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Alex Lowes says it’s “a shame” for one manufacturer to dominate WorldSBK after Ducati won all three races at Assen.
Alex Lowes has expressed his disappointment with Ducati’s current domination in WorldSBK, especially after their recent podium lockouts at the Dutch Round. Ducati has won all nine races in 2026 with Nicolo Bulega and secured 1-2 finishes in the last six races. The Italian brand also has a lockout of the top-five and top-six positions in races, maintaining a firm grip on the championship standings.
BMW’s Miguel Oliveira is the first non-Ducati rider in the standings but is considerably behind Bulega. Ducati leads the manufacturers’ standings by a significant margin, scoring double the points of its closest rival. Bimota, the second-placed manufacturer, is also trailing Ducati by a substantial margin.
Despite the clear dominance of Ducati in the first year of the newly updated Panigale V4 R, Alex Lowes believes it is “a shame” for one manufacturer to dominate the results. Lowes acknowledges the strong performance of Ducati and its riders but emphasizes the need for improvement to challenge the reigning champions. Lowes also reflects on his own struggles during Race 2, citing rear instability as a key issue that affected his performance.
