Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista asserts that Nicolo Bulega was meant to be the next prominent Italian rider following Valentino Rossi. Alvaro Bautista kicked off his 2024 WorldSBK season a weekend later than anticipated, securing his first WorldSBK victory in the sixth race of the season. Bautista failed to secure a win at Phillip Island,…
Michele Pirro Commends Ducati WorldSBK Riders Andrea Iannone and Nicolo Bulega for their Strong Start in 2024. Nicolo Bulega made a grand entrance into WorldSBK by clinching victory in the season’s opening race, becoming the first WorldSSP champion to win on his Superbike debut. Meanwhile, Andrea Iannone secured third place initially, later finishing in fourth…
Nicolo Bulega, claiming the top spot (P1), and Alvaro Bautista, securing third place (P3), share their thoughts on Thursday’s WSBK test. The Catalunya WorldSBK test could be seen as the turning point when Alvaro Bautista’s title defense campaign truly kicked off. Bautista faced a winter filled with injuries ahead of the 2024 season, which introduces…
For the second day in a row of WorldSBK testing in Barcelona, Nicolo Bulega topped the timesheets as the fastest rider. On the last day of WorldSBK testing in Barcelona, Nicolo Bulega’s otherwise flawless performance had a minor setback with a slight tip-off at turn one. However, this didn’t deter him from ultimately seizing the…
Victories for Alex Lowes and newcomer Nicolo Bulega were just a couple of the numerous surprises at the Phillip Island WorldSBK event. Nicolo Bulega showcased his formidable pre-season performance by dominating Race 1 of the WorldSBK season, followed by Alex Lowes securing a remarkable Sunday double. So, what were the standout conclusions from the first…
Even after a tumultuous WorldSBK season-opener where the ‘Titanic trio’ didn’t secure a victory, Alvaro Bautista maintains his belief that he, Jonathan Rea, and Toprak Razgatlioglu will continue to set the pace. Numerous names left an impression at Phillip Island, from Nicolo Bulega, who claimed victory in Race 1 as a WorldSBK rookie, to Andrea…
