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The 2026 Ducati WorldSBK might not be a clear improvement over the 2025 version, Nicolo Bulega’s feedback suggests.
The 2026 WorldSBK season brings a fresh start for Ducati, as they welcome an updated version of the Panigale V4 R into their lineup. The V4 R, which has clinched two WorldSBK titles since its debut in 2019, was piloted by Nicolo Bulega in a dominant 2025 season alongside BMW and Toprak Razgatlioglu. Bulega got his first feel of the 2026 bike in Misano and Aragon during the previous season, impressing in Jerez post-race tests by topping both days. Despite some positive feedback, Bulega highlighted areas of improvement needed on the new bike, as mentioned by Aruba.it Racing Ducati Team Manager Serafino. The Ducati team is aiming to secure the championship in the debut year of the new bike, learning and fine-tuning the machine with each test session on track. With ambitions to clinch the title and strong competition expected, Ducati remains focused and determined to succeed in the exciting 2026 WorldSBK season.
