2026 Portuguese WorldSBK Race 1 LIVE: Nicolo Bulega chasing fourth win from pole
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With the pole position and the victory in the first run, Nicolò Bulega has been scheduled for the Superbike Meeting in Portimão so far. However, the Ducati factory pilot was at the limit and almost crashed.
WSBK: Bulega Breaks Lap Record, Takes Pole Position In Portugal
Nicolo Bulega took pole position during World Superbike Superpole qualifying Saturday morning at Portimao, in Portugal. Riding his Aruba.it Racing Ducati Panigale V4R, Bulega recorded a lap time of 1:38.495, which was not only good enough to top the 22-rider field and secure pole position it also eclipsed Toprak Razgatlioglu’s 2025 All-Time Lap Record of 1:39.081. His teammate, Iker Lecuona qualified second with a 1:38.637. Yari Montelli did a …
Nicolo Bulega secured pole position on Saturday afternoon for the first WorldSBK race of the weekend at the Autódromo Internacional do Algarve. The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider beat Iker Lecuona in the closing seconds with a new all-time lap record of 1’38.495. Yari Montella completed the all-Ducati-colored front row, while home rider Miguel Oliveira from the […] The post Nicolo Bulega on WorldSBK pole in Portimão with record lap appeared firs…
Nicolo Bulega smashes Portimao lap record to claim WorldSBK Superpole
WorldSBK championship leader Nicolo Bulega saved his best run till last to secure pole position in Portimao. The Italian smashed Toprak Razgatlioglu’s lap record with a strong lap time of 1:38.495s, pipping his team-mate Iker Lecuona, who secured second place as the factory Ducati duo dominated the 15-minute Superpole session. Yari Montella secured third place for Barni Spark Racing, ensuring a front row lockout for the Bologna manufacturer. BMW…
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