It had been in the air for a while but the trend had to be fixed by proper confirmation and here it is official to the great joy of Nicolo Bulega. The Italian who is currently fighting for the Supersport title with the Panigale V2 will, whatever happens now in WSS, on a Ducati of the same color in 2024 but with a V4 and like Alvaro Bautista as a teammate. Ducati Corse therefore made its choice by putting a compatriot in place of another, in this case Rinaldi whose fate is now well and truly cast.
It was almost self-evident news, but now it's official: Nicholas Bulega will wear the team colors Ducati Aruba from 2024. The current leader of the Supersport World Championship with 9 victories and 13 podiums in total so far this season will defend the colors of the official team in World SBK during the 2024 season at the wheel of the Ducati Panigale V4R.
Nicolo Bulega: “ racing for an official team is the desire of every driver »
« I want to be honest: it's a dream come true » rejoices the former member of the VR46 who chose to stand on his own two feet. “ Racing for an official team is every driver's desire. For this reason, before talking about my emotions and expectations, I want to thank Ducati and Aruba.it Racing. And I am also extremely grateful for the opportunity which was given to me last season by Aruba.it and Feel Racing and in particular by Stefano Cecconi, Serafino Foti and Daniele Casolari ».
« They chose me to ride a fantastic Ducati Panigale V2, on which I immediately felt comfortable. I know how important this opportunity is and I will always give my best to improve, day after day, with the sole aim of obtaining the best possible results »Promises the one nicknamed “Bulegass”.
« I repeat: thank you for your trust. Thinking about the history of this team where great champions have always raced, I feel proud to be able to defend the same colors. I am also very happy to be able to share the garage with Alvaro Bautista. Having him as a teammate will be a great incentive: I will try to absorb all the information to be able to learn from him » he finishes before heading with a light mind to Magny-Cours where the championship reserved for motorcycles derived from the series will resume its course.
