WSBK Jerez Superbike Race Superpole: Nicolo Bulega imperial, Toprak Razgatlioglu in pursuit

The terrible rookie beats the new world champion again in the Superpole race in Jerez: Nicolò Bulega now dictates his law, Toprak Razgatlioglu bows. Danilo Petrucci redeems himself in pain.

De Paul Gozzi / Corsedimoto.com

Too bad Superbike is on its last credits, because we were really starting to have fun. Toprak Razgatlioglu, the master of this world championship, has finally found work on his plate. Nicholas Bulega gave the newly crowned rider another run for his money in the Superpole Race, taking first place on the grid for Race 2. In the last four races, Nicolò has won three times. The season is now six, and it's not over yet. It's true that we're talking about a guy who's only been racing in Superbike for a few months...

A fantastic Bulega
Some have claimed that Nicholas Bulega was not an official Ducati, in this social era you hear everything. The Italian brand knew its potential well, because during the first tests at Mugello in the summer of 2023, Nicolò had obtained formidable references. It took a bit of running in, especially in the field of tire management over long distances. But today, Bulega is a super ace capable of looking Toprak in the eye and challenging him even under braking, which has always been the key to El Turco's victories. On the fifth of the ten laps of the race, "Nick" entered the fifth corner like butter, at full throttle. At the end of the straight, Razgatlioglu took out his sabre under braking, but he found himself a little long. That's when he realized that, this time again, he could do nothing. "He is very strong on this circuit," comments the loser. The feeling is that next year will be very difficult for BMW everywhere.

Petrucci gets up
Saturday, Danilo Petrucci had only completed five turns before going off the track. He spent the night in pain, but at the start he was ready as usual. Alex Lowes was close, but there was no chance of an attack: fourth place put his weekend back on track. The magic ofAndrea Locatelli continues, Yamaha's only flagship for the moment. Andrea Iannone climbs back to seventh place and takes the third row. This will be a race 2 to savor.

It's already 2025
Race 2 (start at 14:00, 20 laps to go) will conclude the Superbike World Championship, but we are already in 2025. On Tuesday, still in Jerez, Ducati and Honda HRC will take to the track with the evolutions of the next season. The official Bimota powered by Kawasaki will ride for the first time: it is a fascinating challenge for Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani. Scott Redding will also be on track, returning on the Ducati of the Bonovo team: the official announcement was made today.

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Paul Gozzi

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