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.
Modern Classic Motorcycle News - Kindle Edition
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.
Win a Ducati with BOTB.com
**************************************
Support Modern Classic Motorcycle News and become a YouTube Member for just £5 per month. Members help keep the channel independent and receive extra value, including digital issues of M.C.M. News Magazine join here:
Out Now on Kindle
Watch, like and subscribe to our Youtube channel
Get These Awesome Perks With Our YouTube Membership!: Join Our YouTube Membership and Save – Get two digital issues of Modern Classic Motorcycle News per month for price of one join here:
👍 Like | 💬 Comment | 🔔 Subscribe for more modern classic motorcycle content
**************************************
For more Ducati news, check out our dedicated page Ducati UK News
or head to the official Ducati UK website ducati.com/gb/en/home
About Ducati
Ducati is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1926 in Bologna, known for high-performance motorcycles with distinctive designs and powerful engines, particularly the 90° V-twin, which it brands as the “L-twin”. The company has a strong racing heritage, competing and winning in MotoGP and WorldSBK championships. Ducati was acquired by Audi in 2012 and is part of the Volkswagen Group.
Facebook: @Ducati
Instagram: @scramblerducati, @ducatiuk
* Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission (at no cost to you) if you click on the link and make a purchase. Any money made goes straight back into the website and magazine. Your support is appreciated!
