Aruba.it Racing – Ducati rider Nicolò Bulega has spoken out after a heated weekend in Jerez, marked by his controversial collision with Toprak Razgatlioglu during the Superpole Race. Targeted by virulent attacks on social media, he wanted to set the record straight—and condemn the extreme behavior of some fans.
On his social network, he comments: “ I read and heard a lot of false things about the contact. I immediately did what was necessary. I was not happy to win knowing that Toprak had crashed. While I was being insulted, I simply responded with a thumbs-up. However, their reaction was completely disproportionate.. »
Open up says that after the race, tensions rose to an unacceptable level, to the point that he had to be escorted by police to leave the circuit safely.
« We race motorcycles, we fight for a world title... Insults and bullying towards me, my girlfriend, my family or my team have nothing to do with sports »
Nicolò Bulega: " In Superbike, we don't need ultras » and Kenan Sofuoglu responds
He pursues : " In Superbike we don't need "ultras", but simply people who love this sport for what it really is: courage, respect and honest competition. »
With these words, Open up rejects any form of fanaticism in the paddock. He acknowledges the passion of the supporters, but refuses to let it degenerate into hatred or threats.
When Superpole Race in Jerez, a contact between Open up et Toprak Razgatlioglu sent the latter to the mat. Some observers accused the pilot Ducati of having deliberately caused the fall, an accusation which he firmly rejects:
« It was not an intentional maneuver, and I'm really sorry if, from the outside, it may have seemed that way »
The stewards gave him a long lap penalty, but Open up believes it was a typical racing incident, with no intention of causing harm.
Open up He is not looking for excuses or victimization. His statement sounds like a firm but measured clarification, in which he defends both his sporting integrity and that of the championship.
This message also sends a strong signal: Superbike is not a place for extremes, but a sport of emotion and respect. By denouncing these excesses, Nicolò Open up positions himself not as a controversial pilot, but as an ambassador of a Superbike cleaner and more dignified.
In the turmoil caused by the confrontation with Toprak Razgatlioglu, Kenan Sofuoglu — Toprak's manager and mentor — intervened publicly to calm things down. Nicolò, I want to congratulate you! You've had an excellent season. I completely share your views on the Superpole Race. I want to apologize for the reaction of the supporters.. I think it was a racing incident between two drivers capable of winning the title, and the organization should have handled it more carefully. »
