Three second places without ever being able to undermine Toprak Razgatlioglu. A superbike weekend that is not easy for Nicolò Bulega In Magny-Cours, where he had arrived aware of the strength of the rival BMW but also thinking he could be more competitive than it was. This round in France must make him and Ducati reflect, who are risking to lose both the pilot title (the Turk is at +39) and the manufacturers (Ducati ahead of 3 points).
Superbike Magny-Cours, Bulega disappointed after the weekend
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The Emilian driver underlines that he has once again maximized his current potential, which unfortunately is to arrive second and not to be able to aspire to victory: “Every weekend is so. I try to take the most possible and this time too it went in the same way. This was the best. What can I say … we always try to improve, but at this moment it’s difficult“.
The situation is frustrating, Bulega does not hide it, also because the first rounds of this Superbike World Cup had been very positive for him and Ducati: “Yes, it’s not easy. We started the championship to try to win the title, But at the moment it is not possible to fight. Toprak and BMW have found something, In the last races they are faster than at the beginning of the season. We are using 100% of our package and it is difficult to be with them“.
SBK, fundamental Aragon for Nicolò and Ducati
Three rounds are missing at the end of the SBK 2025 championship and the Supersport 2023 champion intends not to spare himself, even if there is frustration after the weekend in Magny-Cours: “I will try until the last race, but to think of winning races We must first think about how to improve. We have tried many things, but it is not possible to fight. We will never give up, but we need something“.
The next appointment on the calendar is the one in Aragon (26-28 September), a theoretically favorable place for the Ducati Panigale V4 R. theoretically, given that in the recent Razgatlioglu test it went strong with the BMW M 1000 RR and Bulega was not very happy with how it had gone. If Toprak should win there too, increasing the margin of advantage in the standings, the championship could be considered almost closed.
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World Superbike Championship 2025: Bulega’s Challenges and Ducati’s dilemma
Nicolò Bulega’s struggles in Magny-Cours highlight the challenges facing him and Ducati in the 2025 Superbike World Championship (WorldSBK). Despite consistent second-place finishes,he’s unable to challenge Toprak Razgatlioglu,raising concerns about Ducati’s ability to secure both the riders’ and manufacturers’ titles. This article examines the key issues, potential solutions, and the critical upcoming race in Aragon.
Key Data Comparison: Bulega vs.Razgatlioglu (2025 Season – Up to Magny-Cours)
Let’s break down the season so far with a direct comparison:
| Statistic | Nicolò Bulega (Ducati) | Toprak Razgatlioglu (BMW) | Difference | Insight |
| ———————————– | ———————– | ————————- | ———– | ———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————– |
| wins | 0 | 6 | -6 | razgatlioglu’s consistent race wins are a significant factor in his championship lead. |
| 2nd Place Finishes | 7 | 2 | +5 | Bulega’s consistent podium finishes demonstrate his skill but also highlight his inability to convert those into wins. |
| Total Podium Finishes | 9 | 8 | +1 | both riders are consistently on the podium, showing their dominance. |
| Points in Championship | 287 | 326 | -39 | the point difference reflects Razgatlioglu’s strong performance and Bulega’s need to convert second places into race victories to get closer. |
| Average Race Position | 2.5 | 1.8 | +0.7 | The average positions demonstrate Razgatlioglu’s dominance over the whole season. |
| DNFs (Did Not Finish) | 0 | 1 | -1 | Reliability is a key factor for any rider to have a chance to win a race. |
| Best Lap | 1.36,707 | 1.36,388 | +0.319 | This shows how little difference there is between the two riders, a margin of an entire lap could change the results of any race. |
(Note: Data current as of Magny-Cours. Data will be updated live with the results of Aragon)
Analysis:
The table highlights a clear trend: Razgatlioglu’s victory tally and consistent performance outpace Bulega’s pace. Even though Bulega consistently secures second positions, he lacks the outright pace to challenge for wins consistently. BMW’s recent growth seems to have given Razgatlioglu a clear advantage. Ducati needs to address this if they want to fight for the title.
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