P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Iker Lecuona feels he is getting closer to Nicolo Bulega’s level in WorldSBK.
Nicolo Bulega has dominated the WorldSBK season in 2026, with his teammate Iker Lecuona feeling closer to challenging him.
Lecuona finished second to Bulega in all three races at Assen, after achieving the same results in Portimao.
Despite being 69 points behind Bulega in the standings, Lecuona believes he is nearing his teammate’s level.
Improvements in bike performance and learning from each race are helping Lecuona feel closer to victory contention.
Taking risks with bike setup in Assen paid off, despite challenges with front tyre consumption.
Lecuona acknowledges Bulega’s speed but remains optimistic about closing the gap in future races.
