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Bulega, Misanoda to the World Championship!
Aruba.it Ducati pilot Nicolo Bulega dominated the first free practice session of the 2026 World Superbike Championship leg at Misano, becoming one of the fastest names of the day. This session, held on the Marco Simoncelli circuit at the Misano World Circuit in Italy, was a significant start that showcased Bulega’s potential and the power of Ducati motorcycles.
Event Details
During the first practice session, Bulega established himself at the top with an incredible time of 1:32.733. This performance clearly demonstrated Italian pilot's dominance on the Misano track and his harmony with the motorcycle. Teammate Iker Lecuona, who followed him just 0.059 seconds behind, once again proved the power of the Ducati.
The top three positions were completed by VDS Racing Ducati rider Sam Lowes, demonstrating how intense the competition was at Misano. The British pilot was 0.306 seconds behind the leader, reflecting the overall performance level of the session.
Competition with Team Rivals
The strong image displayed by Ducati motorcycles in the first session drew attention. Yari Montella finished fourth, Andrea Surra fifth and Lorenzo Baldassarri sixth, indicating Ducati’s dominance at Misano.
Yamaha team followed a different strategy. Xavi Vierge came seventh, Remy Gardner tenth and Andrea Locatelli fourteenth, showing that Yamaha would also be within the competition.
Performance of National Pilot Sofuoğlu
Our national athlete Bahattin Sofuoğlu competed in 20th place with a time of 1:34.549 on his Motoxracing Yamaha, 1.816 seconds behind leader Bulega. Sofuoğlu managed to start the weekend within the top 20, which was an important achievement for the Turkish motorsport community.
Preparations for Future Sessions
In the continuation of the first day in Misano, attention turned to the second free practice session. Nicolo Bulega drew attention with his performance, demonstrating that he was the favorite of the home race, and aimed to gain a significant advantage in the championship with this session.
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