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Nicolo Bulega wishes to improve his pace on used tyres ahead of the races at the French WorldSBK.
Despite finishing on top in FP2 at the French WorldSBK, Nicolo Bulega is determined to enhance his performance for the upcoming races. Bulega currently trails Toprak Razgatlioglu by 26 points in the standings; however, he was significantly quicker than the BMW rider in FP2, setting a time under the all-time World Superbike lap record.
Razgatlioglu attributed this performance gap to his decision not to use a fresh rear tire at the end of FP2, instead prioritizing race pace. Bulega acknowledged the need to boost his speed on used tires post the Friday practices, especially concerning rear grip.
In an interview with WorldSBK.com post-FP2, Nicolo Bulega expressed satisfaction with his progress but highlighted the necessity for further improvement, particularly in managing rear grip issues affecting bike stability.
Confident of his capabilities to challenge Razgatlioglu, Bulega emphasized the importance of striving to outperform his rival and showcased determination to strengthen his performance across the weekend.
