Claudio Domenicali has revealed that Niccolò Bulega is set to leave Ducati in pursuit of a MotoGP seat.
The Italian got his first taste of the premier class last year when he replaced Marc Marquez in the last two races. By scoring in each of them, he is serving Ducati In the year Test driver in 2026, also competing in World Superbikes.
Should Ducati join a rival manufacturer if they fail to offer Niccolò Bulega a MotoGP move for 2027?
open He has won every race so far, taking clean sweeps at Phillip Island, Portimão and Asean. He is the favorite for the championship later Toprak Razgatlioglu joins MotoGP.And the Ducati rider wants to follow him in 2027.
The 26-year-old has made no secret of his desire to be on the MotoGP grid next year and has hinted that he could do so with another manufacturer. Ducati boss Sunday Bulega admits he ‘almost lost’ when eyeing the 2027 seat.
Claudio Domenicali discusses Ducati 2027 negotiations, says Niccolò Bulega.
Ducati wants to keep the Bullega in WSBKBut the Italian wants to be in MotoGP next season. The possibilities with Borgo Panigale clothing are limited.
The factory team consists of Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta, while VR46 is set to sign Fermin Aldeguerre and retain Fabio Di Giantantonio. Gresini are not interested in Bulega If Ducati does not pay for the seat and believe that it is the best option.
Speaking through Corriere RomagnaCEO Domenicali Bulega has revealed the team’s plans moving forward and has admitted he is close to leaving the team because of his future.
“Well, as far as the 2027 riders are concerned, not everything is settled yet, so we’ll have to wait for a few things to fall into place,” he said. “Well, Bulega is a very good level rider, a good boy.
We almost lost him, but if he can’t get a seat, we all have to work together and try to do our best. He’s committed to Superbike with us today, he’s determined to be a challenging rider, and we’ll see what we can do together in the future.
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Niccolò Bulega is set to talk to many of Ducati’s rivals.
With Ducati’s seat and satellite teams unlikely in 2027, Bulega and manager Alberto Martinelli have made it clear they are looking elsewhere.
of MotoGP rider market Moved quickly for next season, there are limited options on the grid. Bulega must act now to ensure a potential move.
Martinelli Bulega confirmed that he will talk to Trackhouse This weekend at the Spanish Grand Prix. The American team has yet to decide its rider line-up for 2027, when Ai Ogura joins Yamaha.
Apriya wants to sign Bulegan in 2027.And Noale’s outfit offers the best option for Ducati. Marco Bezecic currently leads the manufacturer after winning three races in the 2026 season opener.
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