factory Ducati teammate Francesco Bagnaia. Bagnaia struggled on the medium front tire but later bounced back with a strong second place in the afternoon session. Despite finishing 17th overall, Bagnaia praised Bulega’s performance, noting his rapid adaptation to the powerful Desmosedici GP bike. Bulega, however, remained modest, acknowledging room for improvement in his riding. He focused on gaining experience with the different bike setup and techniques, aiming to build on his performance the following day.
