Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Nicolò Bulega evaluated the possibility of moving to MotoGP after the results he achieved at Magny-Cours. The Italian rider stated that the battles he had with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu played a significant role in his development. Bulega expressed that due to the aerodynamic nature of MotoGP motorcycles, high speed is required in the middle section of a corner, and he believes his riding style might be better suited for these bikes.
Battles at Magny-Cours and Test Schedule
Following the dominant weekend at Magny-Cours, Nicolò Bulega made important statements about his future. Bulega said he enjoyed the battle with Iker Lecuona and was able to match the competitor's pace. Bulega explained that he tried to set up his race from the first laps to prevent Lecuona from putting pressure on him in the early sections.
Whenever Iker accelerates, I try to do the same. It would be wrong to say I don't have a rival. When he started catching up and we battled, I had a lot of enjoyment. When I was behind him, I realized I had something to do and I was able to establish my own pace.
Possibility of Moving to MotoGP
The Ducati rider from Aruba.it Racing reported that the possibility of moving to MotoGP is on the agenda, in addition to the strong results he achieved at the end of the week. Bulega's official announcement regarding his move to MotoGP is expected to be made shortly before the Misano Grand Prix.
The fact that the Ducati MotoGP motorcycle will continue with the test program draws attention regarding the possibility of moving to MotoGP. The Italian rider announced that the next test will take place at Mugello, before the WorldSBK weekend in Cremona.
Not this week, but next week. In Mugello, before Cremona.
Bulega also expressed his desire to win in Cremona, as it is his home race.
I want to win when I arrive at Cremona. This is my home race. Ducati is there and I am Italian; it would be great.
Comparison of Riding Styles
The most striking part of Bulega's statements was his comparison of riding styles with Toprak Razgatlıoğlu. The two riders had a fierce championship battle in the 2025 WorldSBK season, and Bulega emphasized that the battles he had with Toprak helped him develop.
I learned a lot from Toprak. Last year was very strong, and I learned a lot from him. When I watched him win, the battles we had last year came to mind.
However, Bulega clearly stated that he would not imitate Toprak's riding style if he moved to MotoGP. According to the Italian rider, the way two pilots use a motorcycle is quite different.
No, because Toprak's and my riding styles are very different. I ride aggressively, but not like Toprak. My speed in the middle of the corner is better.
Bulega believes that it is necessary to be very fast in the middle of a corner due to the aerodynamic structure of MotoGP motorcycles. Therefore, he believes that his riding character could be suitable for these motorcycles.
In MotoGP, you need to be very fast in the middle of the corner because of all this aerodynamic structure. So, I don't say it will be easy if I move to MotoGP, but perhaps my riding style might be more suitable for these bikes.
While stating that he has a different approach to riding than Toprak, Bulega also acknowledged that the battles he had with his national athlete played a significant role in his development.
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