Bulega wins first Superbike race at Misano, extends Ducati's winning streak to 23
Nicolò Bulega secured his first Superbike victory at Misano, leading a 1-2 finish for Ducati and extending the team's winning streak to 23 races.
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What Happened
Nicolò Bulega of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team won his first Superbike race at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli, overtaking his teammate on the first lap. Iker Lecuona finished second, securing another 1-2 result for Ducati and extending the team's winning streak to 23 races.
“It was thrilling. I really wanted to secure my first win here at Misano. We celebrated with my family and friends after the race; it was a lovely surprise. I'm very happy to have given this wonderful feeling to the many fans who came to support me. I'll try again tomorrow.”
“I tried to push, but I have to admit that Nicolò's race pace today was truly unbeatable. Honestly, I'm not satisfied with finishing second this time. I hope to be able to take it up a notch tomorrow.”
Why this matters
The result underscores Ducati's dominance in the Superbike championship, with the team achieving its sixteenth 1-2 finish of the season.
Terms in This Story
- Superbike
- A class of motorcycle racing using production-based machines with modified engines and chassis.
- Misano World Circuit
- A race track located in Misano Adriatico, Italy, hosting the Superbike World Championship.
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