Why is Nicolo Bulega not Ducati’s first choice?

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16. 04. 2026 15:34 CET
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Why is Nicolo Bulega not Ducati’s first choice?

Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška Ryšánková

News.GP journalist who’s all about the thrilling worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1.

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Nicolò Bulega is performing very well in World Superbike and helps Ducati develop its future MotoGP bike. But even with strong results, he is not the main candidate for a MotoGP seat in 2027.

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Nicolò Bulega is one of the most successful riders in World Superbike today. He rides for Ducati and shows very strong speed in many races. Because of this, many people think he could move to MotoGP in the future.

Right now, Bulega also helps Ducati in another important way. He works as a test rider for their new MotoGP bike for 2027. This new bike will have big changes, like a smaller 850cc engine and new tyres. His experience with Pirelli tyres in Superbike is very useful for this work.

Even with his good results and hard work, Bulega is not the first choice for a Ducati MotoGP seat in 2027. The main reason is not his talent, but the situation in MotoGP. There are only a few places available, and Ducati already has many strong riders under contract.

At the same time, many young riders from Moto2 are also trying to enter MotoGP. This makes the competition even stronger. Teams often prefer younger riders who are already on the MotoGP path.

Bulega is still very important for Ducati’s future plans. His testing work helps the company prepare for new technical rules. However, being a test rider does not mean he will get a race seat.

This situation shows how difficult it is to reach MotoGP. A rider can be fast and successful, but timing, contracts, and team decisions are also very important.

For now, Bulega’s future in MotoGP is still uncertain. If he continues to win races and improve, he may still get a chance later.

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Eliška Ryšánková

Eliška is a journalism student at Palacký University. She specializes in sports journalism, focusing on the worlds of MotoGP and Formula 1. Her goal is to make motorsport content relatable, engaging, and easy to follow.

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