Bulega Holds 108-Point Lead as Ducati Team Preps for Misano WorldSBK Round
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What Happened
The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team has begun work at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli ahead of the first free practice sessions. Nicolò Bulega leads the world championship with a 108-point advantage over teammate Iker Lecuona.
108 points
Nicolò Bulega's lead over Iker Lecuona in WorldSBK standings.
“There's no point hiding the fact that the Misano round is very exciting. There will be lots of people cheering me on and I'll have family and friends supporting me in the paddock. What's more, I've never won in Superbike here at Misano, and that gives me extra motivation.”
“I'm happy to be back in Superbike after a great weekend in MotoGP. There are high expectations for this round, which is obviously very important for my team and for Ducati. We're chasing our first win: we've been chasing it for many races, but Nicolò is doing an incredible job and has deserved every success.”
Why this matters
The Misano round is critical for the team's championship hopes, as Bulega seeks his first Superbike win at the track and Lecuona aims for his maiden victory.
Terms in This Story
- WorldSBK
- World Superbike Championship, a production-based motorcycle racing series.
- MotoGP
- The premier class of motorcycle road racing.
- Paddock
- The area at a racetrack where teams set up garages and hospitality.
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