Nicolo Bulega firmly cemented his status as a dominant force in the 2026 WorldSBK championship by securing a commanding victory in Race 1 at Estoril. The Italian rider delivered a masterclass performance after overcoming early pressure to check out at the front of the field at the Estoril circuit.
The race got underway with high drama as Iker Lecuona launched off the line brilliantly to snatch the holeshot into the opening corners. Behind him, fierce battles erupted instantly throughout the pack, with established names like Alvaro Bautista fighting hard to gain ground from the chasing group. However, Bulega quickly carved his way through to seize control of the race lead.
Within the opening laps, Bulega shattered the official circuit lap record with a scorching pace. His unmatched rhythm allowed him to pull out a comfortable gap of nearly three seconds over his pursuers, neutralizing any threat from the chasing pack as mid-race battles unfolded behind him.
As the laps ticked down, positions in the top five solidified with Lecuona comfortably holding second place while the battle for the final podium spot intensified. Bulega managed his tires and advantage flawlessly all the way to the checkered flag, despite a late yellow flag incident in the closing stages of the race.
Claiming the top step of the podium in Estoril, Bulega officially equaled the record for the most victories in a single WorldSBK season, reaching an astonishing 27 wins and matching the historical milestone previously set in 2023.
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