{"id":2039192,"date":"2026-07-11T19:10:26","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039192"},"modified":"2026-07-11T19:10:26","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:10:26","slug":"nicolo-bulega-loses-the-end-of-worldsbk-history-but-not-the-end-of-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2039192","title":{"rendered":"Nicolo Bulega loses: The end of WorldSBK history, but \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d"},"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-02966.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>Nicolo Bulega loses: The end of WorldSBK history, but \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Nicolo Bulega\u2019s loss at the UK WorldSBK brought to an end the most historic run in the championship\u2019s history.<\/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=\"2026-07-12T02:13:54+00:00\">Updated: 12 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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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-02966.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, grid. 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\">Nicolo Bulega says it is \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d for him to finish second after 25 consecutive wins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It seems like a long time by now since Bulega equalled Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s twice-set 13-race record for consecutive wins at Assen back in April. By the time WorldSBK showed up to Donington for round eight, Bulega was still unbeaten since the Superpole Race at Estoril last October, and was just one win away from doubling Razgatlioglu\u2019s total with his 26th successive victory.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As it turned out, it was not to be. The Italian was beaten by his team-mate, Iker Lecuona, who himself ended a run of 18 consecutive second places by going one better.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSecond is okay, it\u2019s a good result,\u201d Nicolo Bulega reflected after Race 1.<\/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\">\u201cOkay, first is better, but if I finish second sometimes it\u2019s okay, it\u2019s not the end of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cWinning is not so bad feeling. So, if I can continue [the streak], I\u2019m a bit happier. Anyway, I\u2019m okay because today I just did 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lecuona himself analysed after the race that he won because of his strength in the stop-start part of the track at the end, which made it difficult for Bulega to make a pass without running wide and opening the door for Lecuona to reclaim the position.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bulega agreed with his team-mate: \u201cThe first part of the circuit, I was very strong; the last part Iker [Lecuona] was stronger than me.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI missed something in acceleration \u2013 I don\u2019t have a lot of grip in the first part of the throttle. So, he gives me some metres in the first two gears, and then I have to recover everything in the braking, so always when I was trying to overtake him I was always too far.\u00a0<\/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\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it was very difficult to overtake Iker today because, the last two hairpins, his acceleration was very good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, for me, to try to overtake him I have to start always from three or four bikes back.\u00a0<\/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-1993ac6e2265fb78c1581b3d5d5ed2178237474748746c1dfb749bd8c2cb3088\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>How a \u201chorrible\u201d track became the site of Iker Lecuona\u2019s historic first WorldSBK win<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFeeling is not like I want\u201d but Nicolo Bulega starts UK WorldSBK in dominant form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult to overtake him today, so congratulations to him, he deserves this victory. I\u2019m happy for him and his team \u2013 they worked better than us this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOkay, it\u2019s not finished, so for sure now I go to the garage and try to find something for tomorrow.\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<p dir=\"ltr\">Without the pressure of continuing his win streak, you might expect Bulega to feel liberated with an absence of the pressure that had been building since the end of last season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">But he feels that nothing is different for him now than after his 25th consecutive win at Misano three weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, for me, it doesn\u2019t change anything,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I go on track, I always try to be first, I always try to fight for the win. I did it for 25 consecutive times in a row.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cSo, if one time I finish second, it\u2019s not something dramatic. For me, don\u2019t change the approach to racing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s good, I think, that I did second today, because maybe when you win a lot of races in a row you think that you arrive at the maximum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut, today I understand that in some areas we have to be stronger. So, it\u2019s good that today I finished second because I want to improve for tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The area to improve is the final sector and the way to do it is via electronics, Bulega thinks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult for me to make a clean overtake because I was always from the back,\u201d he said.<\/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\">\u201cWe have to adjust the electronics because the last two turns he gives me a lot in acceleration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think, if I can be closer the last two turns, then the rest of the circuit today I was faster than him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-field-keywords block-layout-builder\">\n<h2>Tags:<\/h2>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Nicolo Bulega<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Aruba.it Racing &#8211; Ducati<\/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\"> How a \u201chorrible\u201d track became the site of Iker Lecuona\u2019s historic first WorldSBK win <\/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\"> 2026 UK WorldSBK: Championship Standings after Race 1 <\/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-3965d608bd448ef88c7ecc4a4163d89c67d779f0bbd55c669b697f954afa5e0c\">\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-8bbb6a52e0bb18f94726aa8b4b62a0ed75fba98a0e959c5f8b4fc06e983a42a0\">\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>\u201cQuite tricky\u201d: Donington WorldSBK practice a struggle Iker Lecuona <\/p><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/iker-lecuona-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-07821.jpg?aspect_ratio=1:1\" alt=\"Iker Lecuona, 2026 UK 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-a9061b846ef4377353abd97603ecfbac5729095bb2ce85fc984aa5d26b2e0e0b\">\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>Nicolo Bulega loses: The end of WorldSBK history, but \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1783797026\"> 7h ago<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02966.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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09\/07\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331397_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331397_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/gng_1331397_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>Nicolo Bulega\u2019s loss at the UK WorldSBK brought to an end the most historic run in the championship\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nicolo Bulega says it is \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d for him to finish second after 25 consecutive wins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It seems like a long time by now since Bulega equalled Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s twice-set 13-race record for consecutive wins at Assen back in April. By the time WorldSBK showed up to Donington for round eight, Bulega was still unbeaten since the Superpole Race at Estoril last October, and was just one win away from doubling Razgatlioglu\u2019s total with his 26th successive victory.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As it turned out, it was not to be. The Italian was beaten by his team-mate, Iker Lecuona, who himself ended a run of 18 consecutive second places by going one better.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSecond is okay, it\u2019s a good result,\u201d Nicolo Bulega reflected after Race 1.<\/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\">\u201cOkay, first is better, but if I finish second sometimes it\u2019s okay, it\u2019s not the end of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cWinning is not so bad feeling. So, if I can continue [the streak], I\u2019m a bit happier. Anyway, I\u2019m okay because today I just did 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lecuona himself analysed after the race that he won because of his strength in the stop-start part of the track at the end, which made it difficult for Bulega to make a pass without running wide and opening the door for Lecuona to reclaim the position.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bulega agreed with his team-mate: \u201cThe first part of the circuit, I was very strong; the last part Iker [Lecuona] was stronger than me.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI missed something in acceleration \u2013 I don\u2019t have a lot of grip in the first part of the throttle. So, he gives me some metres in the first two gears, and then I have to recover everything in the braking, so always when I was trying to overtake him I was always too far.\u00a0<\/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\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it was very difficult to overtake Iker today because, the last two hairpins, his acceleration was very good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, for me, to try to overtake him I have to start always from three or four bikes back.\u00a0<\/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-1993ac6e2265fb78c1581b3d5d5ed2178237474748746c1dfb749bd8c2cb3088\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>How a \u201chorrible\u201d track became the site of Iker Lecuona\u2019s historic first WorldSBK win<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFeeling is not like I want\u201d but Nicolo Bulega starts UK WorldSBK in dominant form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult to overtake him today, so congratulations to him, he deserves this victory. I\u2019m happy for him and his team \u2013 they worked better than us this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOkay, it\u2019s not finished, so for sure now I go to the garage and try to find something for tomorrow.\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<p dir=\"ltr\">Without the pressure of continuing his win streak, you might expect Bulega to feel liberated with an absence of the pressure that had been building since the end of last season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">But he feels that nothing is different for him now than after his 25th consecutive win at Misano three weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, for me, it doesn\u2019t change anything,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I go on track, I always try to be first, I always try to fight for the win. I did it for 25 consecutive times in a row.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cSo, if one time I finish second, it\u2019s not something dramatic. For me, don\u2019t change the approach to racing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s good, I think, that I did second today, because maybe when you win a lot of races in a row you think that you arrive at the maximum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut, today I understand that in some areas we have to be stronger. So, it\u2019s good that today I finished second because I want to improve for tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The area to improve is the final sector and the way to do it is via electronics, Bulega thinks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult for me to make a clean overtake because I was always from the back,\u201d he said.<\/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\">\u201cWe have to adjust the electronics because the last two turns he gives me a lot in acceleration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think, if I can be closer the last two turns, then the rest of the circuit today I was faster than him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nicolo Bulega says it is \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d for him to finish second after 25 consecutive wins.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It seems like a long time by now since Bulega equalled Toprak Razgatlioglu\u2019s twice-set 13-race record for consecutive wins at Assen back in April. By the time WorldSBK showed up to Donington for round eight, Bulega was still unbeaten since the Superpole Race at Estoril last October, and was just one win away from doubling Razgatlioglu\u2019s total with his 26th successive victory.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As it turned out, it was not to be. The Italian was beaten by his team-mate, Iker Lecuona, who himself ended a run of 18 consecutive second places by going one better.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02401.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSecond is okay, it\u2019s a good result,\u201d Nicolo Bulega reflected after Race 1.<\/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\">\u201cOkay, first is better, but if I finish second sometimes it\u2019s okay, it\u2019s not the end of the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">He added: \u201cWinning is not so bad feeling. So, if I can continue [the streak], I\u2019m a bit happier. Anyway, I\u2019m okay because today I just did 100 per cent.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lecuona himself analysed after the race that he won because of his strength in the stop-start part of the track at the end, which made it difficult for Bulega to make a pass without running wide and opening the door for Lecuona to reclaim the position.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Bulega agreed with his team-mate: \u201cThe first part of the circuit, I was very strong; the last part Iker [Lecuona] was stronger than me.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI missed something in acceleration \u2013 I don\u2019t have a lot of grip in the first part of the throttle. So, he gives me some metres in the first two gears, and then I have to recover everything in the braking, so always when I was trying to overtake him I was always too far.\u00a0<\/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\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-02162.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, it was very difficult to overtake Iker today because, the last two hairpins, his acceleration was very good.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cSo, for me, to try to overtake him I have to start always from three or four bikes back.\u00a0<\/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-1993ac6e2265fb78c1581b3d5d5ed2178237474748746c1dfb749bd8c2cb3088\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>How a \u201chorrible\u201d track became the site of Iker Lecuona\u2019s historic first WorldSBK win<\/li>\n<li>\u201cFeeling is not like I want\u201d but Nicolo Bulega starts UK WorldSBK in dominant form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult to overtake him today, so congratulations to him, he deserves this victory. I\u2019m happy for him and his team \u2013 they worked better than us this weekend.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cOkay, it\u2019s not finished, so for sure now I go to the garage and try to find something for tomorrow.\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<p dir=\"ltr\">Without the pressure of continuing his win streak, you might expect Bulega to feel liberated with an absence of the pressure that had been building since the end of last season.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-07\/nicolo-bulega-2026-donington-park-worldsbk-00461.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 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<p dir=\"ltr\">But he feels that nothing is different for him now than after his 25th consecutive win at Misano three weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cHonestly, for me, it doesn\u2019t change anything,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cWhen I go on track, I always try to be first, I always try to fight for the win. I did it for 25 consecutive times in a row.\u00a0<\/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\">\u201cSo, if one time I finish second, it\u2019s not something dramatic. For me, don\u2019t change the approach to racing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt\u2019s good, I think, that I did second today, because maybe when you win a lot of races in a row you think that you arrive at the maximum.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut, today I understand that in some areas we have to be stronger. So, it\u2019s good that today I finished second because I want to improve for tomorrow.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The area to improve is the final sector and the way to do it is via electronics, Bulega thinks.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIt was very difficult for me to make a clean overtake because I was always from the back,\u201d he said.<\/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\">\u201cWe have to adjust the electronics because the last two turns he gives me a lot in acceleration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI think, if I can be closer the last two turns, then the rest of the circuit today I was faster than him.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1100836\/1\/nicolo-bulega-loses-end-worldsbk-history-not-end-world&#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-02966.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Nicolo Bulega loses: The end of WorldSBK history, but \u201cnot the end of the world\u201d Nicolo Bulega\u2019s loss at the UK WorldSBK brought to an end the most historic run in the championship\u2019s history. 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