Niccolò Bulega vs Francesco Bagnaia at ‘secret’ Misano MotoGP test

The rider, who has won 17 World Superbike races in a row, clocked 1:31.9, according to ‘secret’ information. Motor needs Moto.

Niccolò Bulega on the 2027 Ducati Francesco Bagnaia dropped the lap record by just 1.9 seconds.

According to the report, Bulega’s lap time is within two seconds of the circuit’s all-time lap record – set by his Ducati teammate at 1:30.031. Francesco Bagnaia In the year 2024

While riding different generations of bikes, the comparison is still interesting. Expect lap times to be much slower next year, but that may not be the case after all.

One of the main reasons for switching to 850 cc engines as opposed to 1000 cc is the need to reduce speed for safety reasons. But while the bikes lose some straight-line speed, they’re quick through the corners.

Given Bulega’s lack of experience in MotoGP – he has only made two appearances in the premier class – one would guess that the actual performance gap is less than 1.5 seconds.

What’s more, the bikes won’t race until February or March, giving manufacturers more time to close the gap. It may not be before lap records are threatened.

Will Niccolò Bulega ride the 2027 MotoGP bike full-time?

Bulega is determined to move up to MotoGP next year as he moves on to the WSBK title. He wants to renew his rivalry with Toprak Razgatlioglu in a new discipline.

It can be unlocked by VR46. Pedro Acosta and Marc Marquez will form the factory line, Bagnaia will move to Aprilia, and Gresini will reportedly form a new partnership of Joan Mir and Daniel Holgado.

Fermin Aldeguer is moving to the VR46, but there could be an opening on the other side of the garage with Fabio Di Giannantonio heading to KTM.

The underrated Franco Morbidelli is still in contention, but faces competition from Bulega, academy rider Celestino Vitti and Valentino Rossi’s half-brother Luca Marini.