Lecuona Dominates WorldSBK Race One at Cremona
Iker Lecuona rode from pole to victory in WorldSBK Race One at Cremona, beating Nicolo Bulega by 5.591 seconds over 23 laps. Sam Lowes finished third, while American Garrett Gerloff advanced from eighth to fifth. Bulega still leads the championship with 573 points, ahead of Lecuona on 432 and Yari Montella on 247.
Lecuona started from pole at Cremona and led a 23-lap Race One, finishing 5.591 seconds ahead of Aruba.it Racing Ducati teammate Nicolo Bulega. Sam Lowes completed the rostrum for ELF Marc VDS Racing Team. Garrett Gerloff improved from eighth to fifth on his Kawasaki, his first top-five result since Most Race 2.
Alberto Surra crashed out of third on Lap 9, promoting Lowes. Yari Montella fell on the opening lap at Turn 13. Bulega still tops the standings on 573 points, with Lecuona second on 432 and Montella third on 247. Lecuona’s win was his second of 2026.
The outcome may intensify interest in the remaining WorldSBK rounds, as Bulega’s large points lead meets a rare defeat. Fans, teams, sponsors, and the Cremona event’s local audience could feel greater engagement from a closer on-track narrative. Lecuona’s win may also boost Ducati’s internal competition and media attention, while Gerloff’s top-five ride could raise visibility for Kawasaki. The title race remains Bulega’s to lose, but Sunday’s races may shape how the season is remembered.