{"id":2190113,"date":"2026-10-10T17:23:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:23:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2190113"},"modified":"2026-10-10T17:23:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T14:23:06","slug":"i-know-its-possible-ducatis-unlikely-worldsbk-breakout-star-sure-of-future-podiums","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2190113","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI know it\u2019s possible\u201d: Ducati\u2019s unlikely WorldSBK breakout star sure of future podiums"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.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>\u201cI know it\u2019s possible\u201d: Ducati\u2019s unlikely WorldSBK breakout star sure of future podiums<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alberto Surra is sure there are more WorldSBK podiums coming in his future.<\/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=\"2026-10-10T18:23:06+01:00\">10 Oct 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\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.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>Alberto Surra leaving the pit box in Estoril, where he&#8217;d go on to take his first long race\u2026<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0Gold &amp; Goose<\/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\">Alberto Surra has been one of the breakout stars of the 2026 WorldSBK season and he reached another milestone at Estoril.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra qualified on the front row at Cremona two weeks ago and followed that up with a first podium in the Superpole Race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In Estoril this weekend, his strong form has continued from the beginning, having finished second in both Friday practices and third in FP3. He missed the front row in qualifying, beaten to third by Alex Lowes, but raced well and took the final podium position \u2013 his first rostrum finish in a long race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m really happy with my first podium in a long race,\u201d said Alberto Surra, speaking to WorldSBK.com after Race 1 at Estoril.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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\">\u201cIt\u2019s even more emotional; it\u2019s fantastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to thank my team, they\u2019re my second family. I have a great relationship with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIn this moment, I\u2019ve been in a good mentality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBefore Cremona, we improved the setup and something on the electronics.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow I have good feedback on the bike, and, step by step, I think another podium is possible. I don\u2019t know if it will be at Estoril, but I know it\u2019s possible.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2af3283f7e1769129ecf095f0bc08623f1d8fb04468e44dc710cedafa9845b79\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>One-bike Ducati team confirms sole rider for WorldSBK 2027<\/li>\n<li>Fitness verdicts given for two Ducati WorldSBK riders, one ruled out of Magny-Cours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra\u2019s upturn in form has come after securing his future for 2027 \u2013 he will stay with the Motocorsa team that brought him to WorldSBK this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But the Italian is not expecting to go into his second season as a race winner, the factory Ducatis are much too strong at the moment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t think a win is possible yet, but it\u2019s still the dream,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut I\u2019m staying focused for my best results race-by-race.\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\">\u201cNicolo [Bulega] and Iker [Lecuona] still have a really good package, and they are really fast riders. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352350_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352350_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352350_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>Miguel Oliveira highlights Estoril WorldSBK\u2019s \u2018delicate situation\u2019<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1791569070\"> 09\/10\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352352_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352352_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 180w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352352_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>WorldSBK\u2019s 2027 \u201cbig change\u201d predicted to \u201cbring a lot of positives\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"card-info\">\n<div class=\"time\" data-timestamp=\"1791562934\"> 09\/10\/26<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1333591_hires.jpg?height=270&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 270w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1333591_hires.jpg?height=180&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=1:1 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Alberto Surra is sure there are more WorldSBK podiums coming in his future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Alberto Surra has been one of the breakout stars of the 2026 WorldSBK season and he reached another milestone at Estoril.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra qualified on the front row at Cremona two weeks ago and followed that up with a first podium in the Superpole Race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In Estoril this weekend, his strong form has continued from the beginning, having finished second in both Friday practices and third in FP3. He missed the front row in qualifying, beaten to third by Alex Lowes, but raced well and took the final podium position \u2013 his first rostrum finish in a long race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m really happy with my first podium in a long race,\u201d said Alberto Surra, speaking to WorldSBK.com after Race 1 at Estoril.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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\">\u201cIt\u2019s even more emotional; it\u2019s fantastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to thank my team, they\u2019re my second family. I have a great relationship with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIn this moment, I\u2019ve been in a good mentality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBefore Cremona, we improved the setup and something on the electronics.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow I have good feedback on the bike, and, step by step, I think another podium is possible. I don\u2019t know if it will be at Estoril, but I know it\u2019s possible.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2af3283f7e1769129ecf095f0bc08623f1d8fb04468e44dc710cedafa9845b79\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>One-bike Ducati team confirms sole rider for WorldSBK 2027<\/li>\n<li>Fitness verdicts given for two Ducati WorldSBK riders, one ruled out of Magny-Cours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra\u2019s upturn in form has come after securing his future for 2027 \u2013 he will stay with the Motocorsa team that brought him to WorldSBK this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But the Italian is not expecting to go into his second season as a race winner, the factory Ducatis are much too strong at the moment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t think a win is possible yet, but it\u2019s still the dream,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut I\u2019m staying focused for my best results race-by-race.\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\">\u201cNicolo [Bulega] and Iker [Lecuona] still have a really good package, and they are really fast riders. I\u2019m a rookie, so I want to keep going step-by-step.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Alberto Surra has been one of the breakout stars of the 2026 WorldSBK season and he reached another milestone at Estoril.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra qualified on the front row at Cremona two weeks ago and followed that up with a first podium in the Superpole Race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In Estoril this weekend, his strong form has continued from the beginning, having finished second in both Friday practices and third in FP3. He missed the front row in qualifying, beaten to third by Alex Lowes, but raced well and took the final podium position \u2013 his first rostrum finish in a long race.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI\u2019m really happy with my first podium in a long race,\u201d said Alberto Surra, speaking to WorldSBK.com after Race 1 at Estoril.<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353644_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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\">\u201cIt\u2019s even more emotional; it\u2019s fantastic.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI want to thank my team, they\u2019re my second family. I have a great relationship with them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cIn this moment, I\u2019ve been in a good mentality.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBefore Cremona, we improved the setup and something on the electronics.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cNow I have good feedback on the bike, and, step by step, I think another podium is possible. I don\u2019t know if it will be at Estoril, but I know it\u2019s possible.\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<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1353619_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Alberto Surra, 2026 Estoril WorldSBK. 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=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read Also<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-2af3283f7e1769129ecf095f0bc08623f1d8fb04468e44dc710cedafa9845b79\">\n<div class=\"item-list\">\n<ul>\n<li>One-bike Ducati team confirms sole rider for WorldSBK 2027<\/li>\n<li>Fitness verdicts given for two Ducati WorldSBK riders, one ruled out of Magny-Cours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Surra\u2019s upturn in form has come after securing his future for 2027 \u2013 he will stay with the Motocorsa team that brought him to WorldSBK this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">But the Italian is not expecting to go into his second season as a race winner, the factory Ducatis are much too strong at the moment.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cI don\u2019t think a win is possible yet, but it\u2019s still the dream,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u201cBut I\u2019m staying focused for my best results race-by-race.\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\">\u201cNicolo [Bulega] and Iker [Lecuona] still have a really good package, and they are really fast riders. I\u2019m a rookie, so I want to keep going step-by-step.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/wsbk\/news\/1107194\/1\/i-know-its-possible-ducatis-unlikely-worldsbk-breakout-star-sure-future-podiums&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-10\/gng_1352387_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] \u201cI know it\u2019s possible\u201d: Ducati\u2019s unlikely WorldSBK breakout star sure of future podiums Alberto Surra is sure there are more WorldSBK podiums coming in his future. 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