Ducati World Superbike star Niccolo Bulega is eyeing a move to MotoGP in 2027, with Ducati as his top priority.
The Italian was with him. Ducati In the year If he joins the Supersport World Championship in 2022, he will win it in 2023. open He then moved to WSBK, finishing first in 2024 and 2025, and is considered favorite for the title in 2026.
Along with his superbike commitments, Bulega will serve as Ducati’s test and reserve rider in MotoGP, helping develop their 850cc bike with Pirelli tires. It is part of the plan to get a full-time seat by 2027.
The 26-year-old made his debut in 2025, standing in for the injured Marc Marquez in the last two rounds in Portugal and Valencia. Finishing an impressive P15 in both races, he placed himself on MotoGP rider market For 2027.
Michele Pirro says Ducati Bulega should be looked at In the future, a factory seat with a WSBK rider. Ducati has promised a 2027 seat to the Bulega. In their work, but can look elsewhere on the grid.
Niccolò Bullega’s manager has hinted that he will evaluate other options in MotoGP if he fails to join Ducati in 2027.
Rumors are suggesting. Marquez will partner Pedro Acosta at Ducati. He announced that he will not be able to go to Bulega factory next year. Naturally, attention to satellite groups, with VR46 It’s a logical choice given his close relationship with Valentino Rossi.
Gresini is an alternative to Bulegam.As Fermin Aldeguer’s injury could give him an opportunity to gain more MotoGP experience. In addition, in Alex Marquez is looking to join KTM.There will be a seat in 2027.
But if a move to Ducati next year is not possible, manager Alberto Martinelli has hinted that he will evaluate other options for Bulega in 2027.
he said. GPON: “Yes, let’s say there are opportunities, we need to understand which ones are really realistic, let’s say, high performers, following the logic I mentioned earlier, that is, to go there somehow.
“Niccolo knows this, one, let’s say, one, such continuity also in the relationship with Ducati, for the results obtained, as well as a technical issue, correct?
“In some ways Niccolo knows the bike, he knows the philosophy, he had experience last year replacing Marquez in the last two races and in some ways he has seen what the world of Ducati is like in MotoGP.
To give, let’s say, the shake-up of changing bikes and teams at this stage certainly won’t help his debut. So why not, we’ll review. Let’s say the priority for us is on Ducati. Let’s see what Ducati is telling us, in a nutshell. “
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Former WSBK competitor Toprak Razgatlioglu thinks Bulega ‘will be much better’ Rather than him in MotoGP, as his ‘correct riding style’ is more suited to the premier class. He wants to see the Italian join him on the grid next year.
But Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali admits signing Buleaga will be ‘complicated’. in 2027. Borgo Pangale said they had to convince their satellite teams to sign him, avoiding him inadvertently joining the factory team.
Gresini While it can be a realistic option Rossi’s ‘Plan B’ for the VR46 He does not offer Bulegan but instead young talents Fermin Aldeguer and David Alonso. You may find that you need to find another manufacturer.
Given their previous connections in Moto3, KTM could be an option on the Tech 3 side, with Alex Marquez and Maverick Vinales set to join the factory team. Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha may have places, but the Bulega’s main aim is to stay with Ducati.
