The 2026 WorldSBK championship landscape reached a historic turning point following the penultimate round at the Estoril circuit, where Nicolo Bulega successfully carved out a fantastic milestone by breaking both the all-time victory and points records in a single season.
The race weekend in Portugal confirmed that all championship titles have officially found their rightful owners. The prestigious Independent Riders' crown was securely locked down by Yari Montella following a intense battle against Sam Lowes, completing the ultimate dominance of the Italian manufacturer in both team and constructors' standings.
The absolute dominance of the #11 rider became even more apparent as he surpassed the previous record for most wins in a single calendar year previously held by Alvaro Bautista, racking up an incredible 28 triumphs throughout this ongoing campaign.

In addition to his sheer race-winning pace, the 26-year-old Italian talent also shattered the historic points record previously set by multi-time world champion Jonathan Rea, pushing the benchmark to an unprecedented 664 points heading into the season finale.
The intense Superbike paddock now prepares for the final showdown scheduled at the iconic Jerez de la Frontera circuit in Spain, marking the dramatic closing chapter of an action-packed 2026 WorldSBK racing calendar.



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