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MotoGP | 5 July 2026

Nicolò Bulega Claims Victory in the Lenovo Race of Champions at World Ducati Week

Nicolò Bulega claimed victory in the Lenovo Race of Champions held this Sunday at the Misano World Circuit 'Marco Simoncelli', one of the most eagerly anticipated events of World Ducati Week 2026. The traditional Ducati race brought together riders from MotoGP, WorldSBK, WSSP and other national championships, all competing aboard the Ducati Panigale V4 Tricolore machines to celebrate the centenary of the Borgo Panigale manufacturer.

Bulega confirmed his outstanding momentum by dominating the ten-lap race, setting the pace from the very opening stages. The Italian rider managed his advantage to take the chequered flag in first place and secure this prestigious victory in front of thousands of fans.

Behind him, Alberto Surra finished in second position after an intense battle for the podium, while Lorenzo Baldassarri completed the top 3.

The Lenovo Race of Champions once again delivered a unique show within World Ducati Week, giving fans the opportunity to witness a direct showdown between some of the most prominent names in the Ducati family. With all riders competing on identical bikes, the race reaffirmed its status as one of the most spectacular and popular events of the weekend, highlighting the competitors' talent at an iconic venue such as Misano circuit.

Nicolò Bulega
“It has been a fantastic weekend, ended with this victory on my Panigale V4, which is an incredible bike. Thank you to everyone. It was wonderful to see so many people in the grandstands over these days, and especially today—it felt like a real race. Congratulations to Ducati on its centenary and, above all, on this World Ducati Week. It is not easy to organize an event of this scale, with so many people and so many activities, and it has been truly spectacular.”

Standings

1st – Nicolò Bulega
2nd – Alberto Surra
3rd – Lorenzo Baldassarri
4th – Yari Montella
5th – Francesco Bagnaia
6th – Tommy Bridewell
7th – Franco Morbidelli
8th – Fabio Di Giannantonio
9th – Lukas Tulovic
10th – Hafizh Syahrin
11th – Tarran Mackenzie
12th – Marc Márquez
13th – PJ Jacobsen
14th – Josh Waters
DNF – Michele Pirro
DNF – Álvaro Bautista

With this victory, Bulega adds another success to a season in which he continues to establish himself as one of the benchmark riders in the Italian racing panorama and within the Ducati family.