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Ducati announces Nicolo Bulega has signed new contract which sees him remain in WorldSBK for 2026 alongside a MotoGP test rider role.
Ducati has announced that Nicolo Bulega has signed a new contract to remain in WorldSBK for 2026 while also taking on a MotoGP test rider role.
Bulega is currently leading the WorldSBK championship by 31 points ahead of Toprak Razgatlioglu after a strong start to the season.
The Italian rider had an impressive rookie campaign and won the World Supersport title with Ducati in 2023.
Despite rumors of interest from BMW, Bulega has confirmed he will continue as a Ducati rider for the next season.
His new contract also includes joining the Ducati MotoGP test lineup to provide valuable experience on the Pirelli tires, the series’ manufacturer starting in 2027.
Bulega expressed his excitement for the opportunity and mentioned focusing on defending Ducati’s colors in Superbike while looking forward to riding the Desmosedici GP.
Gigi Dall’Igna, General Manager of Ducati Corse, praised Bulega’s talent and expressed confidence in his abilities, highlighting the importance of his role in both WorldSBK and MotoGP development for Ducati.
