Nicolo Bulega’s analysis of first WorldSBK test as a factory Ducati rider
He was the first rider to hit the 1’38s mark, he🍷 briefly was top of the timesheet and completed his best lap in 1’38.726s.
The 2023 WorldSSP Champion will step into WorldSBK next season wit🀅h the factory Ducati team, replacing Michael Ruben ♐Rinaldi, alongside Alvaro Bautista.
He has experienced the Panigale V4 R on te𓂃st days before, but this week was Bulega’s firs🥂t chance to share a box with Bautista.
“It was a very good test but unfortunately, we 🎃༒didn’t ride a lot during these two days,” he reacted.
“On day one, we only did 20 laps and today only half a day. I’m happy because I didn’t ride a lot, but I was already fast. This was important. “I’m happy because I was fast, but I was only at 85%.&nbs💧p;
“I’m learning th﷽e bike, learning how to sp𝔉eak with my new team so it’s important for me to ride a lot of kilometres with this bike.”
Notably, Bule﷽ga tes𒈔ted the SCQ tyre which isn’t used in WorldSSP.
“Honestly, like ඣalways, Pirelli are doing ꦉan incredible job with the tyres,” he said.
“I tried🔯 the SCQ, and I felt good. A bit difficult to understand because with a lot of horsepower, you have to understand the character of the tyre.
“Anyway, I’m happy because I was fast. We can improve, ob🦋viously, but it’s a good starting poi♛nt.”
J🅰ames was a sports journalist at Sky Sports for a decade covering everything from American sports, to foo🌠tball, to F1.
