Nicolò Bulega will continue to defend the colours of the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team aboard the Ducati Panigale V4R in the 2026 WorldSBK season.
After an extensive stint in the MotoGP paddock between Moto2 and Moto3, the current Superbike championship leader debuted in the World Supersport Championship in 2022 with the Aruba.it Racing team, riding the Ducati Panigale V2.
After a year of apprenticeship ended with a fourth-place finish in the Championship, Bulega started 2023 in the best possible way. He scored a double win in Australia, securing the first historic victory of the Ducati Panigale V2 in Supersport. The Italian closed the championship in triumph with 16 wins and 21 podiums, clinching the Supersport World Championship title.
Promoted to Superbike in the Aruba.it Racing—Ducati team, Bulega had an excellent rookie year. He finished with 6 wins and 24 podiums riding his Ducati Panigale V4R and kept the Superbike World Championship title fight alive till the final round in Jerez.
Stefano Cecconi (Team Principal Aruba.it Racing – Ducati)
‘It’s satisfying to look back on the journey we’ve taken together with Nicolò over the years because, even though we knew his talent and our potential, you can never take it for granted that you’ll be able to create the right chemistry between rider, bike and team. Only when conditions are in place can you aim high in difficult championships with such tough opponents to beat. We are heading in the right direction, and I hope that defining the near future will give us further peace of mind and the opportunity to focus all our energy on the current season, where we have everything we need to do well.”
Luigi Dall’Igna (General Manager Ducati Corse)
‘Nicolò represents a winning bet for the Ducati Corse project. We started our journey in 2022 in Supersport to make him competitive in the higher class, riding the Panigale V4R. In his rookie year in WorldSBK, he impressed everyone, showing his potential and talent as a rider. We are happy to confirm that he will remain with Aruba.it Racing also in the next season. We are confident that he is a rider capable of opening up many paths, but the only one that matters right now is the one that leads to the Superbike World Championship title. This must be the only goal to focus on now. Then we will see what the future holds.”
Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #11)
“I am thrilled to continue my career with Aruba.it Racing – Ducati. I have been with this team for four years now, and I cannot emphasise enough the strong bond we’ve created. We have achieved important results, so continuing this project fills me with satisfaction and pride. I want to thank Aruba and Ducati for trusting me since the first day of our new adventure in Supersport. The goal is to achieve even more satisfaction. Extending our future together is an important step in allowing us to focus even more deeply on this season”
