The sheer dominance displayed by Nicolo Bulega throughout the previous campaign stands as one of the most remarkable feats in motorcycle racing history. The Italian rider secured an astonishing 32 victories out of 36 races, finishing on the second step of the podium in the remaining four encounters. Such stellar statistics were further complemented by 31 fastest laps and 11 pole positions across twelve events.
His much-anticipated transition to the MotoGP paddock for the upcoming season has undoubtedly brought a sense of relief to his competitors in the production-derived series. Taking over his coveted machine inside the factory Ducati squad is Franco Morbidelli, who heads in the opposite direction. The 31-year-old Italian, who claimed the Moto2 world championship in 2017, arrives eager to reinvent himself after enduring a difficult campaign in the premier class.
During his appearance at the EICMA motorcycle exhibition, the reigning Superbike champion shared his tactical insights regarding the upcoming grid and the fierce intra-team battle expected within the factory garage. He pointed out the fierce competition ahead while acknowledging the shifting landscape brought by upcoming technical regulations.
The championship is set to undergo a significant shake-up with the transition of the sole tyre supplier from Pirelli to Michelin, alongside the introduction of a revamped balancing system featuring rev limits designed to bunch the field closer together and give multiple manufacturers a realistic shot at victory.
“Iker will undoubtedly be very strong next year. I hope the same for Franco, whom I also consider a top-tier rider. I expect the two of them to deliver great duels,” the world champion stated during the exhibition. “Because of the regulation changes, we also have to wait a little to see how things shake out. On paper, Iker is the man to beat.”
As the paddock prepares for another thrilling chapter of racing, the integration of new technical parameters and high-profile rider swaps sets the stage for an unpredictable and fiercely contested championship battle.
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