Nicolo Bulega Triumphs in 2025 Estoril WorldSBK Race 2

WorldSBK, Sportrik Media - Rider Nicolo Bulega of Aruba.it Racing Ducati secured a commanding victory in Race 2 of the 2025 WorldSBK at Circuito Estoril, Portugal, on October 12, 2025. Leading from the first lap to the finish, Bulega claimed his 11th win of the season. This article provides a detailed recap of the race results and key performances, based on in-depth analysis of official data.

Bulega’s Dominant Performance

Nicolo Bulega showcased exceptional skill, taking the lead at turn one and maintaining a gap of over one second from his closest rival, Toprak Razgatlioglu of ROKiT BMW Motorrad. Despite Razgatlioglu’s efforts to close the gap with fast lap times, Bulega’s 1:35.4 lap remained unmatched, securing his victory. This win reinforces Bulega’s status as a top contender for the 2025 championship title.

Razgatlioglu, aiming for a hattrick at Estoril, slipped to fifth early in the race but fought back to finish second, 4.868 seconds behind Bulega. His recovery highlighted his resilience, though he couldn’t match Bulega’s pace.

Intense Battle for Third

Behind the leaders, Alvaro Bautista of Aruba.it Racing Ducati claimed third, finishing 15.331 seconds off the lead. Bautista briefly lost ground to Andrea Locatelli of Pata Maxus Yamaha but regained his position after strategic overtakes. Bautista then fended off a challenge from Alex Lowes of Bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team, who finished fourth, 17.333 seconds behind.

Locatelli took fifth, followed by Xavi Vierge of Team HRC and Remy Gardner of GYTR GRT Yamaha. The top ten was completed by Axel Bassani, Jonathan Rea, and Michael van der Mark.

Penalties and DNFs

Andrea Iannone of Team Go Eleven was in contention for a podium early on but received a double long lap penalty for a jump start, dropping him to 12th. Several riders, including Iker Lecuona and Michael Ruben Rinaldi, failed to finish due to technical issues or crashes.

Bulega’s victory underscores the strength of the Ducati Panigale V4 R in the 2025 season. With fierce competition from Razgatlioglu and Bautista, the remaining races promise intense battles. In-depth analysis from SPORTRIK suggests that team strategies and rider adaptability will be crucial in the championship fight.