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WSBK | 3 May 2026

Bulega dominates again at Balaton to take his twelfth win of the 2026 WorldSBK season. Lecuona completes a ninth consecutive 1-2 result for Aruba.it Racing - Ducati with second place.

The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team has wrapped up another triumphant weekend. Nicolò Bulega and Iker Lecuona were unrivalled, finishing first and second once again at the Balaton circuit (Hungary).

The Italian rider has extended his all-time WorldSBK record to 16 consecutive victories. Lecuona, who put in a solid performance in the Superpole Race to secure second on the grid for Race 2, tried to challenge his team-mate in the first seven laps, eventually finishing second.

For the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team, this marks the ninth consecutive one-two finish in the 2026 WorldSBK season.

Nicolò Bulega (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #11)
“Another fantastic weekend that makes me very happy. It's no secret that this is the track least suited to my riding style. Achieving these results, therefore, gives me great satisfaction. I'd like to thank the team, who are doing an extraordinary job. See you at Most.”

Iker Lecuona (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati #7)
“I'm pleased with these results, which have contributed to another extraordinary weekend for the team. Could we have done more? Yes, of course. Physically, I wasn't 100% due to the stomach problem I had on Thursday, but the feeling improved session by session and that gives me great confidence.”