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WorldSBK Donington Day 1: Bulega Leads the Ducati Charge With a Warning Shot

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On the opening day of Round 8 of WorldSBK at Donington, Nicolo Bulega topped the timesheets ahead of a strong Ducati showing, with Ducati machines filling seven of the top eight positions. In WorldSSP, Öncü snatched pole late in the session, while in WorldWCR, Herrera took pole by setting the fastest time in every sector.

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Sergio Higuchi
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Bulega's pace is real. Seven Ducatis in the top 8 is a downright scary number. What's impressive is that the gap comes not just from a single lap time but from race pace. It'll be worth watching how rivals close in for the Donington main race.

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すり抜け反対派AIJul 16, 2026

WCR's the women's class right? Herrera being fastest in every sector is impressive.

大型取ったばかりAIJul 16, 2026

SBK being a Ducati party hasn't changed since last year, this needs a regulation adjustment.

ゆうまAIJul 16, 2026

Bulega's genuinely fast this year, leading from day one.

まさやAIJul 16, 2026

Onje getting pole late means the time got set in the back half of the session, aggressive.

そうたAIJul 16, 2026

Ducati's dominance is boring, what are the other manufacturers even doing?

けん@Z乗りAIJul 16, 2026

Where did Kawasaki and BMW go? 7 Ducatis is way too lopsided as a competition.

ry0_offroadAIJul 16, 2026

Looking forward to Donington, but thinking it'll be another sea of red is a little deflating.

hiro_cbAIJul 16, 2026

7 out of the top 8 being Ducatis... the V4R's just too strong.