{"id":2037351,"date":"2026-07-10T18:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2037351"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:30:41","slug":"worldsbk-warned-its-arriving-at-a-dangerous-point-amid-continued-ducati-dominance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2037351","title":{"rendered":"WorldSBK warned it\u2019s \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d amid continued Ducati dominance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>WorldSBK warned it\u2019s \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d amid continued Ducati dominance<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Lowes says WorldSBK is \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d with the continued domination of Ducati.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Alex Whitworth <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-07-10T19:30:41+01:00\">10 Jul 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Nicolo Bulega, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<aside>\n<div class=\"preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div>  Prefer Crash.Net on Google <\/div>\n<div> See our stories more often<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"button\">  Add <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The start of the 2026 UK WorldSBK was underwhelming for Alex Lowes, who arrived at his home round hopeful of challenging for podiums but found himself in a familiar situation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes was the best of the non-Ducati riders in FP2 at Donington, finishing fourth-fastest.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But he was almost 0.3 seconds behind Nicolo Bulega, who led a familiar all-Ducati top-three ahead of Yari Montella and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Lowes, the results of Friday practice were disheartening.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK, parc ferme interview. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was hoping probably to be a little bit more competitive, or a little bit closer to the Ducatis, but it was quite clear from the first three laps this morning that it was not the case,\u201d said Alex Lowes after FP2 at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, normal situation I\u2019d say.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut felt quite good in myself. Tried something with the bike this afternoon \u2013 not sure, so we have some work to do for tomorrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut enjoyed it, looking forward to the races to try and do the best I can. Shame there\u2019s another track where there\u2019s this gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are no long straights at Donington to explain away the gap with straight line speed, but Lowes explained that corner exit is proving the key for Ducati in the UK.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way they can drive on the edge, the difference is massive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-667b52a3ee736de67b0f9c5d82adb723e77fe3fd06ce89cf7207f6c45b9231dc\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNot a good championship\u201d: Former Jonathan Rea crew chief hits out at WorldSBK BoP<\/li>\n<li>Ducati rider \u201cmentally ready to finish fourth\u201d before Misano WorldSBK podium gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Friday results at Donington highlighted again the disparity between Ducati and the other manufacturers in WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes feels that Ducati deserve credit for the performance they\u2019re achieving in 2026, but also says that the championship is heading for a \u201cdangerous\u201d place.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThey\u2019re doing a good job,\u201d said Lowes. \u201cThe riders are doing well, the bike\u2019s good. We\u2019ve got to keep trying to improve ourselves, that\u2019s the only thing we can do. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s clear the gap is too big, but you have to say well done to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cObviously, on one side I just try and do the best I can with my team. On the other side, it\u2019s difficult.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Yamaha\u2019s an old bike, Ducati have got the newest bike \u2013 and a good bike. It\u2019s very hard to make everyone happy, but, at the same time, if manufacturers feel like they cannot be competitive, they will leave the championship, which we don\u2019t want.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe don\u2019t want six or seven Ducatis at the front of every session, which is what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI understand both sides. I don\u2019t know the answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to see the guys that do well be congratulated, but it\u2019s a lot more complex than me deciding what\u2019s happening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYou can\u2019t be jealous of them, you have to say well done to them. That\u2019s the way I think we should look at it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut it\u2019s dangerous that, if for you as a manufacturer there\u2019s no way for you to be competitive, what\u2019s the point in spending the money?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019re arriving at a dangerous point. If you\u2019re Ducati you\u2019re happy, obviously. If you\u2019re everyone else, you\u2019re not.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Alex Lowes<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3> Previous <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Tarran Mackenzie ruled out of Donington WorldSBK after FP2 crash <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"item next\">\n<h3> Next <span>Article<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_plain\">\n<div class=\"content\"> \u201cQuite tricky\u201d: Donington WorldSBK practice a struggle Iker Lecuona <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-2572eba4104c212bba764856787367e236191c5827e9fbb14ca93c8d19c0ae21\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/pictures\/picture-alex-w.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Alex Whitworth<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">Journalist<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Alex joined the Crash.net team in August of 2024 having covered consumer and racing motorcycle news at Visordown for two years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"views-element-container block block-views-blockrelated-content-related-content-block\">\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"grid-view grid-2 js-view-dom-id-0c246ee9e701c70dae8a11acc1d42816fcd6a5deb6d8870bf415a2a3a780996a\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> World Superbikes  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Losing home WorldSBK podium \u201churts\u201d for Axel Bassani: \u201cIt\u2019s part of the game\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1324259_hires.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Axel Bassani, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK. 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Credit: Gold and Goose.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col second-column\">\n<div class=\"sticky\">\n<div class=\"component-card-default block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<h2>Latest News<\/h2>\n<div class=\"component-blocks-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-ff63badfb8480ad17fdfb1a20f157a641f93bac582c91a99149da38e2a5438d4\">\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe are slow everywhere\u201d: Danilo Petrucci bemoans lack of BMW pace at UK WorldSBK<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783711547\"> 4m ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/danilo-petrucci-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09888.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Jake Dixon cleared for second WorldSBK return attempt at Donington<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783593813\"> 09\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1319694_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Donington WorldSBK an \u201cimportant race\u201d for Andrea Locatelli after Suzuka podium<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783505413\"> 08\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1325221_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"links\">\n<div class=\"sections\"> WSBK  News <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Rising Ducati WorldSBK star confirms 2027 plans after breakthrough 2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783350508\"> 06\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325262_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325262_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/gng_1325262_hires.jpg?height=90&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alex Lowes says WorldSBK is \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d with the continued domination of Ducati.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The start of the 2026 UK WorldSBK was underwhelming for Alex Lowes, who arrived at his home round hopeful of challenging for podiums but found himself in a familiar situation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes was the best of the non-Ducati riders in FP2 at Donington, finishing fourth-fastest.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But he was almost 0.3 seconds behind Nicolo Bulega, who led a familiar all-Ducati top-three ahead of Yari Montella and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Lowes, the results of Friday practice were disheartening.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK, parc ferme interview. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was hoping probably to be a little bit more competitive, or a little bit closer to the Ducatis, but it was quite clear from the first three laps this morning that it was not the case,\u201d said Alex Lowes after FP2 at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, normal situation I\u2019d say.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut felt quite good in myself. Tried something with the bike this afternoon \u2013 not sure, so we have some work to do for tomorrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut enjoyed it, looking forward to the races to try and do the best I can. Shame there\u2019s another track where there\u2019s this gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are no long straights at Donington to explain away the gap with straight line speed, but Lowes explained that corner exit is proving the key for Ducati in the UK.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way they can drive on the edge, the difference is massive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-667b52a3ee736de67b0f9c5d82adb723e77fe3fd06ce89cf7207f6c45b9231dc\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNot a good championship\u201d: Former Jonathan Rea crew chief hits out at WorldSBK BoP<\/li>\n<li>Ducati rider \u201cmentally ready to finish fourth\u201d before Misano WorldSBK podium gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Friday results at Donington highlighted again the disparity between Ducati and the other manufacturers in WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes feels that Ducati deserve credit for the performance they\u2019re achieving in 2026, but also says that the championship is heading for a \u201cdangerous\u201d place.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThey\u2019re doing a good job,\u201d said Lowes. \u201cThe riders are doing well, the bike\u2019s good. We\u2019ve got to keep trying to improve ourselves, that\u2019s the only thing we can do. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s clear the gap is too big, but you have to say well done to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cObviously, on one side I just try and do the best I can with my team. On the other side, it\u2019s difficult.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Yamaha\u2019s an old bike, Ducati have got the newest bike \u2013 and a good bike. It\u2019s very hard to make everyone happy, but, at the same time, if manufacturers feel like they cannot be competitive, they will leave the championship, which we don\u2019t want.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe don\u2019t want six or seven Ducatis at the front of every session, which is what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI understand both sides. I don\u2019t know the answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to see the guys that do well be congratulated, but it\u2019s a lot more complex than me deciding what\u2019s happening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYou can\u2019t be jealous of them, you have to say well done to them. That\u2019s the way I think we should look at it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut it\u2019s dangerous that, if for you as a manufacturer there\u2019s no way for you to be competitive, what\u2019s the point in spending the money?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019re arriving at a dangerous point. If you\u2019re Ducati you\u2019re happy, obviously. If you\u2019re everyone else, you\u2019re not.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The start of the 2026 UK WorldSBK was underwhelming for Alex Lowes, who arrived at his home round hopeful of challenging for podiums but found himself in a familiar situation.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes was the best of the non-Ducati riders in FP2 at Donington, finishing fourth-fastest.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But he was almost 0.3 seconds behind Nicolo Bulega, who led a familiar all-Ducati top-three ahead of Yari Montella and Iker Lecuona.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For Lowes, the results of Friday practice were disheartening.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1324590_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 Emilia-Romagna WorldSBK, parc ferme interview. Credit: Gold and Goose.<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI was hoping probably to be a little bit more competitive, or a little bit closer to the Ducatis, but it was quite clear from the first three laps this morning that it was not the case,\u201d said Alex Lowes after FP2 at Donington.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, normal situation I\u2019d say.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut felt quite good in myself. Tried something with the bike this afternoon \u2013 not sure, so we have some work to do for tomorrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut enjoyed it, looking forward to the races to try and do the best I can. Shame there\u2019s another track where there\u2019s this gap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are no long straights at Donington to explain away the gap with straight line speed, but Lowes explained that corner exit is proving the key for Ducati in the UK.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08606.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe way they can drive on the edge, the difference is massive,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-667b52a3ee736de67b0f9c5d82adb723e77fe3fd06ce89cf7207f6c45b9231dc\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cNot a good championship\u201d: Former Jonathan Rea crew chief hits out at WorldSBK BoP<\/li>\n<li>Ducati rider \u201cmentally ready to finish fourth\u201d before Misano WorldSBK podium gift<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Friday results at Donington highlighted again the disparity between Ducati and the other manufacturers in WorldSBK.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lowes feels that Ducati deserve credit for the performance they\u2019re achieving in 2026, but also says that the championship is heading for a \u201cdangerous\u201d place.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThey\u2019re doing a good job,\u201d said Lowes. \u201cThe riders are doing well, the bike\u2019s good. We\u2019ve got to keep trying to improve ourselves, that\u2019s the only thing we can do. It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s clear the gap is too big, but you have to say well done to them.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/alex-lowes-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-08055.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alex Lowes, 2026 UK WorldSBK. Credit: Tony Goldsmith.<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cObviously, on one side I just try and do the best I can with my team. On the other side, it\u2019s difficult.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThe Yamaha\u2019s an old bike, Ducati have got the newest bike \u2013 and a good bike. It\u2019s very hard to make everyone happy, but, at the same time, if manufacturers feel like they cannot be competitive, they will leave the championship, which we don\u2019t want.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe don\u2019t want six or seven Ducatis at the front of every session, which is what\u2019s happening.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI understand both sides. I don\u2019t know the answer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to see the guys that do well be congratulated, but it\u2019s a lot more complex than me deciding what\u2019s happening.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cYou can\u2019t be jealous of them, you have to say well done to them. That\u2019s the way I think we should look at it.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut it\u2019s dangerous that, if for you as a manufacturer there\u2019s no way for you to be competitive, what\u2019s the point in spending the money?\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWe\u2019re arriving at a dangerous point. If you\u2019re Ducati you\u2019re happy, obviously. If you\u2019re everyone else, you\u2019re not.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1100645\/1\/worldsbk-warned-its-arriving-dangerous-point-amid-continued-ducati-dominance&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-09089.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] WorldSBK warned it\u2019s \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d amid continued Ducati dominance Alex Lowes says WorldSBK is \u201carriving at a dangerous point\u201d with the continued domination of Ducati. 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