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Nicolò Bulega wins 2026 World Superbike Championship in Cremona
Nicolò Bulega has secured the 2026 World Superbike (WorldSBK) Championship at the Cremona Circuit in Italy. Riding for Aruba.it Racing – Ducati, the 26-year-old Italian clinched the title following a second-place finish in Race 2, mathematically sealing the championship with several rounds to spare.
Bulega’s season has been historically dominant, characterized by 26 victories in 30 races and a consistent presence on the podium. He becomes the second Italian to win the WorldSBK title, following Max Biaggi, and is the first Italian to win the championship on a Ducati. His performance contributed to a successful season for Ducati, which secured the riders', manufacturers', and teams' titles.
While Bulega secured the championship, his teammate Iker Lecuona dominated the weekend at Cremona, achieving a hat-trick of victories across the Superpole Race and both main races. Lecuona also set a new lap record at the circuit with a time of 1’27’’25. The event at the Cremona Circuit drew significant crowds, celebrating both the championship victory and the technical achievements of the Ducati Panigale V4 R.
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Aruba.it Racing · Aruba.it Racing Ducati · Aruba.it Racing – Ducati · Cremona · Cremona Circuit · Ducati · Iker Lecuona · Max Biaggi · Nicolo Bulega
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Bulega is the second Italian to win the World Superbike championship. www.sportal.it · www.lastampa.it
- [● 2 SOURCES] Bulega achieved a streak of 25 consecutive victories. www.sportal.it · www.lastampa.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali stated the title win is a major satisfaction for the company. www.lastampa.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] Bulega secured the title at the Cremona circuit. www.art-news.it · www.lastampa.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bulega will join the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing team in MotoGP next year. www.art-news.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Bulega won 26 out of 30 races during the season. www.lastampa.it
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nicolò Bulega is the 2026 World Superbike champion. www.art-news.it · www.sportal.it · www.lastampa.it